Afghanistan
Afghanistan is on the EU list of high-risk third countries.
Current status
EU high-risk third countries
Listed since 23 September 2016
Added by Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1675
Current list: Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1675, as last amended by 2026/83
FATF call for action (black list)
Not listed
Current list: FATF statement, June 2026
FATF increased monitoring (grey list)
Not listed
Current list: FATF statement, June 2026
No pending changes for Afghanistan.
What the lists mean
EU high-risk third countries
Under EU anti-money laundering rules, obliged entities apply enhanced due diligence to business relationships and transactions involving countries on this list.