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Afghanistan Embassy and Consulates in United Kingdom
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Afghanistan Embassy in London, United Kingdom
31 Princes Gate, Knightsbridge, London Sw7 1Qq, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 207 589 8891 and +44 207 225 0095
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Afghanistan may close on the following British and Afghan holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 1 day, 20 hours |
| Independence Day (National Day) | Wednesday, August 19 | 5 days, 20 hours |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Monday, August 31 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Martyrs and Ahmad Shah Masoud Day | Wednesday, September 09 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Rosh Hashana | Saturday, September 12 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| Yom Kippur | Monday, September 21 | 1 month, 1 week |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 month, 1 week |
| First day of Sukkot | Saturday, September 26 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Hoshana Rabbah | Friday, October 02 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
1. How many Afghan Embassies/Consulates are there in United Kingdom?
Afghanistan currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in United Kingdom including and London.
2 - Do British citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
British 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 United Kingdom for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Afghan embassies in United Kingdom?
The Afghan representative offices in United Kingdom will be closed in observance of the following British and Afghan holidays in 2026/2024:
- Assumption of Mary (GB) Sat, Aug 15, 2026 (2 days, 2 hours)
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Time in Afghanistan vs United Kingdom
Kabul, Afghanistan time is 3:30 hours ahead of London, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
21:52PMWednesday, August 12, 2026
Kabul, Afghanistan
01:22AMThursday, August 13, 2026
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