Warden Announcement
September 28, 2008
Eid-al-Fitr 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 for the Eid-Al-Fitr holiday. The holiday typically runs three days. The Consular Section closure will mirror the closure of the Government of Afghanistan. The Embassy recommends that Americans monitor local news for the announcement of the beginning of the holiday. Upon re-opening, the Consulate will return to its normal hours of operation, 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon, and again from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please note that anyone needing passport or notarial services for which a fee is charged, should arrive before 4:00p.m.
The Embassy will continue to handle emergencies during the holiday period. Americans who find themselves in cases of extreme emergency in Afghanistan may contact the Embassy receptionist via 070-10-8001 or the Consular emergency line via mobile at 070-20-1908.
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
United States Embassy
Kabul, Afghanistan