Afghanistan Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Afghanistan
119
General Emergency
119
Police
112
Ambulance / Medical
119
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
Kabul
Currency
AFN (Af)
Official Language
Pashto / Dari
Country Code
+93
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Afghanistan
Urban / City
40 km/h
Rural
70-80 km/h
Highway
90 km/h
Alcohol Limit
0.5 ‰
Toll & Vignette: No standard expressway tolls.
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: 5 to 10% in restaurants. Small tips for personal services are customary.
- DO Observe active Do-Not-Travel advisory from foreign ministries.
- DO If presence is required, strictly observe deep conservative dress codes.
- DO Respect Pashtunwali hospitality and traditional tribal customs.
- DON'T Never take photos or videos of checkpoints, armed personnel, or government compounds.
- DON'T Do not travel between provinces without verified official paperwork.
- DON'T Avoid displaying conspicuous western accessories or media.
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type C & F (Europlug / Schuko, 220V, 50Hz).
Tap Water: Tap water is strictly non-potable; use only boiled or bottled water.
Insider Tip: The deep cobalt travertine lakes of Band-e-Amir National Park in the Hindu Kush are among Asia's greatest natural wonders.
