Practical Guides
Essential tools for communication and daily life in Afghanistan.
Essential Phrasebook (Dari/Pashto)
| English | Dari | Pashto |
|---|---|---|
| Hello | Salaam | Salaam |
| Thank you | Tashakur | Manana |
| Yes / No | Bale / Nakhair | Ho / Na |
| How are you? | Chutor hasti? | Sanga ye? |
| Help! | Komak! | Marsata! |
Packing Essentials
Gear
- High-capacity power bank
- Robust first-aid kit
- Offline maps (Maps.me / Organic Maps)
- UV water purifier or filter
Documents
- Multiple passport photocopies
- Physical provincial permits
- Printed LOI (Invitation Letter)
- Physical currency (USD/Euro)
Sources & Verification
- Lonely Planet: Afghanistan Travel Practicalities
- BBC Languages Guide
Last updated: February 22, 2026