Asia
Afghanistan
- Capital
- Kabul
- Population
- 43,844,111
- Currency
- Afghan Afghani (AFN)
- Calling code
- +93
- Languages
- Persian, Pashto, Uzbek
- 26missions
- 14embassies
- 12consulates
Afghanistan
Embassies and consulates in Afghanistan
embassies in Kabul
Diplomatic missions from 16 countries are based in Afghanistan, 26 missions in all (14 embassies and 12 consulates). Most embassies, 13 of 14, are in the capital, Kabul. Consulates are also found in Mazari Sharif, Herat and Kandahar.
Map
All missions in Afghanistan
Other cities in Afghanistan
- 14
- 5
- 4
- 2
- 1
Outside Kabul, missions are found in Mazari Sharif (5), Herat (4), Kandahar (2) and Jalalabad (1); most of them are consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates.
By country
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Caribbean Netherlands 1 embassy1 -
China 1 embassy1 -
France 1 embassy1 -
Germany 1 embassy1 -
India 2 consulates2 -
Indonesia 1 embassy1 -
Iran 1 embassy · 2 consulates3 -
Pakistan 1 embassy · 4 consulates5 -
Russia 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 -
Saudi Arabia 1 embassy1 -
Tajikistan 1 embassy1 -
Turkey 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 -
Turkmenistan 1 consulate1 -
United Arab Emirates 1 embassy1 -
United States 1 consulate1 -
Uzbekistan 2 embassies2
Visa rules for Afghanistan
Afghanistan visa guide · 8 visa types
Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 198 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Afghanistan.
Visa statistics
US visas issued to citizens of Afghanistan
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 1,943 | 1,046 |
| Student (F, M) | 365 | 151 |
| Exchange (J) | 61 | 16 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 70 | 19 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 9 | 4 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 119 | 139 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 215 | 105 |
| Total | 2,782 | 1,480 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 48.9% | 63.3% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 1,480 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Afghanistan, the 152nd highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 71%, student visas 10% and diplomatic and official visas 9%. That is 47% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (2,782).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Afghanistan received 40, 96% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 63.3% for citizens of Afghanistan in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 48.9%).
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Afghanistan’s own missions abroad
- 4
- 4
- 2
- 2
- 2
- 2
Afghanistan’s embassies abroad (47)
Afghanistan itself has 47 missions abroad, in 34 countries. Its largest networks are in Germany (4), Iran (4), the United Arab Emirates (2), India (2) and Pakistan (2).
Good to know
Where the embassies are
Most embassies, 13 of 14, are in the capital, Kabul. Pakistan has the most missions in Afghanistan, 5, followed by Iran (3), India (2), Russia (2) and Turkey (2).
Travel advice for Afghanistan
Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Afghanistan: the US State Department rates Afghanistan at Level 4, do not travel (updated 19 February 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Afghanistan (updated 30 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Afghanistan (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Frequently asked questions
Which country has the most consulates in Afghanistan?
Pakistan, with 5 missions, followed by Iran (3).
Do I need a visa for Afghanistan?
Of 198 passports, 198 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Afghanistan; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.