Do not travel to Afghanistan. Nowhere in Afghanistan is safe – even the capital. Australians have been kidnapped, arbitrarily detained and targeted by terrorist attacks in Afghanistan. The security situation is extremely dangerous and volatile. Military conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan has resulted in intense fighting in the border region and bombings in urban centers, including Kabul, Kandahar and other cities. Armed conflict could escalate further or expand to other locations without warning. Airports and borders may close suddenly (see ‘Safety’).

Do not book a tourist trip to Afghanistan, even if offered by reputable operators. Westerners, including Australians, have recently been shot, injured or killed while on a guided tour in Afghanistan.

If you go to Afghanistan against our advice, you’re responsible for your own safety. Understand that you could die and make a will before you go. Australia has no Embassy in Kabul. Our ability to provide any consular or passport assistance is severely limited.

We continue to advise:

Do not travel to Afghanistan due to the extremely dangerous security situation and the high threat of terrorism, kidnapping, arbitrary detention and armed conflict.