Some of you are asking to add to the document. I cannot allow that directly, but if you DM me the details (@tweetsbymaisie), I will verify the information you provide and then add where appropriate. This information is derived from official sources: if your local politician is saying something different to the media, that doesn’t make it policy until there is an established process and implementation. This document is updated frequently, as policies shift.
I urge you to still pursue these options, such that officials in the appropriate states have an accurate understanding of those who are still in need of assistance at this time, regardless of the accelerated drawdown. This will help government officials plan for supplementary attempts to support, reunify and keep you as safe as possible. This information may also be useful for private contractors who can develop pathways out subsequent to 31/08. If we do not have this information; we will not know that extra support and intervention may be required; and it will close off all routes to getting you to safety. This doesn’t end today, or tomorrow. This ends when we have exhausted every resource to help you. I am currently working on a large resource to support people with entering, hiding and leaving Afghanistan through private means. I will post details on how this will be made available to those we can vet at a later date via Twitter.
Any hours listed on the document are in local Kabul time (GMT +4:30).
Map of Taliban Checkpoints (Work in Progress, note there are additional kinetic patrols and checkpoints not marked on the map): https://bit.ly/3xUWwCW
Support Refugees: https://bit.ly/3mbUeNp
HKIA Gates Map: https://bit.ly/3B9F5kf
US Congress/Senate Contacts: https://bit.ly/3msO2Ru
Nation-State | Requirements | Contact | Details |
Canada | Priority to those who worked with the Government of Canada or the Canadian Armed Forces. NGO Staff may also apply through this system, with slightly different requirements. | Canada-Afghanistan@international.gc.ca | Email your details. Full name, date of birth, email address, phone number, description of the work you did with the Government of Canada or the Canadian Armed Forces including job title, ID number, points of contact who are Canadian nationals; and your Tazkira number. NGO staff should establish (with documentation where possible) a link between a GAC project/GAC official staff member (ie: an email chain with a rep) and a recommendation letter/statement of appointment from the NGO which must list the projects worked on and the scope of employment with that particular NGO. Applicants should aim to provide Canadian references from the same org. |
Canada | For family members of those who have already moved to Canada. Afghan nationals who don’t have a durable solution in a third country. Female leaders, human rights advocates, journalists and people who assisted Canadian journalists, persecuted religious minorities, LGBTI individuals and immediate family members of one of the above. | IRCC.SituationAfghanistan.IRCC@cic.gc.ca +1 613-321-4243 | You cannot apply directly. Must be referred to Canada for resettlement by the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) or another designated referral organisation; or sponsored privately - for example, by Canadian NGOs, community groups or your family already in Canada with illustrated ability to finance your first year in Canada. |
United States | Non-U.S. Citizens awaiting an Immigrant Visa may be processed after US citizens and those with Lawful Permanent Residency. | https://seirmprod.servicenowservices.com/kra 1-888-407-4747 (domestic calls) 1-202-501-4444 (overseas calls) | Fill the form in for EVERY member of your family. If you have family in the US, ask them to request their Senator reach out to the State Department, and their Congressperson registers their support. Everyone processing visas (SIV, P-2, P-1, otherwise) should fill out a repatriation form, as they're using this to help organise the flight manifests. Ensure you enter your EMAIL accurately, and check regularly (including spam). You will not be admitted to the airport if you are unable to show your verified invitation. Bring an external charger. |
United States | Afghans with SIV approved or pending status. | https://seirmprod.servicenowservices.com/kra 1-603-334-0828 For emergencies, call +1-202-501-4444 KabulACS@state.gov +1-888-407-4747 +1-703-693-0799 | Have your application number ready. Note: If you are eligible, but have not started your P-2 application, you can find instructions and support here. Apply for SIV status here. This is the email for people who need to start applying now: AfghanSIVapplication@state.gov |
