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Switzerland Embassy and Consulates in Afghanistan
1 Diplomatic Missions
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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 44 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 10 hours, 43 minutes |
| Independence Day (National Day) | Wednesday, August 19 | 4 days, 10 hours |
| The Prophet's Birthday | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Martyrs and Ahmad Shah Masoud Day | Wednesday, September 09 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Jeune Genevois | Thursday, September 10 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Knabenschiessen | Saturday, September 12 | 4 weeks |
| Knabenschiessen | Sunday, September 13 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| Knabenschiessen | Monday, September 14 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| Swiss Federal Fast | Sunday, September 20 | 1 month |
| Federal Fast Monday | Monday, September 21 | 1 month |
| Mauritius Day | Tuesday, September 22 | 1 month, 1 week |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 month, 1 week |
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:
- Assumption of Mary (CH) Sat, Aug 15, 2026 (13 hours, 14 minutes)
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Time in Switzerland vs Afghanistan
Bern, Switzerland time is 3:30 hours behind Kabul, Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan
10:46AMFriday, August 14, 2026
Bern, Switzerland
08:16AMFriday, August 14, 2026