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Afghanistan Embassy and Consulates in Turkey
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Afghanistan Embassy in Ankara, Turkey
Aziziye, Cinnah Cd. No:88, 65560 Çankaya/Ankara, Turkey
Phone: +90 312 442 2523
Working hours: Open now (Close in 8 hours 8 minutes)
Afghanistan Consulate General in Istanbul, Turkey
1. Levent Mah., Levent Cad. No:28, 34330 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Tturkey
Phone: +90 212 343 8722
Working hours: Open now (Close in 8 hours 8 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Afghanistan may close on the following Turkish and Afghan holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Republic Day Eve | Wednesday, October 28 | 2 weeks |
| Republic Day | Thursday, October 29 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Ataturk Memorial Day | Tuesday, November 10 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 2 months, 1 week |
| December Solstice | Tuesday, December 22 | 2 months, 1 week |
| New Year's Eve | Thursday, December 31 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| New Year's Day | Friday, January 01 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Ramadan starts | Monday, February 08 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| Eid al-Fitr | Wednesday, March 10 | 4 months, 3 weeks |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Thursday, March 11 | 4 months, 3 weeks |
1. How many Afghan Embassies/Consulates are there in Turkey?
Afghanistan currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Turkey including Ankara and Istanbul.
2 - Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Turkish 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 Turkey for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Afghan embassies in Turkey?
The Afghan representative offices in Turkey will be closed in observance of the following Turkish and Afghan holidays in 2026/2024:
- Republic Day Eve (TR) Wed, Oct 28, 2026 (2 weeks)
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Time in Afghanistan vs Turkey
Kabul, Afghanistan time is 1:30 hours ahead of Ankara, Turkey
Ankara, Turkey
09:52AMTuesday, October 13, 2026
Kabul, Afghanistan
11:22AMTuesday, October 13, 2026