This information was first published 19 August 2021 by Giji Gya with information compiled by Charlemagne Gomez. Updates will be added and time & date indicated for each country update as received.

Please send ONLY corrections/updates via the form at the end of the page. If you need help, please see the emails and links in each country section below.

How to leave Afghanistan. This is an unofficial list of information and contacts. Please contact the emails given or see the details in the links.

Please check with the relevant country contacts below regarding updates on the airport situation.

A-Z list by country that you have worked with / wish to leave to.

**emergency visas for journalists, NGO staff and diplomats – Pakistan**

UPDATE: 15H GMT 21 August 2021
REQUIREMENTS FOR: Processing expedited visas and consular services for those who would ordinarily be eligible to enter Pakistan. Will issue emergency visas for journalists, NGO staff and diplomats. You can walk in to the Embassy to get these visas; no appointment necessary.

EXIGENCES POUR : Traiter les visas accélérés et les services consulaires pour ceux qui seraient normalement éligibles pour entrer au Pakistan. Délivrera des visas d’urgence pour les journalistes, le personnel des ONG et les diplomates. Vous pouvez vous rendre à l’ambassade pour obtenir ces visas ; aucun rendez-vous nécessaire.

HOW / WHO TO CONTACT:
WhatsApp
Visa Officer: (+93) 70 072 8627
Visa Assistance: (+93) 78 632 4769
Ambassador’s Office: (+93) 70 730 0900

WHAT TO DO: Have your passport and national ID ready. If you have been booked on a flight to Pakistan; your flight will go ahead in the form of a land-border crossing via Torkham. The Embassy will provide details.

Canada resettle 20000 Vulnerable Afghans in Canada today

More than 60 countries say Afghans, others must be allowed to leave Afghanistan

U.S. Refugee Admissions Program Priority 2 Designation new Update

U.S. Refugee Admissions Program Priority 2 Designation for Afghan Nationals

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Apply for a visa via the weblink https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/Registration

OTHER INFORMATION:

NGO assistance for Sikhs and Hindus, coordinating with Indian Govt:
+91 98107 90373
contact@unitedsikhs.org

Indian Citizens: If you remain in Afghanistan, please contact the MEA at +91 9717785379 and by email at MEAHelpdeskIndia@gmail.com. They will coordinate with you to assist your evacuation.

Iran

REQUIREMENTS FOR: Will support Shi’a Muslims in exiting the country, though have a significantly reduced diplomatic presence: only Kabul and Herat remain open.

HOW / WHO TO CONTACT:
iranemb.kbl@mfa.gov.ir
+93 20 210 1391 97 (Kabul)
iranconsulate.hea@mfa.gov.ir
+93 40220 013
+93 40 225 821 / 0 (Herat)

WHAT TO DO: Proceed as you would normally apply for a visa; process may be expedited.

Ireland

Irish Citizens: Any citizen in Afghanistan in need of assistance can contact the Irish Embassy in Abu Dhabi by Telephone at +971 (0) 24958200, or use the contact form (https://www.dfa.ie/irish-embassy/uae/contact-us/). The Irish Embassy in the UAE is the accredited location for Afghanistan at this time.

Israel

REQUIREMENTS FOR: Afghans or other residents of Afghanistan who are Jewish may apply for assistance.

HOW / WHO TO CONTACT:
+972 (0) 25 30 3155
sar@mfa.gov.il

WHAT TO DO:

OTHER INFORMATION:
Ensure you include a reachable phone number and email address. Include your exact location (coordinates for ease).

Italy

REQUIREMENTS FOR: Afghan citizens who previously worked for the Italian Embassy and Mission in Afghanistan.
REQUISITI PER: Cittadini afgani che hanno precedentemente lavorato per l’Ambasciata e Missione italiana in Afghanistan.

