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Money & duty free for Afghanistan

Currency information: 

Afghani (AFN) = 100 puls. Notes are in denominations of AFN1,000, 500, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. The US Dollar is also widely accepted.

Credit cards: 

Not accepted. There are several ATMs in Kabul that dispense US Dollars and Afghanis but many are located in military camps where access is limited. The Intercontinental Hotel has an ATM that accepts Visa credit and debit cards between 0830-1900 daily. It is recommended that visitors carry sufficient funds in US Dollars.

ATM: 

There are several ATMs in Kabul that dispense US Dollars and Afghanis but many are located in military camps where access is limited. The Intercontinental Hotel has an ATM that accepts Visa credit and debit cards between 0830-1900 daily.

Travellers cheques: 

It is not currently recommended to take traveller's cheques to Afghanistan, since they are not widely accepted and may take up to two weeks to clear. If you must take traveller's cheques, it is advised to take them in US Dollars, Euros or Pounds Sterling denominations.

Banking hours: 

Generally Sat-Wed 0800-1200 and 1300-1630, Thurs 0800-1330.

Currency restriction: 

The import and export of local currency is permitted up to AFN500. The import of foreign currency is unlimited if declared on arrival; export is permitted up to the amount imported and declared.

Afghanistan duty free

The following goods may be imported into Afghanistan without incurring customs duty:

• A reasonable amount of tobacco products for personal use.
• Any amount of perfume.

Banned imports: 

The import of film cameras is possible only with a licence.

Banned exports: 

The export of antiquities, carpets, furs and camera film is prohibited without a licence.

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