United States | P-1 Status for those at risk due to status as on scholarships to other countries, Fulbrighters, data collectors for researchers/entities. | First: Complete the Excel USRAPAfghanReferrals@state.gov Note: Must transit through third country; charter flights may be available (https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5hi-em8I7XBf6Sgr0BXNNScrNK8p6KwW6GsP9OIjm9r3M6Q/viewform?urp=gmail_link) | Email the Excel with a statement of what danger you are in and why; CC anyone you know in the USG or relevant NGOs that can attest to this. Also copy the Embassy Kabul section or agency head who provided concurrence on the P1 referral. Attach scans of passports, national IDs, birth certificates, and marriage licences Only submit once. |
United Kingdom | Any current or former Locally Employed Staff assessed to be at serious risk of threat to life will be offered priority relocation to the UK regardless of their employment status, rank or role, or length of time served. | LocalStaff-Afghanistan@mod.gov.uk | Have details including your work history, scans of passports and work IDs ready to complete the form. Complete the form PRIOR to contacting anyone for enquiries: they will contact you, they’re working through the list. |
United Kingdom | Bespoke Settlement Scheme for Afghan nationals most in need who have been forced to flee Afghanistan, including women, girls and children at risk given their particular vulnerability. | TBA | This scheme will likely be announced after Aug 31; with one key negotiation point with Taliban being allowing a safe passage out for 20,000 visa recipients. Appropriate for those at a low-risk of immediate violence or threat from the Taliban; targeting those who will suffer most under their regime in terms of long-run outcomes. |
United Kingdom | Vulnerable Afghans such as those who are humanitarians, activists, local leaders, NGO workers (Fine to apply even if they have no relationship with the UK). Current or former Chevening Scholars; People with existing leave or an open application for student, work and family visas; Journalists; Civil society groups for women’s rights; Government Officials; Officials working in counter-terrorism and counter-narcotics. | +44 (0) 2475 389980 (24/7) | Have details including what makes you particularly vulnerable to the Taliban’s rule, the passport of everyone in your party, and contact details. Be patient, this will be an extremely busy service. |
France | Priority being given to Afghans who have worked with France and its operations in the country. Human rights activists, journalists, artists and intellectuals may also apply. Note: Not yet any guarantee of family reconciliation requests being processed. Note: EU state they have completed evacuation of EU employed staff that they intend on removing. | (+33) 01 53 59 11 10 | Send an email with the following details: Full details of those in the party to be evacuated (name, passport nationality, passport number, date of birth, phone number, email address). Explain your work and why it puts you at enhanced risk. Include documentation, scans of ID, letters from French supervisors, contracts. Coordinates of your location. If you have family in France, include their details. In subject line, explain situation e.g. “Women’s rights activist in Kabul”, “Afghan Family of French Refugee” |
Germany | Currently prioritising requests from German citizens and their immediate relatives. Local staff from German organizations/institutions and Afghans with a German residence permit “We are currently unable to guarantee the evacuation of persons who are only in possession of a German residence permit.” - 19/08 Note: There is a lack of clarity between this policy and the policy below; and statements made to the media have suggested there is a plan to evacuate everyone. That is yet to be properly clarified by German authorities. See here for a good summary. There is also confusion about the German meeting point in HKIA. | +49 30-1817-1000 +49 30-5000-1000 Form (German) Form (English) | Email your details, including work history. Complete the form, and attach it to the email. Be sure to include your date of birth, place of birth, names of all people in the party, as well as their passport numbers and nationality status. Ensure you include a phone number and email address. If you don’t get an error message, it’s gone through. Germans will only contact those they plan to evacuate. They are reaching out by phone. |