HOW / WHO TO CONTACT:
ambasciata.kabul@esteri.it

WHAT TO DO:
Email your details, including work history. Ensure you include a phone number and email address.
COSA FARE: inviare via e-mail i tuoi dettagli, inclusa la cronologia lavorativa. Assicurati di includere un numero di telefono e un indirizzo email.

Kazakhstan

REQUIREMENTS FOR: Ethnic Kazakhs may apply for entry permits and visas, depending on existing documentation, at the Embassy, which remains open though operated by a significantly reduced number of staff.

HOW / WHO TO CONTACT:
kabul@mfa.kz
+93 20 230 05 52
+93 78 755 50 11

WHAT TO DO: Proceed as you would normally apply for a visa; expect delays, more appropriate for medium to low risk applicants. By appointment only.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Kazakh Citizens: The Embassy and MFA currently state that they have successfully evacuated all Kazakhstan nationals in Afghanistan. If this is not the case, and you need assistance, reach out to them at kezekshi@mfa.kz; or by phone on +7 (7172) 72 01 11.

Nepal

Nepalese Citizens: Nepalese in Afghanistan are requested to register themselves at http://mofa.gov.np/registration, they can also contact MOFA at +977-9749326458 and +977-9749326459 (Viber and WhatsApp). Nepalese may also contact the accredited Nepal Mission at New Delhi on +91 8929601925. The government will assist in locating and coordinating evacuation flights.

Netherlands

REQUIREMENTS FOR: Those who worked with the Netherlands are prioritised, also valuable for those who have engaged in EU-funded human rights activities in Afghanistan. Expected to include female journalists and humanitarians soon, due to a parliamentary vote. Details forthcoming.
VEREISTEN VOOR: Degenen die met Nederland hebben gewerkt hebben prioriteit, ook waardevol voor degenen die zich hebben ingezet voor door de EU gefinancierde mensenrechtenactiviteiten in Afghanistan. Naar verwachting zullen er binnenkort vrouwelijke journalisten en humanitaire hulpverleners zijn, vanwege een parlementaire stemming. Details volgen.

HOW / WHO TO CONTACT:
kabul@minbuza.nl
+31 247 247 247
(WhatsApp) +31 6 82388055

WHAT TO DO:
Email your details, including work history. Ensure you include a phone number and email address.
WAT TE DOEN:
E-mail uw gegevens, inclusief werkgeschiedenis. Zorg ervoor dat u een telefoonnummer en e-mailadres vermeldt.

New Zealand

REQUIREMENTS FOR: People who helped the NZDF, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, or gave assistance to the Operation Burnham inquiry. This includes contractors. Their families, partners and children can be included in the request to leave.

HOW / WHO TO CONTACT:
afghanistanresponse@mfat.govt.nz
nzembassytehran@hotmail.co.nz (Embassy in Iran is accredited for Afghanistan)

WHAT TO DO:
Email an explanation demonstrating your eligibility, supporting documentation, a copy of the passport (or other form of photo ID) for each individual and their immediate family covered by this request. Be sure to include contact details, including phone number and location (coordinates preferred due to challenge of mapping Afghanistan).

Pakistan

See the top of the page.

Philippines

Philipino Citizens: The Philippines have issued a mandatory evacuation order. Any citizens currently in Afghanistan must make contact with the government. This can be done either through Whatsapp/Viber: +923335244762; or by reaching out to the accredited embassy in Pakistan. Their details are isbpeatn@gmail.com. You may also use the Facebook Messaging service, https://www.facebook.com/atnofficers.islamabadpe or https://www.facebook.com/OFWHelpPH. These messages are being reviewed 24/7.

Romania

Romanian Citizens: Foreign Ministry strongly recommends that you contact the Embassy in Islamabad, the accredited embassy, as a matter of urgency. You can phone +92 51 843 6662, +92 51 8441476, +92 51 8436601, or +92 51 8436602. You may also email contact@informatiiconsulare.ro, or use the online contact form: https://www.econsulat.ro/.

