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United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in Afghanistan
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
United Kingdom Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan
15Th Street, Roundabout Wazir Akbar Khan Po Box 334
Phone: +93 (0) 700 102 000
Working hours: Close now (Open in 8 hours 10 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following Afghan and British holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Early May Bank Holiday | Monday, May 04 | 0 minutes |
| Lag B'Omer | Tuesday, May 05 | 20 hours, 9 minutes |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Shavuot | Friday, May 22 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Whit Monday | Monday, May 25 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Day of Arafat | Tuesday, May 26 | 3 weeks |
| Eid al-Qurban | Wednesday, May 27 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Eid al-Qurban Holiday | Thursday, May 28 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Eid al-Qurban Holiday | Friday, May 29 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
1. How many British Embassies/Consulates are there in Afghanistan?
United Kingdom currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Afghanistan including and Kabul.
2 - Do Afghan citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
Afghan citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United Kingdom. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of United Kingdom in Afghanistan for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of British embassies in Afghanistan?
The British representative offices in Afghanistan will be closed in observance of the following Afghan and British holidays in 2026/2024:
- Early May Bank Holiday (GB) Mon, May 04, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Afghanistan
London, United Kingdom time is 4:30 hours behind Kabul, Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan
01:20AMMonday, May 04, 2026
London, United Kingdom
21:50PMSunday, May 03, 2026