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Switzerland Embassy and Consulates in Afghanistan
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Switzerland Consulate General in Kabul, Afghanistan
Street 13, Side Street 3 House 486 Wazir Akbar Khan Kabul Afghanistan
Phone: +93 790 080 800
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Switzerland may close on the following Afghan and Swiss holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 6 days, 12 hours |
| Jura Independence Day | Tuesday, June 23 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Ashura | Friday, June 26 | 1 week, 4 days |
| St. Peter and St. Paul | Monday, June 29 | 2 weeks |
| Swiss National Day | Saturday, August 01 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 2 months |
| Independence Day (National Day) | Wednesday, August 19 | 2 months |
| The Prophet's Birthday | Wednesday, August 26 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Martyrs and Ahmad Shah Masoud Day | Wednesday, September 09 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Jeune Genevois | Thursday, September 10 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Knabenschiessen | Saturday, September 12 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
1. How many Swiss Embassies/Consulates are there in Afghanistan?
Switzerland currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Afghanistan including and Kabul.
2 - Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Afghan citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Switzerland. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Switzerland in Afghanistan for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Swiss embassies in Afghanistan?
The Swiss representative offices in Afghanistan will be closed in observance of the following Afghan and Swiss holidays in 2026/2024:
- June Solstice (AF & CH) Sun, Jun 21, 2026 (6 days, 15 hours)
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Time in Switzerland vs Afghanistan
Bern, Switzerland time is 3:30 hours behind Kabul, Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan
08:56AMSunday, June 14, 2026
Bern, Switzerland
06:26AMSunday, June 14, 2026