Germany | They are looking at options to process those who worked with the German government or military are prioritised, local staff of German organisations and NGOs also. Follow the instructions; and they will consider your application. Keep in mind that definitions are interpreted strictly at this time. On Family Reunification: “visa procedures for family reunification from Afghanistan procedure is currently still being agreed.” This is a change from the ‘no plans to reunite’ earlier last week. Note: EU state they have completed evacuation of EU employed staff that they intend on removing. | The German government asks you not to contact them via email or phone at this time; but also does seem to be accepting some applications while rejecting others for not being German nationals. +49 30-1817-1000 +49 30-5000-1000 Form (German) Form (English) | Email your details, including work history. Complete the form, and attach it to the email. Be sure to include your date of birth, place of birth, names of all people in the party, as well as their passport numbers and nationality status. Ensure you include a phone number and email address. If you don’t get an error message, it’s gone through. You will only get confirmation if you use the email “040-krise19@diplo.de” however. You do not need a confirmation email to pursue this route. Germans will only contact those they plan to evacuate. They are reaching out by phone. Currently, there is an indication that Germany demands you to have a passport. If you do not have one, explain why and provide your Tazkira ID instead. |
Netherlands | Those who worked with the Netherlands are prioritised, also valuable for those who have engaged in EU-funded human rights activities in Afghanistan. This will include families, as well as families of those who have been evacuated to the Netherlands. Dutch expected to include female journalists and humanitarians soon, due to a parliamentary vote. Details forthcoming. Dutch are now stating that they cannot guarantee evacuation of anyone, including citizens. Note: EU state they have completed evacuation of EU employed staff that they intend on removing. | +31 247 247 247 | Email your details, including work history. Ensure you include a phone number and email address. |
Denmark | Will support those covered by the 2013 Interpreters Act. This includes those who assisted the Danish effort in Afghanistan and who are directly menaced or imperiled as a result of having assisted the Danish effort. Will include immediate family, the local employee's spouse / cohabitant and unmarried children under the age of 18, as well as anyone you are responsible for e.g. a more distant disabled family member. | Danish Embassy in Kabul (kblamb@um.dk) Danish Embassy in Islamabad (isbamb@um.dk) Danish Military for Interpreter Requests (interpreters@mil.dk) | Email your details, including work history. Ensure you include a phone number and email address. |
Belgium | Afghan citizens or residents who worked with the Belgian military, embassy or related missions: formally, through contractors or as ‘fixers’ may be considered for humanitarian visas. | islamabad.visa@diplobel.fed.be +92 51 265 41 01 +92 51 265 41 02 +92 51 265 41 03 +92 51 265 41 04 +92 300 855 02 27 | Email your details, including work history and ID. Ensure you include a phone number and email address. |
Sweden | Afghan citizens who previously worked for the Swedish Armed Forces or Swedish Embassy. | ‘Contact 2021’ in the subject line to the following email address: ambassaden.kabul@gov.se | Email your details, including work history. Ensure you include a phone number and email address. |
Finland | Employed by the Finnish government, EU institutions, or NATO, can be admitted to Finland, including their families, which are considered the members of the family and adult unmarried children living in the same household. Capped at 220 lead applicants. | Department for the Americas and Asia, tel. +358 50 477 7616 Legal Service, tel. +358 40 593 6076 Ministry of Defence, tel. +358 295 140206 | Email your details, including work history. Ensure you include a phone number, your location and email address. Include details of all members of your party. |
Czech Republic | Afghan citizens who previously worked for the Ministry of Defense of the Czech Republic or affiliated entities, including interpreters and their families. | Email your details, including work history. Ensure you include a phone number and email address. The Czech Republic has previously asked that those they are assisting are within reach of the airport. Be sure to highlight your location to them. | |
