🇦🇫 Is Afghanistan safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Afghanistan: 18 diplomatic missions from 18 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Sep 13, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Afghanistan
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- FCDO advises against all travel to Afghanistan, including organised tour groups
- No British Embassy operates in Afghanistan; in-person consular assistance is impossible
- Contact FCDO on 020 7008 5000 (24 hours) if you need UK government help from Afghanistan
- Several border crossings with Pakistan are currently closed
- Spain has no embassy in Afghanistan; consular protection on the ground is unavailable for Spanish nationals
- Emergency contact: Consular Emergency Division at unidaddecrisis@maec.es or +34 910001249
- Road infrastructure is severely deteriorated throughout the country, making overland travel extremely hazardous
Risk areas and situations
- Border areas between Afghanistan and Pakistan have seen violent clashes and remain high-risk
- Locations frequented by foreign nationals are frequently targeted by terrorist attacks
- Risk of detention or kidnapping of British nationals is described as high throughout the country
- Terrorist attacks occur across the entire territory; ISIS and other violent extremist groups specifically target Western tourists
- Armed clashes with opposition forces are frequent in the North and Northeast regions
- Border areas, especially with Pakistan, see recurring armed confrontations due to regional tensions
- Public places, government buildings, international organization offices, NGO headquarters and hotels face heightened bomb and suicide attack risk
Emergency numbers in Afghanistan
Embassies and consulates in Afghanistan
18 diplomatic missions from 18 countries, across 1 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 1 | Kabul |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | 1 | Kabul |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 1 | Kabul |
| 🇨🇳 China | 1 | Kabul |
| 🇨🇿 Czechia | 1 | Kabul |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 1 | Kabul |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 1 | Kabul |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | 1 | Kabul |
| 🇫🇷 France | 1 | Kabul |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 1 | Kabul |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | 1 | Kabul |
| 🇮🇳 India | 1 | Kabul |
…and 6 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Afghanistan is English. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in English, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Afghanistan safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Afghanistan is 4/4 (Do not travel, level 4 of 4) as of Sep 13, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Afghanistan?
The general emergency number in Afghanistan is 119. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Afghanistan?
Telcomia tracks 18 diplomatic missions from 18 countries in Afghanistan, across 1 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.