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Afghanistan Embassy and Consulates in United Kingdom

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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 (Lunch time)

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

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

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
Burns Night	Sunday, January 25	3 days, 3 hours
Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day)	Monday, February 02	1 week, 4 days
Valentine's Day	Saturday, February 14	3 weeks, 2 days
Carnival / Shrove Tuesday	Tuesday, February 17	3 weeks, 5 days
Ramadan Start	Wednesday, February 18	3 weeks, 6 days
St. David's Day	Sunday, March 01	1 month, 1 week
Purim	Tuesday, March 03	1 month, 1 week
Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power)	Sunday, March 15	1 month, 3 weeks

Frequently asked questions, answered

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:

Burns Night (GB) Sun, Jan 25, 2026 (3 days, 10 hours)

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Visa Information

Afghan visa requirements for British citizens

Time in Afghanistan vs United Kingdom

Kabul, Afghanistan time is 4:30 hours ahead of London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom 13:07^PMWednesday, January 21, 2026

Kabul, Afghanistan 17:37^PMWednesday, January 21, 2026