Afghanistan Travel Advisory: Level 4 Do Not Travel
The U.S. Department of State maintains a Level 4 advisory for Afghanistan due to civil unrest, crime, terrorism, wrongful detention, kidnapping, natural disasters, and limited health facilities, urging U.S. citizens to leave immediately. The U.S. Embassy in Kabul suspended operations in 2021 and cannot provide consular services.
Impact and considerations
Afghanistan's security situation is severe, making business travel infeasible; companies should avoid sending employees.
Key points
- Level 4 advisory, do not travel
- U.S. citizens urged to leave immediately
- Embassy suspended operations, no consular services
- Risks of kidnapping and wrongful detention
Sources and time
- Primary source
- U.S. Department of State
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 20 Feb 2026, 08:00
- Page published
- 10 Sept 2026, 00:25
- Last updated
- 20 Feb 2026, 08:00
- Original links
- US Travel Advisories：Afghanistan - Level 4: Do Not Travel (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 20 Feb 2026, 08:00