South Africa

South African Citizens: Contact (+27) 012 351 1000 or (+92) 304 371 1869, and email your details to islamabad.consular@dirco.gov.za for assistance in departing Afghanistan. Consular matters are being managed by the High Commission in Pakistan at this time, but they have some technical limitations at the moment. As such, ensure you also contact the DIRCO Consular Section at Head Office by email: cicc1@dirco.gov.za.

Spain

REQUIREMENTS FOR: Afghan citizens who previously worked for the Spanish military and embassy operations in Afghanistan, including interpreters and their families.

HOW / WHO TO CONTACT:
emb.kabul@maec.es
+93 202 310 406 (Cannot at this time confirm as still in operation)

WHAT TO DO:
Email your details, including work history. Ensure you include a phone number and email address.

Sweden

REQUIREMENTS FOR: Afghan citizens who previously worked for the Swedish Armed Forces or Swedish Embassy.

HOW / WHO TO CONTACT:
ambassaden.kabul@gov.se

WHAT TO DO:
Put ‘Contact 2021’ in the subject line to the above email address.
Email your details, including work history. Ensure you include a phone number and email address.

Switzerland / Suisse / Schweiz

REQUIREMENTS FOR: Afghan citizens who previously worked for the Swiss government, even where contracted through agencies. Swiss confirmed they will only take small numbers, restricted to those they employed.
EXIGENCES POUR: Citoyens afghans qui ont déjà travaillé pour le gouvernement suisse, même lorsqu’ils ont été contractés par l’intermédiaire d’agences. Les Suisses ont confirmé qu’ils n’en prendraient qu’un petit nombre, limité à ceux qu’ils employaient.
VORAUSSETZUNGEN FÜR: Afghanische Staatsbürger, die zuvor für die Schweizer Regierung gearbeitet haben, auch wenn sie von Agenturen beauftragt wurden. Swiss bestätigte, dass sie nur eine kleine Anzahl von Personen aufnehmen werden, die auf die von ihnen beschäftigten Personen beschränkt sind.

HOW / WHO TO CONTACT:
doha@eda.admin.ch (Kabul staff are in Doha. Le personnel de Kaboul est à Doha. Kabuler Mitarbeiter sind in Doha)
isl.vertretung@eda.admin.ch
info.dr@eda.admin.ch

WHAT TO DO:
Email your work details including your work history. Ensure you include a phone number and email address.
Envoyez par e-mail les détails de votre travail, y compris votre historique de travail. Assurez-vous d’inclure un numéro de téléphone et une adresse e-mail.
Senden Sie Ihre Arbeitsdetails, einschließlich Ihres Arbeitsverlaufs, per E-Mail. Stellen Sie sicher, dass Sie eine Telefonnummer und eine E-Mail-Adresse angeben.

Tajikistan

REQUIREMENTS FOR: Entry via third countries remains possible; with some limited border flow anticipated to be available: only to those who would normally be eligible for a Tajik visa. Processes are delayed. Ethnic Tajiks encouraged to apply.

HOW / WHO TO CONTACT:
Kabul: tajembkabul@mfa.tj +93 784 098 355
Fayzabad: faizobod_ctj@mail.ru +93 793 267 245
Kunduz: consultjkunduz@gmail.ru +93 79 826 5872
Mazar: krt_mazar@yahoo.com +93 79 944 8301

WHAT TO DO:
Proceed as you would normally apply for a visa; expect delays, more appropriate for medium to low risk applicants.

Turkey

REQUIREMENTS FOR: Turkey is processing expedited visas and providing consular services for those of Turkish origin or ancestry, who would ordinarily be able to apply.
Türkiye, normalde başvuruda bulunabilecek Türk kökenli veya soyundan gelenler için hızlandırılmış vizeleri işleme koymakta ve konsolosluk hizmetleri sunmaktadır.

