Shelter in Place Until You Are Contacted by US Staff That An Evacuation Flight Has You On Its Manifest

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Note: The Taliban have come to agreement with NATO forces regarding ensuring safe passage to Hamid Karzai

International Airport for Afghans in Kabul. We


are aware that the Taliban are not sticking to their agreement, and negotiations led by the US State Department have now restarted to try to assure your ability to
arrive at Hamid Karzai. British and French forces are attempting to retrieve those due to be on flights from the city itself; the US cannot do so as this is in
violation of their agreement with the Taliban, and is beyond the current capacity of forces on the ground.

You should bring as few belongings as possible; no pets, and ensure you have your ID and documentation with you. Only one piece of small hand luggage (e.g. a
handbag) is allowed, and this is subject to space limitations - there have been occasions where space is so tight no hand luggage has been boarded. Please be
aware that they are boarding flights with people as the priority; not items, as hard as that may be.

For US Flights: U.S. citizens, LPRs, and their spouses and unmarried children (under age 21) should travel to Hamid Karzai International Airport.   You should
plan to enter the airport at Camp Sullivan for evacuation flights.  From the HKIA Airport South Traffic Circle, head east for 1km and turn right on to Camp
Sullivan (34.555768143987954, 69.21829960000126).   Please note that gates may change frequently and that we will provide updates as necessary. Places on
flights will be first come, first served within two priority categories. Category One will be those who hold U.S. Citizenship or proof of LPR status with
documents; Category Two will be those who hold these statuses but do not have documentation to that effect. If you do not meet these requirements; please
shelter in place until you are contacted by US staff that an evacuation flight has you on its manifest.

For Non-US Flights: Listen to information from the appropriate embassy/source you are coordinating with. Most embassies are currently requesting you shelter
in place until you are contacted to come to the airport. Do not depart until you are contacted regarding a flight: you will not be granted entry to the airport unless
you are due to board a scheduled flight. You should be ready to leave your home quickly upon receiving your flight information.

The traffic surrounding HKIA is busy, expect traffic jams, and be mindful of planning to arrive at the airport before curfew sets in (9pm to 6am).

Please note that there are unlikely to be any repatriation attempts for those who are not in, or cannot get to, Kabul. If you are able to do so safely, relocate to the
capital as quickly as possible; alongside ensuring you have pursued the most appropriate evacuation route, and send updated location information to the contact
listed once you arrive. The US government has confirmed that they cannot ensure safe passage to the airport: you must make your own arrangements.

Map of Taliban Checkpoints (Work in Progress, note there are additional kinetic patrols not marked on the map): https://bit.ly/3xUWwCW
Support Refugees: https://bit.ly/3mbUeNp 

Nation- Requirements Contact Details


State

Canada Priority to those who worked with the Government of Canada-Afghanistan@international.gc.ca Email your details. Full name, date of
Canada or the Canadian Armed Forces. birth, email address, phone number,
description of the work you did with the
NGO Staff may also apply through this system, with Government of Canada or the Canadian
slightly different requirements. Armed Forces including job title, ID
number, points of contact who are
Canadian nationals; and your Tazkira
number.

NGO staff should establish (with


documentation where possible) a link
between a GAC project/GAC official staff
member (ie: an email chain with a rep)
and a recommendation letter/statement of
appointment from the NGO which must
list the projects worked on and the scope
of employment with that particular NGO.
Applicants should aim to provide
Canadian references from the same org.

United Non-U.S. Citizens awaiting an Immigrant Visa may https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage Fill the form in for EVERY member of
States be processed after US citizens and those with Lawful .aspx? your family. If you have family in the US,
Permanent Residency. id=dFDPZv5a0UimkaErISH0S0jG7jCPVrp ask them to request their Senator reach
As2b5YumFx6FUOUNBS0lPNFk1SjhEQz out to the State Department, and their
BRRDlXS0NXNFM1WCQlQCN0PWcu Congressperson registers their support.

