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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: Open now (Close in 4 hours 43 minutes)
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: Open now (Close in 4 hours 43 minutes)
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: Open now (Close in 4 hours 43 minutes)
India Consulate General in Kandhar, Afghanistan
Shar-E-Nau District 6 Kandhar Road Heart Afghanistan
Phone: + 937 022 22085
Working hours: Open now (Close in 4 hours 43 minutes)
India Consulate General in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan
Krate Zuhiruddin Faryabi Nearalmas Wedding Hll Mazar-I- Sharif Afghnistan
Phone: +93 50-2047242
Working hours: Open now (Close in 4 hours 43 minutes)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vasant Panchami | Friday, January 23 | 9 hours, 42 minutes |
| Republic Day | Monday, January 26 | 3 days, 9 hours |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri | Sunday, February 15 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Lunar New Year | Tuesday, February 17 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Ramadan starts | Wednesday, February 18 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Ramadan Start (Tentative Date) | Thursday, February 19 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| Holi | Wednesday, March 04 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Gudi Padwa | Thursday, March 19 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Eid al-Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
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:
- Vasant Panchami (IN) Fri, Jan 23, 2026 (12 hours, 13 minutes)
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Time in India vs Afghanistan
New Delhi, India time is 1:00 hours ahead of Kabul, Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan
11:47AMThursday, January 22, 2026
New Delhi, India
12:47PMThursday, January 22, 2026