Embassy of Afghanistan in London

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If you are living or residing in London and planning a trip to Afghanistan, you may want to know the address, phone or office hours of the Embassy of Afghanistan in London.

This information is for:

British passport holders living in London
Afghan passports traveling/working or living in London
Foreign passports currently residing in London

Embassy Information

Address:	31 Princes Gate, Knightsbridge, London Sw7 1Qq, United Kingdom
Phone:	+44 207 589 8891 and +44 207 225 0095
Fax:	+44 207 581 3452 and +44 207 584 4801
Email:	london@mfa.gov.af and contacts@afghanistanembassy.org.uk
Website:	afghanistanembassy.org.uk
Office hours:	Monday - Friday : 09:00 - 17:00
Current time in London	15:58 PM Monday, January 19 2026-01-19 (GMT +0000)
Current time in Kabul (Afghanistan)	20:28 PM Monday, January 19 2026-01-19 (GMT +0430)

The following services may be available at the Embassy:

Issuance/renewal of passports
Document notarization
Issuing visas to Afghanistan
Offering assistance in case of emergencies for Afghan citizens

Fast Facts:

Distance: The distance between London and Kabul is 5663.20 km (3518.95 miles). The average travel time is 11 hours 47 minutes.
Time difference: London is 5:30 hours behind Kabul. When the time is 15:58 on January, Monday 19 in London, it is 20:28 on January, Monday 19 in Kabul

Map and Directions

Get directions to the Embassy of Afghanistan in London.

Distance from city center 4.77 km ( 2.96 miles)

Nearest airport London City Airport (LCY)

Distance to airport 15.49 kms

Office Hours

Date	Office hours	Note
Monday (Today, January 19, 2026)	09:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:30	Close in 32 minutes
Tuesday (January 20, 2026)	09:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:30
Wednesday (January 21, 2026)	09:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:30
Thursday (January 22, 2026)	09:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:30
Friday (January 23, 2026)	09:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:30
Saturday (January 24, 2026)		Closed
Sunday (January 25, 2026)		Closed

Upcoming holidays:

Burns Night: Jan. 25, 2026 (Next 5 days, 8 hours)

Embassy of Afghanistan in London FAQs

1. Where is the embassy of Afghanistan located?

It is located at 31 Princes Gate, Knightsbridge, London Sw7 1Qq, United Kingdom. Coordinates: (-0.1743469, 51.5014062).

2. How do I contact the Afghanistan Embassy in London?

You can contact the embassy by phone at: +44 207 589 8891 and +44 207 225 0095. The working hours are from Monday - Friday : 09:00 - 17:00 except official holidays in Afghanistan and United Kingdom.