Everyone processing visas (SIV, P-2, P-1,


otherwise) should fill out a repatriation
form, as they're using this to help organise
the flight manifests.

Ensure you enter your EMAIL accurately,


and check regularly (including spam).
This is how they are notifying people of
space on flights and delivering your
Airport Access Pass. You will not be
admitted to the airport if you are unable to
show this pass. Bring an external charger.

United Afghans with SIV approved or pending status. NVCSIV@state.gov Have your application number ready.
States 1-603-334-0828

For emergencies, call +1-202-501-4444


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

United Any current or former Locally Employed Staff afghanistan@mod.gov.uk Have details including your work history,
Kingdom assessed to be at serious risk of threat to life will be LocalStaff-Afghanistan@mod.gov.uk  scans of passports and work IDs ready.
offered priority relocation to the UK regardless of 0792 907 303
their employment status, rank or role, or length of
time served. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePag
e.aspx?
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u

Germany Those who worked with the German government or 040.krise16@diplo.de Email your details, including work
military are prioritised, also valuable for those who history. Ensure you include a phone
have engaged in EU-funded human rights activities in number and email address.
Afghanistan.

Netherlands Those who worked with the Netherlands are kabul@minbuza.nl Email your details, including work
prioritised, also valuable for those who have engaged +31 247 247 247 history. Ensure you include a phone
in EU-funded human rights activities in Afghanistan. +31 6 82388055 (WhatsApp) number and email address.

Dutch expected to include female journalists and


humanitarians soon, due to a parliamentary vote.
Details forthcoming.

Denmark Will support those covered by the 2013 Interpreters Danish Embassy in Kabul (kblamb@um.dk) Email your details, including work
Act. This includes those who assisted the Danish Danish Embassy in Islamabad history. Ensure you include a phone
effort in Afghanistan and who are directly menaced or (isbamb@um.dk) number and email address.
imperiled as a result of having assisted the Danish Danish Military for Interpreter Requests
effort. Will include immediate family, the local (interpreters@mil.dk)
employee's spouse / cohabitant and unmarried
children under the age of 18, as well as anyone you
are responsible for e.g. a more distant disabled family
member.

Belgium Afghan citizens or residents who worked with the islamabad@diplobel.fed.be Email your details, including work history
Belgian military, embassy or related missions: islamabad.visa@diplobel.fed.be and ID. Ensure you include a phone
formally, through contractors or as ‘fixers’ may be +92 51 265 41 01 number and email address.
considered for humanitarian visas. +92 51 265 41 02
+92 51 265 41 03
+92 51 265 41 04
+92 300 855 02 27

Sweden Afghan citizens who previously worked for the ‘Contact 2021’ in the subject line to the Email your details, including work
Swedish Armed Forces or Swedish Embassy. following email address: history. Ensure you include a phone
ambassaden.kabul@gov.se number and email address.

Czech Afghan citizens who previously worked for the e-podatelnaMO@army.cz Email your details, including work
Republic Ministry of Defense of the Czech Republic or history. Ensure you include a phone
affiliated entities, including interpreters and their afg.prague@centrum.cz number and email address. The Czech
families. Republic has previously asked that those
posta@mvcr.cz they are assisting are within reach of the
airport. Be sure to highlight your location
to them.

Spain Afghan citizens who previously worked for the emb.kabul@maec.es Email your details, including work
Spanish military and embassy operations in history. Ensure you include a phone
Afghanistan, including interpreters and their families. +93-202-310-406 (Cannot at this time number and email address. First plane due
confirm as still in operation) to land on 18/08 with another en route.

Italy Afghan citizens who previously worked for the Italian ambasciata.kabul@esteri.it Email your details, including work
Embassy and Mission in Afghanistan. history. Ensure you include a phone
number and email address.

Switzerland Afghan citizens who previously worked for the Swiss doha@eda.admin.ch (Kabul staff are in Email your details, including work
government, even where contracted through agencies.  Doha) history. Ensure you include a phone
isl.vertretung@eda.admin.ch number and email address.
Swiss confirmed they will only take small numbers, info.dr@eda.admin.ch
restricted to those they employed.

