Is Afghanistan safe to travel?
The highest current government travel advisory for Afghanistan is level 4 of 4 — do not travel. Our composite risk score, which adds the weight of active disaster and weather alerts, is 4.63 out of 5.
- Advisory level
- 4/ 4
- Risk score
- 4.63 / 5
- Active alerts
- 3
- Conflict events, 30 days
- 1,426
Government advisories
| Issued by | Level | Summary | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 4 | Do Not Travel | 2026-02-20 |
| Canada | 4 | Do Not Travel | 2026-05-26 |
| United Kingdom | 1 | Exercise Normal Precautions | 2026-07-30 |
Active alerts
- 2026-07-22floodHighAfghanistan
- 2026-04-01floodHighAfghanistan
- 2025-11-03earthquakeHighAfghanistan
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Questions about travel to Afghanistan
Is it safe to travel to Afghanistan right now?
Government advisories currently rate Afghanistan at level 4 of 4 (do not travel). Governments advise against all travel.
What is the travel risk score for Afghanistan?
4.63 out of 5: an advisory base of 4.0 plus 0.63 from active alerts.
Are there active natural disaster or weather alerts in Afghanistan?
Yes, 3 active alerts at the moment.
How often is this information updated?
Government advisories are checked daily, disaster and weather alerts every 6 hours and conflict events every 15 minutes.
Last updated 2026-07-30. Advisory levels summarise official government guidance and are not a guarantee of safety. Check official sources before travel.