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Security Message: Suspension of Operations (August 31, 2021)

The U.S. Embassy in Kabul suspended operations on August 31, 2021. While the U.S. government has withdrawn its personnel from Kabul, we will continue to assist U.S. citizens and their families in Afghanistan from Doha, Qatar. The Embassy will continue to provide information via the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) , the Embassy web page , Travel.State.Gov , and Facebook and Twitter . Consular services remain available outside ...

By U.S. Embassy in Kabul | 31 August, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Notification

Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan (August 28, 2021)

Event: Due to a specific, credible threat, all U.S. citizens in the vicinity of Kabul airport (HKIA), including the South (Airport Circle) gate, the new Ministry of the Interior, and the gate near the Panjshir Petrol station on the northwest side of the airport, should leave the airport area immediately. U.S. citizens should avoid traveling to ...

By U.S. Embassy in Kabul | 29 August, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Exclude

Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Kabul (August 27, 2021)

Event: Because of security threats at the Kabul airport, we continue to advise U.S. citizens to avoid traveling to the airport and to avoid airport gates. U.S. citizens who are at the Abbey gate, East gate, North gate or the New Ministry of Interior gate now should leave immediately. Actions to take: Be aware of your ...

By U.S. Embassy in Kabul | 28 August, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Exclude

Afghanistan Luggage

There are efforts underway to develop a system that will enable travelers from Hamid Karzai International Airport to recover baggage that was lost in transit. Once that system is in place, information about how to locate lost luggage will be posted on this page.

By U.S. Embassy in Kabul | 27 August, 2021 | Topics: Alert

Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Kabul (August 26, 2021)

Event: EXPLOSION AT THE ABBEY GATE OF KABUL AIRPORT, REPORTS OF GUNFIRE There has been a large explosion at the airport, and there are reports of gunfire. U.S. citizens should avoid traveling to the airport and avoid airport gates at this time. U.S. citizens who are at the Abbey Gate, East Gate, or North Gate ...

By U.S. Embassy in Kabul | 26 August, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Exclude

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