Kunduz: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Kunduz, also written as Qunduz, is a city in northern Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Kunduz Province.

Kunduz · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Now in the cityKunduz+16°CCloudy · sunrise 06:19 AMupdated 08:36 PM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

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Exchange rate؋64.85per 1 $AFN — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Worth a day trip

Balkh≈ 3 hr 20 min Qarshi≈ 3 hr 40 min Chilanzar≈ 3 hr 55 min

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid all travelThe whole country is off limits.

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Addition of information about UK Government support (see ‘Do not travel to Afghanistan’ on the ‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 4The authority advises against travel altogether.

civil unrest
crime
terrorism
kidnapping
natural disasters

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Do not travel due to civil unrest , crime, terrorism , risk of wrongful detention , kidnapping , natural disasters , and limited health facilities . Do not travel to Afghanistan for any reason We urge American citizens in Afghanistan to leave immediately. U.S. citizens seeking U.S.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Kunduz: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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Getting there and staying

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Safety and health

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