Information for Travelers

Warden Message

March 25, 2007

This notice is to advise American citizens residing or traveling in Afghanistan that, because of administrative matters and staff training, the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul will be closed for routine business on Thursday, April 5, 2007.

We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this closure may cause.  American citizens requiring emergency assistance on that day should contact the Consular Section at 0700-201-908 or 0700-108-001.

We take this opportunity to remind American citizens of the continuing threats outlined in the current Travel Warning for Afghanistan and Worldwide Caution Public Announcement.  The full text of each can be found at http://travel.state.gov.  Updated information may also be obtained by visiting the American Embassy in Kabul’s website http://usembassy.state.gov/afghanistan/ or by contacting the American Embassy in Kabul at usconsulkabul@state.gov.   In addition to information on the Internet, U.S. travelers may obtain up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.

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