Information for Travelers
Warden Message
April 24, 2007
Afghan “Victory Day” Holiday Closure
This notice is to advise American citizens residing or traveling in Afghanistan that the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul will be closed for all routine services on Sunday, April 27th, 2008 in honor of the Afghan "Victory Day" holiday.
The Embassy will re-open for all normal business on Monday, April 28th.
The Embassy will continue to handle emergencies. Americans who find themselves in cases of extreme emergency in Afghanistan may contact the Embassy receptionist via 0700-10-8001 or the Consular Section via mobile at 0700-20-1908.
American officials have been asked to restrict their travel to essential movements this weekend. The Embassy advises all American citizens in Afghanistan to exercise caution over this three day weekend, avoid crowds and public gatherings, and limit travel within or between cities to essential business only.
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.
Sincerely,
Consular Section
U.S. Embassy
Kabul, Afghanistan