Spain | Afghan citizens who previously worked for the Spanish military and embassy operations in Afghanistan, including interpreters and their families. Note: EU state they have completed evacuation of EU employed staff that they intend on removing. | +93-202-310-406 (Cannot at this time confirm as still in operation) | Email your details, including work history. Ensure you include a phone number and email address. |
Italy | Afghan citizens who previously worked for the Italian Embassy and Mission in Afghanistan. | Inbox full, emails bouncing (24/08 3:44am) | Email your details, including work history. Ensure you include a phone number and email address. |
Switzerland | Must be facing concrete, immediate danger personally: not just in an ‘at risk’ group. Must also have close ties to Switzerland (e.g. documented strong relationship with relatives in Switzerland with citizenship, annual, permanent or settlement permits; a previous long-term stay with strong networks in Switzerland; employment in an exposed NGO until immediately before the Taliban assumed power that is funded by Swiss Confederation). Swiss confirmed they will only take small numbers, restricted to those they employed. They will not help those who they regard as having had ‘auxiliary functions’. Examples the Swiss government provided are drivers, cooks, gardeners and cleaners. The Swiss will not take anyone who worked for other countries. Swiss will not waive procedures, all processes that would ordinarily be followed for a humanitarian visa must be completed prior to consideration for evacuation. | doha@eda.admin.ch (Kabul staff are in Doha) +41 800 24-7-365 Applications are being processed at the Canton-level. See here for contact details. Note: Currently a 6 day average response time | Email your details, including work history and proof that you are facing immediate danger specifically to yourself. Ensure you include a phone number and email address. |
Switzerland | Family reunification for those within the nuclear family of a Swiss residence permit. This includes only spouses and children under the age of 18. Parents and grandparents if they can support themselves financially. You must only have been apart for a maximum of five years. Family reunification for third-country nationals with a C settlement permit, who can bring spouses/registered partners and children aged under 18. Reunification for third-country nationals with a B or L residence permit. There is no automatic right to join family members. Each case will be considered independently. Refugees granted a B or C permit can be joined by family members immediately: contact the embassies to arrange. | +998 78 120 67 38 (Tashkent) +998 78 120 67 39 (Tashkent) +92 51 209 88 00 (Islamabad) +41 58 464 18 81 (Islamabad) +41 58 464 18 82 (Islamabad) +41 58 4 64 18 24 (Tehran) +98 21 22 00 83 33 (Tehran) | Valid photo ID such as passport Certificate from your home country proving the nature of the relationship, e.g. marriage certificate or birth certificate Proof that you will be able to financially support yourself or that the family member you are joining will be able to support you Proof of knowledge of the national language in the canton you are moving to (minimum oral level A1) or proof of registration for a language course to meet this requirement Proof of enough living space is required for some cantonal (local) authorities Apply through Tehran, Islamabad or Tashkent embassies. |
Turkey | Turkey is processing expedited visas and providing consular services for those of Turkish origin or ancestry, who would ordinarily be able to apply. | +93 79 782 82 83 (Kabul) +93 20 210 15 81 (Kabul) +93 20 210 15 79 (Kabul) embassy.kabul@mfa.gov.tr +93 79 840 11 77 (Mazar) +93 79 182 79 76 (Herat) Note: Number frequently unavailable +90 312 292 2929 (MOFA Call Centre) | Proceed as you would normally apply for a visa; process may be expedited. |
India | Those who are of Indian heritage, nationality or hold citizenship; as well as Shi’a and other minorities including Hazara, Hindus and Sikhs who face increased risk from Taliban. Afghan applicants are currently having their visa requests expedited. | +91 97 17 78 5379 +91 11 49 01 6783 +91 11 49 01 6784 +91 11 49 01 6785 WhatsApp number: +91-8010611290 WhatsApp number: +91-9599321199 WhatsApp number: +91-7042049944 Visa Application (e-Emergency X-Misc Visa) https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/Registration NGO assistance for Sikhs and Hindus, coordinating with Indian Govt: +91 98107 90373 contact@unitedsikhs.org | Include your documentation that demonstrates status, and contact details, as well as your location. |
Pakistan | Processing expedited visas and consular services for those who would ordinarily be eligible to enter Pakistan.
