This is NOT the official website of the Embassy of Switzerland in Afghanistan. The information contained in this site is provided for reference purposes only.
Switzerland Embassy and Consulates in Afghanistan
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
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 (Lunch time)
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of Switzerland may close on the following Afghan and Swiss holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | 1 week, 5 days |
| St. Stephen's Day | Friday, December 26 | 1 week, 6 days |
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Berchtold Day | Friday, January 02 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Epiphany | Tuesday, January 06 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 2 months |
| Ramadan starts | Wednesday, February 18 | 2 months |
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 2025/2024:
- December Solstice (AF & CH) Sun, Dec 21, 2025 (1 week, 1 day)
Comments (0)
Be the first to comment on this page
Visa Information
Time in Switzerland vs Afghanistan
Bern, Switzerland time is 4:30 hours behind Kabul, Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan
13:02PMFriday, December 12, 2025
Bern, Switzerland
09:32AMFriday, December 12, 2025