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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: Open now (Close in 5 hours 26 minutes)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 day, 10 hours |
| Ramadan starts | Wednesday, February 18 | 5 days, 10 hours |
| Republic Day | Sunday, March 01 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Saint Joseph's Day | Thursday, March 19 | 1 month |
| Eid al-Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Saturday, March 21 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Sunday, March 22 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Näfelser Fahrt | Thursday, April 02 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 1 month, 3 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:
- Valentine's Day (CH) Sat, Feb 14, 2026 (1 day, 12 hours)
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Time in Switzerland vs Afghanistan
Bern, Switzerland time is 4:30 hours behind Kabul, Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan
11:04AMThursday, February 12, 2026
Bern, Switzerland
07:34AMThursday, February 12, 2026