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Turkey Embassy and Consulates in Afghanistan
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Turkey Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan
Shah Mahmoud Ghazi Khan Street No: 13 Kabul-Afghanistan
Phone: (00 93 20) 210 15 81 - 210 15 79
Working hours: Open now (Close in 4 hours 40 minutes)
Turkey Consulate General in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan
Katre-I Mevlana Celaleddin Muhammed Balkhi, Muhaberat – Ptt,P.O.Box: 9 Mazar-E Sharif/Afghanistan
Phone: (+93) 799 168 685
Working hours: Open now (Close in 4 hours 40 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Turkey may close on the following Afghan and Turkish holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Day (National Day) | Wednesday, August 19 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| The Prophet's Birthday | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 month |
| Victory Day | Sunday, August 30 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Martyrs and Ahmad Shah Masoud Day | Wednesday, September 09 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months |
| Republic Day Eve | Wednesday, October 28 | 3 months |
| Republic Day | Thursday, October 29 | 3 months |
| Ataturk Memorial Day | Tuesday, November 10 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 4 months, 4 weeks |
| December Solstice | Tuesday, December 22 | 4 months, 4 weeks |
| New Year's Eve | Thursday, December 31 | 5 months, 1 week |
1. How many Turkish Embassies/Consulates are there in Afghanistan?
Turkey currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Afghanistan including Kabul and Mazar-i-Sharif.
2 - Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Turkey?
Afghan citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Turkey. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Turkey in Afghanistan for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Turkish embassies in Afghanistan?
The Turkish representative offices in Afghanistan will be closed in observance of the following Afghan and Turkish holidays in 2026/2024:
- Independence Day (National Day) (AF) Wed, Aug 19, 2026 (3 weeks, 6 days)
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Time in Turkey vs Afghanistan
Ankara, Turkey time is 2:30 hours behind Kabul, Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan
11:50AMWednesday, July 22, 2026
Ankara, Turkey
10:20AMWednesday, July 22, 2026