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Russia Embassy and Consulates in Afghanistan

2 Diplomatic Missions 2 Cities

Russia Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan

Russia Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan
Dar-Ul-Aman Road, Ayub Khan Mena, 7Th District, Kabul
Phone: +9320 250 00 40 / +9320 250 00 10 / +93 798 023 793 Working hours: Close now

Russia Consulate General in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan

Russia Consulate General in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan
Maulana Jalaluddin Balkhi 37 Mazar-E-Sharif Afghanistan
Phone: +93 799-108-958 ; +93 798-440-721 Working hours: Close now

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of Russia may close on the following Afghan and Russian holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday Date Counting down
Independence Day (National Day) Wednesday, August 19 1 month, 2 weeks
The Prophet's Birthday Wednesday, August 26 1 month, 3 weeks
Day of Knowledge Tuesday, September 01 1 month, 4 weeks
Martyrs and Ahmad Shah Masoud Day Wednesday, September 09 2 months
September Equinox Wednesday, September 23 2 months, 2 weeks
Unity Day Wednesday, November 04 4 months
December Solstice Monday, December 21 5 months, 2 weeks
December Solstice Tuesday, December 22 5 months, 2 weeks
New Year's Day Friday, January 01 5 months, 4 weeks
New Year Holiday Week Monday, January 04 6 months

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many Russian Embassies/Consulates are there in Afghanistan?

Russia currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Afghanistan including Kabul and Mazar-i-Sharif.

2 - Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Russia?

Afghan citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Russia. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Russia in Afghanistan for further instructions.

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Russian embassies in Afghanistan?

The Russian representative offices in Afghanistan will be closed in observance of the following Afghan and Russian holidays in 2026/2024:

  • Independence Day (National Day) (AF) Wed, Aug 19, 2026 (1 month, 2 weeks)

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Time in Russia vs Afghanistan

Moscow, Russia time is 2:30 hours behind Kabul, Afghanistan

Kabul, Afghanistan 23:21PMThursday, July 02, 2026
Moscow, Russia 21:51PMThursday, July 02, 2026