| Visa Officer: (+93) 70 072 8627 Visa Assistance: (+93) 78 632 4769 Ambassador’s Office: (+93) 70 730 0900 | Have your passport and national ID ready. If you have been booked on a flight to Pakistan; your flight will go ahead in the form of a land-border crossing via Torkham or via PIA (the embassy will get you to the airport, so expect to arrive at the Embassy compound). PIA Flights at Kabul. PIA is a priority airline, but their flights are currently suspended by the operators again. If you have a Pakistani visa; contact the Pakistan embassy to be accommodated. |
Iran | Will support Shi’a Muslims in exiting the country, though have a significantly reduced diplomatic presence: only Kabul and Herat remain open. | iranemb.kbl@mfa.gov.ir, (+93) 20 210 1391 - 97 (Kabul) iranconsulate.hea@mfa.gov.ir, (+93) 40-220 013 (+93) 40--225 821 / 0 (Herat) Note: The consulate is frequently refusing access to those seeking visas, and the Taliban have a checkpoint at entrances. | Proceed as you would normally apply for a visa; process may be expedited. |
Uzbekistan | Entry via third countries remains possible; with some limited border flow anticipated to be available: only to those who would normally be eligible for an Uzbek visa. Processes are delayed. Ethnic Uzbeks encouraged to apply. | uzb_emb_kabul@hotmail.com, (+93) 20-250-04-31 (Kabul) (+93) 50 200-27-13 (Mazar) | Proceed as you would normally apply for a visa; expect delays, more appropriate for medium to low risk applicants. Appointment only, contact prior to attending. |
Tajikistan | Entry via third countries remains possible; with some limited border flow anticipated to be available: only to those who would normally be eligible for a Tajik visa. Processes are delayed. Ethnic Tajiks encouraged to apply. | tajembkabul@mfa.tj, (+93) 784 098 355 (Kabul) faizobod_ctj@mail.ru, (+93) 793 267 245 (Fayzabad) consultjkunduz@gmail.ru, (+93) 79 826 5872 (Kunduz) | Proceed as you would normally apply for a visa; expect delays, more appropriate for medium to low risk applicants. |
Kazakhstan | Ethnic Kazakhs may apply for entry permits and visas, depending on existing documentation, at the Embassy, which remains open though operated by a significantly reduced number of staff. | (+93) 20-230-05-52 (+93) 78-755-50-11 | Proceed as you would normally apply for a visa; expect delays, more appropriate for medium to low risk applicants. By appointment only. Note: Kazakhstan now believes they are in contact with all Ethnic Kazakhs in Afghanistan. If this is not correct, contact them immediately. |
China | Entry for Chinese citizens and visa holders. Processes may be delayed due to a local stay-at-home order given to Chinese nationals. Emergency papers available for nationals married to Chinese citizens. | (+93) 20 210 2545 (Kabul) | Proceed as you would normally apply for a visa; expect delays, more appropriate for medium to low risk applicants. |
New Zealand | People who helped the NZDF, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, police, or gave assistance to the Operation Burnham inquiry. This includes contractors. Their families, partners and children can be included in the request to leave. | afghanistanresponse@mfat.govt.nz nzembassytehran@hotmail.co.nz (Embassy in Iran is accredited for Afghanistan) | Email an explanation demonstrating your eligibility, supporting documentation, a copy of the passport (or other form of photo ID) for each individual and their immediate family covered by this request. Be sure to include contact details, including phone number and location (coordinates preferred due to challenge of mapping Afghanistan). |
Australia | Informal policy offering potential routes to Australia for those who worked with the AUS military; including interpreters and their families. | DM @Smartraveller on Twitter +61 2 6196 0196 | Send an explanation of your role, supporting documentation, your ID and your contact details. |
United Arab Emirates | Afghans who supported the UAE humanitarian work in the country are not regarded to be at high risk; but you may wish to enquire with the staff about potential paperwork to allow for entry on routes to the US if you supported multiple missions. | kabul@mofa.gov.ae, (+93) 78 686 8687 | Email your details, including work history. Ensure you include a phone number and email address. |
Israel | Afghans or other residents of Afghanistan who are Jewish may apply for assistance. | +972 (0) 25 30 3155 | Ensure you include a reachable phone number and email address. Include your exact location (coordinates for ease). |
Notes for Foreign Citizens
Australian Citizens: Contact staff at +61 2 6261 3305, or via text on +61 421 269 080. Passport holders, visa holders and PRs should proceed to the airport. Ensure you are registered with DFAT at https://t.co/pY3ZSLlz6Y?amp=1. Australia asks that you proceed to the airport, despite the current security threat. The Australian government has ceased operations.
Belgian Citizens: If you are in Afghanistan, you are asked to contact the Embassy in Islamabad as a matter of urgency. You can reach them 24/7 at +92 300 855 02 27; and also send emails to islamabad@diplobel.fed.be and islamabad.visa@diplobel.fed.be. Between 9:30am and 4:30pm, the following numbers are also in service: +92 51 265 41 01, +92 51 265 41 02, +92 51 265 41 03, and +92 51 265 41 04. If you have already contacted the Embassy and your details have been recorded, your request will be followed up. Please wait patiently, the Belgian government itself will contact the people who are evacuated. Belgian operations have ceased.
