{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/afghanistan/kabul","updatedAt":"2026-07-28T02:01:12.015Z","place":{"city":"Kabul","country":"Afghanistan","countryCode":"AF","lat":34.52813,"lon":69.17233},"safety":{"score":18,"level":"HIGH_RISK","answer":"Elevated risk — reconsider","saferThanPctOfCountries":6,"confidence":0.86,"caps":[{"max":18,"reason":"Level 4 advisory — \"Do Not Travel\""},{"max":32,"reason":"Terrorism deaths 99/million"}],"databaseScore":13,"travellerSentiment":{"score":51,"label":"Extremely negative","summary":"Recent traveler reports and forum posts describe Kabul as highly unsafe, with most visitors feeling uneasy and many canceling trips due to security concerns","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":12,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":96,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":45,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":51,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":0,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":20,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":66,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"U.S. Department of State","level":4,"label":"Do Not Travel","updated":"Fri, 20 Feb 2026","url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/afghanistan-advisory.html"},{"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)","level":4,"label":"Advises against all travel to parts of the country","updated":"2026-07-24T12:47:27Z","url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/afghanistan"},{"source":"Government of Canada","level":4,"label":"Avoid all 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victims","value":0,"display":"0.00 / 100k","year":"2022","score":92,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"bribery_contact_rate","label":"Bribery during public-official contact","value":50.1,"display":"50.1%","year":"2012","score":15,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"air_quality","label":"Air quality","value":48,"display":"US AQI 48 · Good","year":null,"score":90,"source":"Open-Meteo Air Quality"},{"key":"health","label":"Travel health notices","value":null,"display":"3 global notices","year":null,"score":92,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":36,"display":"July: highs ~36°C · high heat","year":null,"score":80,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · 50 quakes ≥M4.5 past yr","year":null,"score":76,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":4,"display":"Level 4 — Do Not Travel · 2 govts","year":null,"score":0,"source":"US State Dept · Canada"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"No — it is not safe for a traveler to visit Kabul, Afghanistan.","summary":"The composite safety index is 13/100 (HIGH RISK) with a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory from the U.S., U.K., and Canadian governments. While homicide and traffic‑related deaths are moderate, terrorism fatalities are high and the rule of law is extremely weak, making the overall environment unsafe for visitors.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are uncommon in tourist‑focused areas but can occur on unsecured streets or when traveling outside organized tours"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Pickpocketing is infrequent in organized tour zones but can happen in crowded bazaars and public transport"},"safeAreas":["Shahr-e-Nawr","Gulshan","Wazir Akbar Khan"],"avoidAreas":["Kabul Old City (Historic Center)","Karte Parwan","Karte Char"],"scams":["Opportunistic petty theft in crowded markets and transport hubs","Fake tour‑operator scams that promise safe passage but disappear after payment","Extortion by unofficial checkpoints demanding bribes"],"zones":[{"name":"Shahr-e-Nawr","level":"safe","note":"Relatively stable, well‑patrolled, home to hotels and restaurants; locals report it is safe to walk even at night"},{"name":"Karte Parwan","level":"caution","note":"Higher petty‑theft and pickpocketing activity; stay alert, especially after dark"},{"name":"Karte Char","level":"caution","note":"Known for elevated crime rates; avoid solo night travel and keep valuables out of sight"},{"name":"Gulshan","level":"safe","note":"Residential area with strong community presence; generally safe for visitors"},{"name":"Wazir Akbar Khan","level":"caution","note":"Busy commercial district; petty theft possible, remain vigilant in crowds"},{"name":"Kabul Old City (Historic Center)","level":"avoid","note":"High risk of pickpocketing, scams and occasional security checkpoints; best avoided by independent travelers"}]}}