Travel advice for Afghanistan

Australia advises avoiding all travel for Afghanistan.

Avoid all travel to Afghanistan because the security situation can change at any time. Nationwide risks include violent clashes, missile strikes, mines, terrorist attacks, kidnappings, rape, armed robbery and other criminal attacks. Consular assistance for Austrians in distress is extremely limited.

Avoid all travel to Afghanistan because tensions with Pakistan have closed the border and create a real risk of air attacks on Afghan territory. Avoid the border region with Pakistan, military sites and places visited by the public, including mosques, shopping centres, restaurants and hotels. Monitor the situation closely and take the greatest possible caution.

Avoid all travel to Afghanistan because security is volatile and dangerous, with terrorist attacks, armed conflict, kidnapping, arbitrary detention, high crime and widespread human rights violations. Foreigners and people associated with Western countries are targets for kidnapping and violence, and attacks may occur in Kabul, other major cities and border areas. Women cannot travel alone, checkpoints and risky border crossings add danger, and consular assistance is extremely limited.

Avoid all travel to Afghanistan because the country is risky, unstable and unpredictable, with targeted or random attacks and kidnapping risk. If travel cannot be avoided, notify the embassy in Islamabad beforehand, stay in areas protected by security forces, and avoid public spaces after dark. Armed groups, landmines, food and fuel shortages, poor roads, scarce healthcare and infectious disease add danger, while timely assistance in Afghanistan is practically impossible.

Germany advises avoiding all travel for Afghanistan.

Avoid travel and staying in Afghanistan because war, terrorist attacks and the unrecognised Taliban government create risks, while Pakistani attacks may worsen insecurity. Consular assistance cannot be provided, foreigners in Kabul may face suicide attacks, armed raids and kidnapping, and Taliban rules severely restrict women’s travel and public appearance. Air services are uncertain, and clashes can close crossings on the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan for days.

Do not travel to Afghanistan, and leave as soon as possible if already there and it is safe to do so. The security situation is extremely volatile, with frequent terrorist attacks, armed groups, violent crime, and a high risk of kidnapping and arbitrary detention. Travel throughout the country is dangerous and unpredictable, while Kabul International Airport has limited operations, has been targeted by attacks, and does not meet safety standards.

Japan advises avoiding all travel for Afghanistan.

Avoid all travel to Afghanistan because the situation is unpredictable, with terrorist attacks, arbitrary arrests, crime and a high risk of Western nationals being imprisoned, kidnapped or mistreated. Armed clashes along the Afghanistan and Pakistan border may spread, while internet shutdowns can close banks, borders and airports. Strict laws can bring severe punishment, including the death penalty, while protests add risk, and there are no emergency services or Dutch embassy.

Defer all travel to Afghanistan because of the current situation in the country. Travellers who nevertheless go should remain vigilant, follow local news and take precautions for personal safety, and purchase comprehensive travel insurance. Singapore has no diplomatic presence there, which limits consular assistance in an emergency.

Avoid all travel to Afghanistan and leave the country because security conditions are serious and uncontrolled. Terrorist attacks, assassinations and kidnappings are highly likely, while armed radical groups, dangerous roads, ambushes, robbery, carjacking and unstable border crossings also threaten travellers. Limited healthcare, strict Taliban laws, earthquakes, floods and mountain avalanches add risks.

Avoid all travel to Afghanistan because the security situation has deteriorated. All Swedes currently in Afghanistan are urged to leave the country, and the advice remains in force until further notice.

Avoid all travel to Afghanistan because terrorist attacks are very likely and militant groups may target British nationals, aid groups and public places. Further attacks against aviation and airports are very likely; Kabul International Airport was previously attacked. Medical facilities are very limited, medicines are in short supply, and the UK cannot help British nationals leave; they should depart by commercial means or through a land border.

The United States advises citizens not to travel to Afghanistan for any reason and urges those there to leave immediately. Risks include civil unrest, crime, terrorism, kidnapping, wrongful detention, earthquakes and limited health facilities. The Taliban surveil travelers, especially dual nationals and people linked to NGOs, and detention may bring severe conditions, abuse and little medical care. U.S. consular services are unavailable, and the embassy in Kabul has suspended operations.