HOW / WHO TO CONTACT:
+93 79 782 82 83 (Kabul)
+93 79 840 11 77 (Mazar)
+93 79 182 79 76 (Herat)
+90 312 292 2929 (MOFA Call Centre)

WHAT TO DO:
Proceed as you would normally apply for a visa; process may be expedited.
Normalde vize başvurusu yaptığınız gibi devam edin; süreç hızlandırılabilir.

UAE

REQUIREMENTS FOR: Afghans who supported the UAE humanitarian work in the country are not regarded to be at high risk; but you may wish to enquire with the staff about potential paperwork to allow for entry on routes to the US if you supported multiple missions.

HOW / WHO TO CONTACT:
kabulemb@mofaic.gov.ae
uaemkbl@hotmail.com
kabul@mofa.gov.ae
+93 78 686 8687

WHAT TO DO: Email your details, including work history. Ensure you include a phone number and email address.

UK

UPDATE 23:00 GMT 22 August 2021

22 August: NEW PAGE https://www.gov.uk/guidance/support-for-british-and-non-british-nationals-in-afghanistan

If you’re a British national in Afghanistan, you are advised to leave now if you can do so safely. See the UK Afghanistan travel advice ( https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/afghanistan ) for more information. If you need assistance, call +44 (0)1908 516666 and select the option ‘Consular services for British nationals’.

Staff from the British embassy cannot travel outside of Kabul due to the security situation; this severely limits the consular assistance offered. It is extremely important that this phone number is used for people to register their need for help, not to ask for updates, which the UK cannot currently provide.

AFGHAN RELOCATIONS AND ASSISTANCE POLICY (ARAP)

Afghan/Non-British: Any current or former Locally Employed Staff assessed to be at serious risk of threat to life will be offered priority relocation to the UK regardless of their employment status, rank or role, or length of time served.

If you are a non-British national in Afghanistan, or their family member, and you need assistance,
call +44 (0)2475 389980.
You can call between 9am and 11pm (GMT UK time) until 22 August. From 9am 23 August the number is available 24/7. Have details ready, including : your full name on your identity document, your work history, scans of passports and work IDs (Tazkira number) .
Afghan relocations and assistance policy (ARAP) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/afghan-relocations-and-assistance-policy/afghan-relocations-and-assistance-policy-information-and-guidance)

The visa programme may also be expanded to include other sub-contractors. The following groups are eligible NOW (as at 22 August):
– current or former Chevening Scholars
– people with existing leave or an open application for student, work, and family visas
– journalists and those who worked with British news agencies
– members of civil society groups for womens’ rights
– Afghan government officials
– officials working in counter-terrorism and counter-narcotics
– employees of charities, humanitarian organisations and NGOs

-> APPLY HERE: ARAP online relocation form
(https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=7WB3vlNZS0iuldChbfoJ5fowYYw5QlNLoVCT4OM_uPlUN0ZNVDJURVMzMUtKNjJRUUwxSUJZMjdIVSQlQCN0PWcu).

Afghan relocations and assistance policy (ARAP) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/afghan-relocations-and-assistance-policy/afghan-relocations-and-assistance-policy-information-and-guidance)

-> دلته غوښتنه وکړئ: د ARAP آنلاین ځای په ځای کیدو فورمه
(https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=7WB3vlNZS0iuldChbfoJ5fowYYw5QlNLoVCT4OM_uPlUN0ZNVDJURVMzMUtKNjJRUUwxSUJZMjdIVSQlQCN0PWcu).

AFGHAN RESETTLEMENT to the UK:

Vulnerable non-British nationals in need of assistance: If you are vulnerable and have been forced to flee Afghanistan, you may be able to relocate in the UK under the Afghan citizens’ resettlement scheme (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/afghan-citizens-resettlement-scheme)

OTHER INFORMATION:

Most operations at the British Embassy in Kabul are temporarily suspended in response to the deterioration in the security situation. The embassy site has relocated.