Turkey Turkey is processing expedited visas and providing +93 79 782 82 83 (Kabul) Proceed as you would normally apply for
consular services for those of Turkish origin or +93 79 840 11 77 (Mazar) a visa; process may be expedited.
ancestry, who would ordinarily be able to apply. +93 79 182 79 76 (Herat)
+90 312 292 2929 (MOFA Call Centre)

India Those who are of Indian heritage, nationality or hold +91 97 17 78 5379 Include your documentation that
citizenship; as well as Shi’a and other minorities +91 11 49 01 6783 demonstrates status, and contact details,
including Hazara, Hindus and Sikhs who face +91 11 49 01 6784 as well as your location.
increased risk from Taliban. Afghan applicants are +91 11 49 01 6785
currently having their visa requests expedited.
WhatsApp number: +91-8010611290

MEAHelpdeskIndia@gmail.com
SituationRoom@mea.gov.in

https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/Registr
ation

NGO assistance for Sikhs and Hindus,


coordinating with Indian Govt:
+91 98107 90373 
contact@unitedsikhs.org

Pakistan Processing expedited visas and consular services for WhatsApp Have your passport and national ID ready.
those who would ordinarily be eligible to enter Visa Officer: (+93) 70 072 8627
Pakistan. Visa Assistance: (+93) 78 632 4769 If you have been booked on a flight to
Ambassador’s Office: (+93) 70 730 0900 Pakistan; your flight will go ahead in the
Will issue emergency visas for journalists, NGO staff form of a land-border crossing via
and diplomats. You can walk in to the Embassy to get Torkham. The Embassy will provide
these visas; no appointment necessary. details.

Iran Will support Shi’a Muslims in exiting the country, iranemb.kbl@mfa.gov.ir, (+93) 20 210 1391 Proceed as you would normally apply for
though have a significantly reduced diplomatic - 97 (Kabul) a visa; process may be expedited.
presence: only Kabul and Herat remain open. iranconsulate.hea@mfa.gov.ir, (+93) 40-220
013
(+93) 40--225 821 / 0 (Herat)

Uzbekistan Entry via third countries remains possible; with some uzb_emb_kabul@hotmail.com, (+93) 20- Proceed as you would normally apply for
limited border flow anticipated to be available: only to 250-04-31 (Kabul) a visa; expect delays, more appropriate for
those who would normally be eligible for an Uzbek (+93) 50 200-27-13 (Mazar) medium to low risk applicants.
visa. Processes are delayed. Ethnic Uzbeks Appointment only, contact prior to
encouraged to apply. attending.

Tajikistan Entry via third countries remains possible; with some tajembkabul@mfa.tj, (+93) 784 098 355 Proceed as you would normally apply for
limited border flow anticipated to be available: only to (Kabul) a visa; expect delays, more appropriate for
those who would normally be eligible for a Tajik visa. faizobod_ctj@mail.ru, (+93) 793 267 245 medium to low risk applicants.
Processes are delayed. Ethnic Tajiks encouraged to (Fayzabad)
apply. consultjkunduz@gmail.ru, (+93) 79 826
5872 (Kunduz)
krt_mazar@yahoo.com, (+93) 79 944 8301
(Mazar)

Kazakhstan Ethnic Kazakhs may apply for entry permits and visas, kabul@mfa.kz Proceed as you would normally apply for
depending on existing documentation, at the Embassy, (+93) 20-230-05-52 a visa; expect delays, more appropriate for
which remains open though operated by a (+93) 78-755-50-11 medium to low risk applicants. By
significantly reduced number of staff.  appointment only.

China Entry for Chinese citizens and visa holders. Processes chinaemb_af@mfa.gov.cn Proceed as you would normally apply for
may be delayed due to a local stay-at-home order (+93) 20 210 2545 (Kabul) a visa; expect delays, more appropriate for
given to Chinese nationals. Emergency papers medium to low risk applicants.
available for nationals married to Chinese citizens.

