How to travel to Afghanistan during Taliban rule (2026)

By Joan Torres 116 Comments Last updated on September 21, 2026 The first time I traveled in Afghanistan was in June 2021, just when the US Army had begun to withdraw from the country, and shortly before the Taliban took it over. With the new change of government, I decided to go back to see what it was like to travel in Afghanistan under new Taliban rule. From a traveling perspective, a lot has changed in this country. Today, after visiting Afghanistan 8 times, traveling all across the country, during the 4 seasons, from Kandahar to the Wakhan Corridor, here’s the most updated and complete travel guide to Afghanistan, containing everything you need to know relating to safety, visas, permits, budget, top experiences, cultural facts, and more. Check: 50 Photos that will show you the beauty of Afghanistan Travel to the Wakhan Corridor in Afghanistan with ATC Join the ATC Community in our next expedition to the Wakhan Corridor, the remotest region in Central Asia UPCOMING TOUR Aug 17th to 31st (2027) ITINERARY Tajikistan > Border Crossing > Afghanistan > Kunduz > Ishkashim > Wakhan Corridor In this Afghanistan travel blog you will find: Our recommended travel insurance f...