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India Embassy and Consulates in Afghanistan
5 Diplomatic Missions
5 Cities
India Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan
Shahrara Rd, Kabul, Afghanistan
Phone: +93 20 220 0185
Working hours: Close now (Lunch time)
India Consulate General in Herat, Afghanistan
East Of Bagh Millat, Roodaki Road, 5Th Sub-District, Herat Afghanistan
Phone: 00-93-40-2221145 / 2258263
Working hours: Close now (Lunch time)
India Consulate General in Jalalabad, Afghanistan
House No. 449 & 450, Street No. 1, Area No. 2 Pd No. 3, Habibabad, Jalalabad , Afghanistan
Phone: +9379 397 O142
Working hours: Close now (Lunch time)
India Consulate General in Kandhar, Afghanistan
Shar-E-Nau District 6 Kandhar Road Heart Afghanistan
Phone: + 937 022 22085
Working hours: Close now (Lunch time)
India Consulate General in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan
Krate Zuhiruddin Faryabi Nearalmas Wedding Hll Mazar-I- Sharif Afghnistan
Phone: +93 50-2047242
Working hours: Close now (Lunch time)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of India may close on the following Afghan and Indian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 day, 8 hours |
| Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | Friday, October 02 | 1 week, 3 days |
| First Day of Sharad Navratri | Sunday, October 11 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| First Day of Durga Puja Festivities | Saturday, October 17 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Dussehra | Tuesday, October 20 | 4 weeks |
| Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth) | Thursday, October 29 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Diwali/Deepavali | Sunday, November 08 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Bhai Duj | Wednesday, November 11 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Chhat Puja (Pratihar Sashthi/Surya Sashthi) | Sunday, November 15 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Guru Tegh Bahadur's Martyrdom Day | Tuesday, November 24 | 2 months |
1. How many Indian Embassies/Consulates are there in Afghanistan?
India currently maintains 5 diplomatic representative offices in Afghanistan including Kabul, Herat, Jalalabad, Kandhar and Mazar-i-Sharif.
2 - Do Afghan citizens need a visa for India?
Afghan citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into India. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of India in Afghanistan for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Indian embassies in Afghanistan?
The Indian representative offices in Afghanistan will be closed in observance of the following Afghan and Indian holidays in 2026/2024:
- September Equinox (AF & IN) Wed, Sep 23, 2026 (1 day, 10 hours)
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Time in India vs Afghanistan
New Delhi, India time is 1:00 hours ahead of Kabul, Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan
13:16PMMonday, September 21, 2026
New Delhi, India
14:16PMMonday, September 21, 2026