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Afghan Embassy in Switzerland

1 embassy

Afghanistan is represented in Switzerland by 1 mission: an embassy in Geneva. Swiss citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Afghanistan.

Afghan Embassy in Geneva

At Rue de Varembé 3, 1202 Genève, the Afghan embassy represents Afghanistan towards Switzerland. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Afghanistan visa for Swiss citizens

SwitzerlandAfghanistan Visa required Afghanistan visa for citizens of Switzerland

AfghanistanSwitzerland Visa required Switzerland visa for citizens of Afghanistan

Swiss citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Afghanistan. In Switzerland, applications go to the Afghan embassy in Geneva, or to a visa centre working for Afghanistan.

Switzerland’s missions in Afghanistan

Switzerland has no mission in Afghanistan on record; Swiss citizens there would be served by an embassy accredited from another country.

Good to know

Afghanistan in Switzerland

Worldwide, Afghanistan has 47 missions in 34 countries; one of them is in Switzerland.

Travel to Switzerland for Afghan citizens

Afghan citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel. In Switzerland, Afghan citizens can turn to the Afghan embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the Afghan embassy in Switzerland is closed

The Afghan embassy in Switzerland closes on Switzerland’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026, New Year's Day (Neujahr) on Friday 1 January 2027 and Ascension Day (Auffahrt) on Thursday 6 May 2027.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Afghan embassy in Switzerland?

The Afghan embassy is in Geneva, at Rue de Varembé 3, 1202 Genève.

Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?

Swiss citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel.

Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Switzerland?

Afghan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.

Does Switzerland have an embassy in Afghanistan?

No mission of Switzerland in Afghanistan is on record.