The United Kingdom Foreign and Commonwealth Office has asked its citizens in Afghanistan to avoid unnecessary travels within Afghanistan regions.

A statement published by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office has asked British Nationals who live or work in Afghanistan not to travel within the Afghanistan regions, especially avoid unnecessary visits to the security zones, Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Panjshir and Bamyan provinces.

Following the death of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani in a US strike in Baghdad on 3 January, British nationals should remain vigilant and stay up to date with the latest developments on security matters.

Due to the rise of tensions in the region, the level of consular assistance the British Embassy can provide to travelers in Afghanistan is extremely limited.

In a crisis, you should not be assuming that the FCO will be able to provide full assistance to travel or leave the country.

The British Embassy is not able to accept registrations from British nationals traveling in Afghanistan or monitor their safety when they are in-country.

Staff from the British Embassy may be unable to travel to certain parts of the country due to the security threats.

Travel by road across the country, but particularly outside the capital Kabul, is extra dangerous. Therefore, seeking professional security advice and using armored vehicles is recommended to British nationals.

Hotels and guesthouses used by foreign nationals and the government of Afghanistan are subject to regular threats. Hens, The British Embassy doesn’t allow or recommend official visitors to stay in hotels overnight in such a critical situation.