Statement on Eid by Chargé d’Affaires Ian McCary
I wish Afghans and all Muslims a very happy Eid Mubarak. At the end of the month of Ramadan, a period of reflection and good works, I wish for a peaceful year ahead for all Afghans. Read More»
Health Alert – Afghanistan
Event: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 1 Travel Health Notice for Measles in Afghanistan . The Department of State’s January 18 Travel Advisory advising U.S. citizens not to travel to Afghanistan due to security conditions remains in place. Location: Country wide, with the highest rates occurring in Paktia, Balkh, Kunduz, Zabul, Kandahar, and Logar Provinces. ... Read More»
Message to U.S. Citizens
Location: Afghanistan You are receiving this message because you are enrolled in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive updated safety and security information for Afghanistan. If you are currently in Afghanistan, please contact AfghanistanACS@state.gov and confirm if you would like assistance in departing. GENERAL INFORMATION As stated in our Travel Advisory for Afghanistan, travel to all ... Read More»
Security Alert: Threats at the Serena Hotel
Security Alert:Threats at the Serena Hotel (October 10, 2021) Event: Because of security threats at the Serena Hotel, we advise U.S. citizens to avoid traveling to the hotel and the surrounding vicinity. U.S. citizens who are at or near the Serena Hotel should leave immediately. Actions to take: Be aware of your surroundings at all times, ... Read More»
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 While the U.S. government has withdrawn its personnel from Kabul, we will continue to assist U.S. citizens and their families in Afghanistan. U.S. citizens seeking assistance should contact the Consular Affairs Afghanistan Call Center at 833-741-2777 or 606-260-4379 or email AfghanistanACS@state.gov The Embassy will continue to provide information via the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) , the Embassy web page ... Read More»