While the government has spent the weekend telling American Citizens still in Afghanistan to make their way to the Kabu Airport to be evacuated to safety, the Embassey has been advising people not to travel to the airport.
Security Alert – Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan (August 21, 2021)
Event: Because of potential security threats outside the gates at the Kabul airport, we are advising U.S. citizens to avoid traveling to the airport and to avoid airport gates at this time unless you receive individual instructions from a U.S. government representative to do so.
U.S. citizens requesting assistance in departing the country who have not yet to completed the Repatriation Assistance Request for each traveler in their group should do so as soon as possible.
Spouses and minor children of U.S. citizens in Afghanistan who are awaiting immigrant visas should also complete this form if they wish to depart. Do not call the U.S. Embassy in Kabul for details or updates about the flight.
This form is the only way to communicate interest in flight options. We will contact registered U.S. citizens as the security situation changes to provide further instructions.
Actions to take:
· Be aware of your surroundings at all times, especially in large crowds.
· Follow the instructions of local authorities including movement restrictions related to curfews.
· Have a contingency plan for emergencies and review the Traveler’s Checklist.
· Monitor local media for breaking events and adjust your plans based on new information.
· Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program(STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
· Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
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Security Alert for Kabul (Afghanistan), Updated Airport Guidance
