Afghanistan, a nation with a rich history and a strategic location at the crossroads of Asia, has maintained diplomatic relations with various countries over the years.
However, following recent political changes, the presence of Afghan embassies and foreign diplomatic missions in Afghanistan has been impacted.
Although the situation remains fluid, Afghan embassies around the world continue to serve Afghan citizens abroad and foster relations with host countries.
Similarly, foreign nations have historically maintained embassies in Afghanistan, although some countries have scaled down or suspended operations due to security concerns.
Afghanistan Embassies Around the World
Afghanistan’s embassies provide essential consular services, including visa processing, passport renewals, and assistance to Afghan citizens abroad.
The current status of some embassies might be uncertain due to political changes, but many embassies continue to function and offer services.
Below is a breakdown of key Afghan embassies and consulates, grouped by continent.
North America
🇺🇸 Afghanistan Embassy in the United States
- Address: 2341 Wyoming Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
- Phone: +1 202-483-6410
- Website: http://www.afghanembassy.us
- Services Offered: Visa applications, passport renewals, consular support for Afghan citizens in the U.S., and promoting diplomatic, economic, and cultural relations between Afghanistan and the U.S.
🇺🇸 Afghanistan Consulate General in Los Angeles
- Address: 11040 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 210, Los Angeles, CA 90025, USA
- Phone: +1 310-479-1223
- Services Offered: Visa services, passport renewals, consular assistance for Afghan citizens in California, and fostering cultural ties between Afghanistan and the U.S.
🇨🇦 Afghanistan Embassy in Canada
- Address: 240 Argyle Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 1B9, Canada
- Phone: +1 613-563-4223
- Website: http://www.afghanemb-canada.net
- Services Offered: Visa services, passport renewals, consular assistance for Afghan citizens in Canada, and promoting diplomatic relations between Afghanistan and Canada.
Europe
🇬🇧 Afghanistan Embassy in the United Kingdom
- Address: 31 Princes Gate, London SW7 1QQ, United Kingdom
- Phone: +44 20 7589 8891
- Website: http://www.afghanistanembassy.org.uk
- Services Offered: Visa applications, passport services, consular support for Afghan citizens in the UK, and fostering diplomatic, cultural, and economic ties between Afghanistan and the UK.
🇩🇪 Afghanistan Embassy in Germany
- Address: Taunusstr. 3, 14193 Berlin, Germany
- Phone: +49 30 206 73 300
- Website: https://www.afghanembassy.de
- Services Offered: Visa services, passport renewals, consular assistance for Afghan citizens in Germany, and promoting diplomatic and economic relations between Afghanistan and Germany.
🇫🇷 Afghanistan Embassy in France
- Address: 32 Avenue Raphaël, 75016 Paris, France
- Phone: +33 1 40 62 50 00
- Services Offered: Visa services, passport renewals, consular assistance for Afghan citizens in France, and promoting cultural, diplomatic, and economic cooperation between Afghanistan and France.
Asia
🇮🇳 Afghanistan Embassy in India
- Address: 5/50 F Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India
- Phone: +91 11 2410 0411
- Website: https://www.afghanembassy.in
- Services Offered: Visa services, passport renewals, consular support for Afghan citizens in India, and fostering trade, cultural, and diplomatic relations between Afghanistan and India.
🇨🇳 Afghanistan Embassy in China
- Address: No. 9 Dong Zhi Men Wai Da Jie, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100600, China
- Phone: +86 10 6532 3518
- Website: http://www.afghanembassy.org.cn
- Services Offered: Visa services, passport renewals, consular support for Afghan citizens in China, and promoting trade, cultural, and diplomatic cooperation.
🇵🇰 Afghanistan Embassy in Pakistan
- Address: House No. 8, Street No. 90, Sector G-6/3, Islamabad, Pakistan
- Phone: +92 51 261 1112
- Services Offered: Visa services, passport renewals, consular support for Afghan citizens in Pakistan, and fostering diplomatic and cultural relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Foreign Embassies in Afghanistan
Foreign diplomatic missions in Afghanistan have fluctuated due to political and security concerns. However, some countries maintain an active diplomatic presence in Kabul, while others operate as non-resident embassies from neighboring countries.
🇺🇸 United States Embassy in Afghanistan (Operations Suspended)
- Address: Great Masood Road, Wazir Akbar Khan, Kabul, Afghanistan
- Phone: +93 700 108 001
- Website: https://af.usembassy.gov
- Services Offered: Visa services and consular support were offered until the suspension of operations. The embassy continues to handle Afghanistan-related matters through its mission in Qatar.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom Embassy in Afghanistan (Non-resident)
Embassy in Qatar (Handling Afghanistan-related matters)
- Address: West Bay, Doha, Qatar
- Phone: +974 4496 2000
- Website: https://www.gov.uk/world/afghanistan
- Services Offered: Visa services, consular assistance, and promoting UK-Afghanistan relations.
🇩🇪 German Embassy in Afghanistan (Operations Suspended)
- Address: Wazir Akbar Khan, Kabul, Afghanistan
- Phone: Operations have been suspended
- Website: https://afghanistan.diplo.de
- Services Offered: Consular services were provided prior to the suspension of embassy operations, with Germany now handling Afghan matters from nearby missions.
🇵🇰 Pakistan Embassy in Afghanistan
- Address: Great Masood Road, Kabul, Afghanistan
- Phone: +93 202 202 674
- Website: http://www.mofa.gov.pk
- Services Offered: Visa services, consular support for Pakistani citizens in Afghanistan, and fostering economic, cultural, and diplomatic ties between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Afghanistan’s embassies and consulates worldwide offer vital services to Afghan citizens abroad, including visa processing, passport renewals, and consular support.