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Afghanistan

Embassies and consulates in Afghanistan

28 foreign missions in 5 cities, and 47 Afghan missions around the world.

Questions

How many foreign embassies are there in Afghanistan?

We list 22 embassies and high commissions and 6 consulates in Afghanistan, run by 22 countries.

Which city in Afghanistan has the most embassies?

Kabul, with 19 missions, followed by Herat (2).

Which cities in Afghanistan have foreign consulates?

Herat, Jalalabad, Kandahar and Mazar-i-Sharif. Consulates handle visas and help citizens outside the capital.

Where is the Embassy of Australia, Kabul?

Kabul. Website: http://afghanistan.embassy.gov.au/

How many embassies and consulates does Afghanistan have abroad?

47 missions in 42 countries, including United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Türkiye, Turkmenistan Kazakhstan, and 37 more.

Does Afghanistan have an embassy in United Arab Emirates?

Yes, in Abu Dhabi.

What is the difference between an embassy and a consulate?

An embassy is a country's main office in another country, usually in the capital. A consulate is a smaller office in another city that handles visas, passports and help for citizens.

How do I contact an embassy in Afghanistan?

Use the official website listed for each mission (20 of them have one). Many take visa applications only by appointment, so book online first.

Do I need an appointment to visit an embassy?

Usually yes, especially for visa applications. Book through the official website, arrive early, and bring printed documents and your passport.

Can an embassy help if I lose my passport?

Your own country's embassy or consulate can issue an emergency travel document. Report the loss to the local police first and keep the report.

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