The British Embassy Kabul provides a number of free informative notes that can be downloaded and used in place of some certificates which may otherwise be charged for:
Confirmation of British Nationality (PDF, 148KB https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/523867/Confirmation_of_British_Nationality.pdf)
Holder of a British Passport (PDF, 132KB https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/523868/Holder_of_a_British_Passport.pdf)
Visa Recommendations (PDF, 117KB https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/523869/Visa_Recommendations.pdf)

USA

په کابل کې د متحده ایالاتو سفارت کې د ویزې پروسس په اړه تازه معلومات
Update on Visa Processing at U.S. Embassy Kabul HTTPS://TRAVEL.STATE.GOV/CONTENT/TRAVEL/EN/NEWS/VISAS-NEWS/UPDATE-ON-VISA-PROCESSING-AT-US-EMBASSY-KABUL.HTML

UPDATE 19:50 GMT 21 August 2021.

I submitted an SIV petition. How do I find out the status of my application? Please see this webpage: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/special-immg-visa-afghans-employed-us-gov.html
When the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) approves your I-360 petition and it reaches the National Visa Center (NVC), you will be advised by email and provided with instructions. If you believe that you have an approved petition, but you have not been contacted by NVC, or you have questions about your pending SIV case after the petition has been approved, please email NVC at NVCSIV@state.gov or call 1-603-334-0828 and provide your U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) receipt number, full name, and date of birth. Customer Service Representatives at NVC are available from 7:30 a.m. to midnight (EST). 

1) REQUIREMENTS FOR : Non-U.S. Citizens awaiting an Immigrant Visa may be processed after US citizens and those with Lawful Permanent Residency.
HOW / WHO TO CONTACT: 19:45 GMT 21 August 2021 Afghan nationals who are eligible for the SIV program who have not yet done so, are encouraged to submit one complete application package to the National Visa Center (AfghanSIVapplication@state.gov) to facilitate processing in an expeditious manner.
WHAT TO DO: Please refer to https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/special-immg-visa-afghans-employed-us-gov.html for more information IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE regarding the SIV process and who to contact with questions.

2) REQUIREMENTS for: Afghans with SIV approved or pending status. هغه افغانان چې د SIV تایید یا پاتې حالت لري.

HOW / WHO TO CONTACT:
NVCSIV@state.gov
+1 603 334 0828
For emergencies, call +1 202 501 4444

KabulACS@state.gov
+1 888 407 4747
+1 703 693 0799

WHAT TO DO
2a) Have your application number ready.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Click on the below for:
Employed by USA: P1 and P2 refugee admission programme
https://www.state.gov/u-s-refugee-admissions-program-priority-2-designation-for-afghan-nationals/
Assisted the USA: Special Immigrant visa
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/special-immg-visa-afghans-employed-us-gov.html
Family reunification
https://www.uscis.gov/family/family-of-refugees-and-asylees

US Citizens: The State Department emergency line can be reached at (202) 501-4444; or else you may email KabulACS@state.gov.

Uzbekistan

REQUIREMENTS FOR: Entry via third countries remains possible; with some limited border flow anticipated to be available: only to those who would normally be eligible for an Uzbek visa. Processes are delayed. Ethnic Uzbeks encouraged to apply.

HOW / WHO TO CONTACT:
uzb_emb_kabul@hotmail.com
+93 20 250 04 31 (Kabul)
+93 50 200 27 13 (Mazar)

WHAT TO DO: Proceed as you would normally apply for a visa; expect delays, more appropriate for medium to low risk applicants. Appointment only, contact prior to attending.

Canada resettle 20000 Vulnerable Afghans in Canada today

More than 60 countries say Afghans, others must be allowed to leave Afghanistan

U.S. Refugee Admissions Program Priority 2 Designation new Update

U.S. Refugee Admissions Program Priority 2 Designation for Afghan Nationals