British Citizens: If you are stuck in Afghanistan, please contact the Foreign and Commonwealth Office immediately. You can reach them via email at help@fco.gov.uk, or by phone at either +44 (0) 1908 516666 or +44 (0)20 7008 5000. You will hear a menu of options, and you should select ‘Consular Services for British Nationals.’ You will receive an email with details of your evacuation. The British evacuation has ended.
Canadian Citizens: If you need assistance to leave Afghanistan, please contact the government on sos@international.gc.ca, or by phone at +1-613-996-8885. You can also text +1 613-686-3658. If you are able to get to the airport, but not near a gate, they ask you to keep trying. Canadian evacuations have now ended.
Danish Citizens: Call +4533921112 for immediate advice and assistance in your evacuation from Afghanistan. If you are planning on remaining in Afghanistan, the government also asks you to call them to notify them, such that they can ensure they are aware you are there and update you on protocol. The Danish government has ceased operations.
Dutch Citizens: Dutch now stating that they cannot guarantee evacuation of anyone, including citizens. Email contact only: kabul@minbuza.nl; their consular service centre redirects you to email. Waiting time on consular service 24hrs+. Provide your name as stated in your Dutch passport, the passport number and date of birth, your phone number and email address. Dutch have ceased evacuation operations.
Finnish Citizens: If you are in Afghanistan, and did not file a travel registration form prior to arriving/have not contacted the embassy, you should immediately contact them on +358 9 1605 5555 or by e-mail at paivystys.um@formin.fi. The Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs believes they have made contact with all Finnish citizens; so if you have not heard from them - contact them immediately. The Finnish government has ceased operations.
French Citizens: To request your evacuation from Kabul Airport , send an email to alerts.cdc@diplomatie.gouv.fr with the details, telephone number and e-mail address of each person who needs to be evacuated. The Centre for Crisis numbers are +33 1 43 17 51 00 and +33 1 53 59 11 10; and are reachable 24/7. The French will cease evacuation operations on 27/08.
German Residents/Citizens: Germany currently advises against travel to the airport. Airport hotline is 030 18172911. German nationals must register themselves in the ELEFAND electronic crisis list at http://elefand.diplo.de. The emergency number for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is +49 30 1817 0. German operations have ceased.
Hungarian Citizens: The Hungarian government at this time is not confident in their assessment of the number, geographical distribution or status of its nationals in Afghanistan. You should contact them to ensure they are aware of your location, contact details and passport information at +36-1-458-1178 or +36-1-458-1253, or via email at mission.isl@mfa.gov.hu. The Hungarian government has ceased operations.
Indian Citizens: If you remain in Afghanistan, please contact the MEA at +91 9717785379 and by email at MEAHelpdeskIndia@gmail.com. They will coordinate with you to assist your evacuation. The Indian government has ceased operations from Kabul airport, but may be able to develop alternative routes.
Irish Citizens: Any citizen in Afghanistan in need of assistance can contact the Irish Embassy in Abu Dhabi by Telephone at +971 (0) 24958200, or use the contact form (https://www.dfa.ie/irish-embassy/uae/contact-us/). The Irish Embassy in the UAE is the accredited location for Afghanistan at this time. The British Embassy in Kabul will coordinate your evacuation. The Irish government has ceased operations.
Italian Citizens: Any Italian citizens remaining in Afghanistan should contact +93.700288942, +39 - 06.36911, ambasciata.kabul@esteri.it and ministero.affariesteri@cert.esteri.it. You can download the crisis app here. The Italian government has shut down operations.
Kazakh Citizens: The Embassy and MFA currently state that they have successfully evacuated all Kazakhstan nationals in Afghanistan. If this is not the case, and you need assistance, reach out to them at kezekshi@mfa.kz; or by phone on +7 (7172) 72-01-11. The Kazakh government has ceased operations.
Kosovo Citizens: Citizens should call the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora at +383 (0)45 492 316. The Kosovan government has ceased operations.
