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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: Close now
Afghanistan Consulate General in Istanbul, Turkey
1. Levent Mah., Levent Cad. No:28, 34330 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Tturkey
Phone: +90 212 343 8722
Working hours: Close now
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Day (National Day) | Wednesday, August 19 | 5 days, 20 hours |
| The Prophet's Birthday | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Victory Day | Sunday, August 30 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Martyrs and Ahmad Shah Masoud Day | Wednesday, September 09 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Republic Day Eve | Wednesday, October 28 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Republic Day | Thursday, October 29 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Ataturk Memorial Day | Tuesday, November 10 | 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 Eve | Thursday, December 31 | 4 months, 2 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:
- Independence Day (National Day) (AF) Wed, Aug 19, 2026 (6 days)
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Time in Afghanistan vs Turkey
Kabul, Afghanistan time is 1:30 hours ahead of Ankara, Turkey
Ankara, Turkey
23:48PMWednesday, August 12, 2026
Kabul, Afghanistan
01:18AMThursday, August 13, 2026