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Afghanistan

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Afghanistan's border crossings require thorough preparation and careful attention to current travel conditions. Procedures, accessibility, and security can vary significantly between routes, making reliable information and realistic planning essential for anyone considering an overland journey.

16

Border Crossings

Listed in BCH

5

Borders

Iran, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan

Capital

Kabul

Time Zone

UTC+4.5

Afghanistan

Understanding Afghanistan

Afghanistan’s rugged mountains and valleys shape crossings with Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and China. Winter snow affects high passes. Border regions often connect with ancient Silk Road routes.

Border Map

Crossings (16)

Afghanistan shares borders with 5 countries.

Flag Iran 1 crossing View Border Crossings Flag Pakistan 6 crossings View Border Crossings Flag Tajikistan 6 crossings View Border Crossings Flag Turkmenistan 2 crossings View Border Crossings Flag Uzbekistan 1 crossing View Border Crossings

Quick Information

Capital Kabul
Official Language Pashto and Dari
Currency Afghan Afghani (AFN)
Calling Code +93

Quick Information

Capital Kabul
Official Language Pashto and Dari
Currency Afghan Afghani (AFN)
Time zone UTC+4.5
Calling code +93

Travel Tip

Afghanistan is a predominantly mountainous country, and the terrain plays a major role in how people travel between regions. Weather can vary significantly with elevation, so a route that begins in warm sunshine may end with a jacket being the most useful item in your bag.

Border Crossings in Afghanistan

Browse border crossings connecting Afghanistan with its neighbouring countries.

16 crossings

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Crossing Tip

Afghanistan is a predominantly mountainous country, and the terrain plays a major role in how people travel between regions. Weather can vary significantly with elevation, so a route that begins in warm sunshine may end with a jacket being the most useful item in your bag.