Nepalese Citizens: Nepalese in Afghanistan are requested to register themselves at http://mofa.gov.np/registration, they can also contact MOFA at +977-9749326458 and +977-9749326459 (Viber and WhatsApp). Nepalese may also contact the accredited Nepal Mission at New Delhi on +91 8929601925. The government will assist in locating and coordinating evacuation flights. The Nepalese government has ceased operations.
Philippines Citizens: The Philippines have issued a mandatory evacuation order. Any citizens currently in Afghanistan must make contact with the government. This can be done either through Whatsapp/Viber: +923335244762; or by reaching out to the accredited embassy in Pakistan. Their details are isbpeatn@gmail.com. You may also use the Facebook Messaging service, https://www.facebook.com/atnofficers.islamabadpe or https://www.facebook.com/OFWHelpPH. These messages are being reviewed 24/7. The Philippines government has ceased operations.
Polish Citizens: Poland has now ended evacuation procedures. If you remain in Afghanistan, please call +48222500116. Polish operations have ceased.
Romanian Citizens: Foreign Ministry strongly recommends that you contact the Embassy in Islamabad, the accredited embassy, as a matter of urgency. You can phone +92 51 843 6662, +92 51 8441476, +92 51 8436601, or +92 51 8436602. You may also email contact@informatiiconsulare.ro, or use the online contact form: https://www.econsulat.ro/. Romanian operations have ceased.
Spanish Citizens: Spain believes it is in touch with all Spanish citizens remaining in Afghanistan. If you have not heard from the government, contact them at +91 379 17 00, +91 379 16 55, +91 379 79 64/65, or +91 394 88 54. You may also email dg.mamop@maec.es and consular@maec.es with your name, passport number, location and contact details. Spanish operations have ceased.
South African Citizens: Contact (+27) 012 351 1000 or (+92) 304 371 1869, and email your details to islamabad.consular@dirco.gov.za for assistance in departing Afghanistan. Consular matters are being managed by the High Commission in Pakistan at this time, but they have some technical limitations at the moment. As such, ensure you also contact the DIRCO Consular Section at Head Office by email: cicc1@dirco.gov.za. The South African government has ceased operations.
Swedish Citizens: Swedish Citizens are asked to make contact with Stockholm as quickly as possible. The most recent contact details provided are +93 20 210 4912 (an Afghan number) and ambassaden.kabul@gov.se; but the embassy’s work is now being carried out from Stockholm. A potential alternative phone number is: +46 8-405 1000 or +46 8-405 3122. A Swedish plane is at HKIA (5:10am 21/08) awaiting boarding. More flights are anticipated, be in contact with the embassy staff for more information. The Swedish government will cease operations this weekend (latest 29/08).
Swiss Citizens: You are strongly advised to leave Afghanistan by making contact with the Swiss Embassy in Islamabad, who will coordinate your evacuation. You may call them on +92 51 209 88 00, +41 58 464 18 81, and +41 58 464 18 82. They can also be reached by email at islamabad@eda.admin.ch and islamabad.ziv@eda.admin.ch. You should then proceed to the airport, to any open gate, and stand holding your passport in the air to draw attention to your nationality, as per their advice here. Swiss operations have ceased.
Turkish Citizens: While the Turkish Embassy remains open, Turkish nationals are encouraged to consider leaving Afghanistan. If you wish to evacuate, please contact the Embassy at +93 79 782 82 83 and +93 79 182 79 76, or reach out to the Consular Call Centre on +90 312 292 29 29. The Turkish government has ceased operations.
US Citizens/LPRs: Even if you have previously contacted the Embassy and notified them that you need assistance, you must complete the following form: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=dFDPZv5a0UimkaErISH0S0jG7jCPVrpAs2b5YumFx6FUOUNBS0lPNFk1SjhEQzBRRDlXS0NXNFM1WCQlQCN0PWcu. This form must be completed for every person in your group, as with this one: https://seirmprod.servicenowservices.com/kra. The State Department emergency number can be reached at (202) 501-4444; or else you may email KabulACS@state.gov. If you have left Afghanistan via your own routes, through civilian means or via another country’s support - please deregister with the Embassy. This will ensure more accurate counts of the remaining citizens and LPRs.