US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States20 February 2026
Afghanistan - Level 4: Do Not Travel
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There was no change to the advisory level. Do not travel to Afghanistan due to civil unrest, crime, terrorism, risk of wrongful detention, kidnapping, natural disasters, and limited health facilities. Do not travel to Afghanistan for any reason We urge American citizens in Afghanistan to leave immediately. U.S. citizens seeking U.S. government help to leave the country should email their complete biographic details, contact information (email and phone number), and U.S. passport number to AfghanistanACS@state.gov . The U.S. Embassy in Kabul suspended operations in 2021. The U.S. government can
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