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Composite: Extreme risk

High risk environment. Reconsider non-essential travel and follow expert guidance.

Recommendation: Official decision override: Do Not Travel. The composite score describes contributing conditions; it does not weaken the official advisory.

73
/ 100 composite

Do this next

  1. Do not travel to Afghanistan. · advisory
  2. Cancel any planned visits. · crime
  3. Rely only on fully self-contained medical evacuation plans if presence is unavoidable. · health
Field briefing · FILE No. UTTEWWEJ · 2026-07-31 22:34:28

Field Briefing

Mode: I plan to travel · Afghanistan

SECTION I·d — Official Travel Advisory

Level 4 · Do Not Travel

Afghanistan - Level 4: Do Not Travel

Issued 2026-02-20

Read full advisory → · US Department of State

SECTION I·f — Health Notices

Health Notices for this Destination

  • Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-07-30

    Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Samoa, Vietnam, New Caledonia (France), Maldives, Bolivia, Tonga, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia,

    CDC notice →

  • Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-03-09

    Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig

    CDC notice →

  • Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28

    Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan

    CDC notice →

Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-08-31 15:03:16 UTC

SECTION II — Quantitative Assessment

Official Level 4: Do Not Travel
The composite below is context only and does not weaken this advisory.
0 /100 — Composite Threat Index
COMPOSITE · Extreme

Official decision override: Do Not Travel. The composite score describes contributing conditions; it does not weaken the official advisory.

Origin / Destination

OriginOmaha, United States
Travel methodplane

SECTION IV — Trip Readiness

Trip Readiness (0/100)

Poorly Prepared

Document gap — handle before you go

  • verify passport validity

Next actions

  • verify passport validity
  • passport/visa checked
  • vaccines/health advice checked
  • travel insurance purchased
  • emergency numbers saved

SECTION V — Data Confidence

Data Confidence

Confidence: HIGH

Matched scope: country · Source: country-level

No detailed city match — country-level fallback used.

Last reviewed: 2026-05-14 18:20:53

SECTION VI — Top Risk Drivers

Top Risk Drivers

high

Extreme Advisory and Political Instability · advisory

The advisory score of 95 and political score of 95 reflect severe, high-level threats across the country.

→ Do not travel to Afghanistan.

high

Severe Crime Conditions · crime

A crime score of 85 indicates extreme risk of criminality and lack of rule-of-law protections.

→ Cancel any planned visits.

high

Health System Vulnerabilities · health

A health score of 75 indicates extreme risk regarding medical infrastructure deficits and disease exposure.

→ Rely only on fully self-contained medical evacuation plans if presence is unavoidable.

SECTION VII — Threat Vector Decomposition

Threat Vector Decomposition

Crime
85
Disease & Health
75
Government Advisory
95
Political & Civil Unrest
95
Natural Disaster & Weather
55
Transport & Route
29
Environmental
55
Accommodation
25
Arrival Time
30
Digital Security
55
Money Safety
65
Personal Modifier
30

SECTION VIII — Executive Summary

Executive Summary

Official advisory mandates Do Not Travel to Afghanistan due to extreme advisory, political, and crime scores reaching 95, 95, and 85 respectively. Health risks and money safety present severe concerns with scores of 75 and 65, compounded by an overall extreme composite risk rating.

Live Intelligence / AI-Assisted Briefing

Last AI sweep: 2026-08-24 00:00:14 · Refresh count: 4 · Status: fresh · Search: not used · AI: used

AI summary: Official advisory mandates Do Not Travel to Afghanistan due to extreme advisory, political, and crime scores reaching 95, 95, and 85 respectively. Health risks and money safety present severe concerns with scores of 75 and 65, compounded by an overall extreme composite risk rating.

Field recommendations

  • Cancel all travel plans to Afghanistan in compliance with the Level 4 Do Not Travel advisory.
  • Review emergency departure plans immediately if currently inside the country.
  • Maintain constant contact with diplomatic representatives.
  • Ensure digital communications are fully encrypted given political vulnerabilities.
  • Prepare for severe limitations in local emergency response services.

SECTION X — Predict / Protect / Rescue / Restore

Predict / Protect / Rescue / Restore

Predict

  • Check the official foreign-ministry travel advisory for your destination.
  • Check official health notices (WHO/CDC equivalent) for outbreaks.
  • Check the local weather forecast for the next 72 hours.
  • Check transport disruption notices (rail/strikes/airport delays).
  • Monitor protest/civil-unrest reports near your area.
  • Track natural-disaster alerts (earthquake, storm, flood).
  • Check disease outbreak notifications and required vaccinations.
  • Check airport status, immigration queues, and any transit-visa requirements.

Protect

  • Pre-book verified transport and avoid unsolicited drivers at hubs.
  • Avoid late-night movement in unfamiliar areas.
  • Keep digital and paper copies of your documents in two places.
  • Use front-facing bags in crowded areas; do not place valuables in back pockets.
  • Use bottled or filtered water; avoid uncooked food from informal vendors.
  • Steer clear of demonstrations and large gatherings.
  • Use ATMs inside banks during daylight hours; cover the keypad.

Rescue

  • Save local emergency numbers (police, ambulance, fire, general 112/911).
  • Identify the nearest hospital or clinic and how to reach it.
  • Carry a backup payment card stored separately from your main wallet.
  • Know the address of your country’s embassy or consulate.
  • Have a medical escalation plan including English-speaking care if needed.

Restore

  • After return, monitor symptoms (especially fever, GI, respiratory) for 14 days.
  • Replace any lost or expiring documents promptly.
  • Report any theft or fraud to your bank and local authorities.
  • Review your insurance claim needs while details are fresh.
  • Update your travel checklist for next time.
  • Build in a rest day after long or stressful travel.

Route Risk

Transport / route score: 29/100

Route analysis uses baseline route rules. Live route mapping is not connected.

Emergency Numbers

Police119
Ambulance112
Fire112
General emergency112

Verify before relying on these numbers in an emergency. Source: baseline-demo.

SECTION XIX — Embassy / Consular Guidance

Before travel, check your country's official foreign ministry or embassy website for emergency assistance information.

Scam Patterns

Specific city-level scam pattern data is limited.

SECTION XXI — Digital Security

  • Use a VPN on public Wi-Fi.
  • Enable 2FA on email, banking, and travel accounts.
  • Back up document scans to a private cloud and a paper copy stored separately.
  • Avoid unknown USB ports and charging stations.
  • Keep automatic OS updates on; enable remote-wipe on your phone.

SECTION XXII — Money Safety

  • Carry a backup payment card stored separately from your wallet.
  • Use bank-lobby ATMs in daylight; cover the keypad.
  • Keep a small amount of local cash for emergencies.
  • Watch for skimmers and shoulder-surfers around ATMs and payment terminals.
  • Use card-tap for transit and payments where possible to limit card-present exposure.

Personalized Safety Checklist

Verify Before Departure / Before Movement

  • Foreign-ministry / national travel advisory
  • Official travel-health authority (e.g. CDC, WHO, national equivalent)
  • WHO/CDC-style health notices
  • Local weather agency
  • Emergency services in the area you are in
  • Your embassy / consulate
  • Official immigration / visa source

SECTION XXV — Trust and Transparency

Data usedcountry-level
Estimated dataYes
Fallback logiccity -> country -> world
Confidencehigh
AI usedYes
Search usedNo
Last AI refresh2026-08-24 00:00:14
AI refresh statusfresh
NotesNo detailed city match — country-level fallback used.

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Disclaimer

Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.