New People who helped the NZDF, Ministry of Foreign afghanistanresponse@mfat.govt.nz Email an explanation demonstrating your
Zealand Affairs and Trade, police, or gave assistance to the nzembassytehran@hotmail.co.nz (Embassy eligibility, supporting documentation, a
Operation Burnham inquiry. This includes contractors. in Iran is accredited for Afghanistan) copy of the passport (or other form of
Their families, partners and children can be included photo ID) for each individual and their
in the request to leave. 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)

United Afghans who supported the UAE humanitarian work kabulemb@mofaic.gov.ae Email your details, including work
Arab in the country  are not regarded to be at high risk; but uaemkbl@hotmail.com history. Ensure you include a phone
Emirates you may wish to enquire with the staff about potential kabul@mofa.gov.ae, (+93) 78 686 8687 number and email address.
paperwork to allow for entry on routes to the US if
you supported multiple missions.
Israel Afghans or other residents of Afghanistan who are +972 (0) 25 30 3155 Ensure you include a reachable phone
Jewish may apply for assistance. sar@mfa.gov.il number and email address. Include your
exact location (coordinates for ease).
https://survey.mfa.gov.il/WebSurveys/surve
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Notes for Foreign Citizens

Australian Citizens: AUS citizens in Kabul should have been at the North Gate of HKIA (8pm 17/08 in GMT+4:30) for evacuation via Hercules aircraft.
Immediately contact staff if you did not make it at +61 2 6261 3305, or via text on +61 421 269 080. My current understanding is that the jet will remain at Al-
Dhafra, UAE until Australian officials can confirm all evacuations are complete: reach out fast!

British Citizens: If you are stuck in Afghanistan, please contact the Foreign and Commonwealth Office immediately. You can reach them via email at
help@fco.gov.uk, or by phone at either +44 (0) 1908 516666 or +44 (0)20 7008 5000. You will hear a menu of options, and you should select ‘Consular Services
for British Nationals.’

Canadian Citizens: If you need assistance to leave Afghanistan, please contact the government on sos@international.gc.ca, or by phone at +1-613-996-8885. You
can also text +1 613-686-3658. 

Finnish Citizens: If you are in Afghanistan, and did not file a travel registration form prior to arriving/have not contacted the embassy, you should immediately
contact them on +358 9 1605 5555 or by e-mail at paivystys.um@formin.fi. The Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs believes they have made contact with all
Finnish citizens; so if you have not heard from them - contact them immediately.

Hungarian Citizens: The Hungarian government at this time is not confident in their assessment of the number, geographical distribution or status of its nationals
in Afghanistan. You should contact them to ensure they are aware of your location, contact details and passport information at +36-1-458-1178 or +36-1-458-
1253, or via email at mission.isl@mfa.gov.hu. 

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.
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.

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.

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.

Philippines 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.

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 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. 

US Citizens: Even if you have previously contacted the Embassy and notified them that you need assistance, you must complete the following form:
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?
id=dFDPZv5a0UimkaErISH0S0jG7jCPVrpAs2b5YumFx6FUOUNBS0lPNFk1SjhEQzBRRDlXS0NXNFM1WCQlQCN0PWcu. This form must be completed
for every person in your group. The State Department emergency line can be reached at (202) 501-4444; or else you may email KabulACS@state.gov. 
Private Evacuations

There may be opportunities to evacuate Kabul due to the fundraising efforts that are ongoing worldwide. These flights do not have permission to land at HKIA,
as the priority is the ongoing NATO-led military operations to evacuate Afghan civilians and citizens of NATO countries as efficiently as possible. However, as
these operations shrink - these private routes may become available. I have listed some contact details below, but cannot 100% vouch for the authenticity of
these projects. Please be extremely cautious about your information security. I do not advise relying on these benefactors for any high risk Afghans: remember
that anyone can set up these projects and use it to phish your data, including the Taliban.

Flyaway Project: Email rebecca.murga@me.com your details for assistance (this is the @quentquarantino fundraiser on Instagram)

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