Afghanistan: British Nationals Abroad

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Since 28 August 2021, the British Embassy in Kabul has suspended in-country operations and cannot provide in-person consular services to British nationals in Afghanistan. We encourage all British nationals in Afghanistan to check FCDO Travel Advice and confirm their presence on the online registration system. British nationals in Afghanistan can continue to access consular assistance by phone on a 24/7 basis. The FCDO has assisted British nationals to leave Afghanistan when safe options are available such as Qatar Government sponsored charter flights. British nationals who are in possession of valid passports and their immediate Afghan family dependants (spouse and children under 18) who hold valid UK visas, or UK residency permits, are eligible to travel on Qatari Government chartered flights from Kabul to Doha. These flights are irregular, often operating at short notice and controlled by the Qatari Government. FCDO Travel Advice notes that commercial flights are available but encourage people to check the safety notices published by the UK civil aviation authority. Many British nationals, whose family members do not have a valid UK entry clearance, choose to remain in Afghanistan. We remain ready to assist where possible.