We advise do not travel to Afghanistan due to the extremely dangerous security situation. There’s a very high risk you could be the target of a terrorist attack, kidnapping or arbitrary detention. Australians have been previously detained. No location in Afghanistan can be considered safe.

Airports, flights and telecommunications, including the internet, can be disrupted. Contact your travel provider or airline for information. There are no guarantees for your safety in Afghanistan. There are no Australian officials in Afghanistan, and our ability to provide consular and passport assistance is severely limited.

We continue to advise:

Do not travel to Afghanistan due to the extremely dangerous security situation and the very high threat of terrorism and kidnapping.