This is NOT the official website of the Embassy of Afghanistan in Russia. The information contained in this site is provided for reference purposes only.

Afghanistan Embassy and Consulates in Russia

1 Diplomatic Missions 1 Cities

Table of contents

Moscow Holiday Calendar FAQs Comments

Afghanistan Embassy in Moscow, Russia

Povarskaya St, 42, Moscow, Russia

Phone: +7 495 690 3894 Working hours: Close now

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of Afghanistan may close on the following Russian and Afghan holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
Independence Day (National Day)	Wednesday, August 19	5 days, 20 hours
The Prophet's Birthday	Wednesday, August 26	1 week, 5 days
Day of Knowledge	Tuesday, September 01	2 weeks, 4 days
Martyrs and Ahmad Shah Masoud Day	Wednesday, September 09	3 weeks, 5 days
September Equinox	Wednesday, September 23	1 month, 1 week
Unity Day	Wednesday, November 04	2 months, 3 weeks
December Solstice	Monday, December 21	4 months, 1 week
December Solstice	Tuesday, December 22	4 months, 1 week
New Year's Day	Friday, January 01	4 months, 2 weeks
New Year Holiday Week	Monday, January 04	4 months, 3 weeks

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many Afghan Embassies/Consulates are there in Russia?

Afghanistan currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Russia including and Moscow.

2 - Do Russian citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?

Russian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Afghanistan. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Afghanistan in Russia for further instructions.

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Afghan embassies in Russia?

The Afghan representative offices in Russia will be closed in observance of the following Russian and Afghan holidays in 2026/2024:

Independence Day (National Day) (AF) Wed, Aug 19, 2026 (6 days)

Comments (0)

Be the first to comment on this page

Visa Information

Afghan visa requirements for Russian citizens

Time in Afghanistan vs Russia

Kabul, Afghanistan time is 1:30 hours ahead of Moscow, Russia

Moscow, Russia 23:50^PMWednesday, August 12, 2026

Kabul, Afghanistan 01:20^AMThursday, August 13, 2026