Afghan Consulate General in Istanbul
Consulate General 
Afghanistan Istanbul, Turkey
- Address
- Levent Caddesi 28, 34330 Istanbul
- Phone
- +90 212 343 87 22
- Website
- afghanconsulate.org.tr
- Fax
- +90 212 343 87 23
Head of mission: Mohammad Akbar Azeemi
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Turkish Foreign Ministry diplomatic portal · Record last updated on 6 October 2025
The Afghan consulate general in Istanbul is at Levent Caddesi 28, 34330 Istanbul; Afghanistan’s embassy is in Ankara, about 350 km away. Afghanistan requires Turkish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00–14:00.
Opening hours of the Afghan consulate general in Istanbul
| Monday | 09:00–14:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–14:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–14:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–14:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–14:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Turkey
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New Year's Day
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Eid al-Fitr First Day
The Afghan consulate general in Istanbul is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–14:00.
Afghanistan visa for Turkish citizens
TurkeyAfghanistan Visa required Afghanistan visa for citizens of Turkey
AfghanistanTurkey Visa required Turkey visa for citizens of Afghanistan
Afghanistan requires Turkish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Check with the Afghan consulate general in Istanbul whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
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Honorary Consulate of Mali in IstanbulAsma Sokağı 1, 34330 Istanbul
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Consulate of Spain in IstanbulKaranfil Aralığı Sokağı 16, 34330 Istanbul
Afghanistan’s other missions in Turkey
- Embassy of Afghanistan in Ankara
Cinnah Caddesi 88, 06551 Ankara
The Afghan embassy is in Ankara, about 350 km away. Besides the Afghan consulate general in Istanbul, Afghanistan has 1 other mission in Turkey. Turkey in turn has 2 missions in Afghanistan, its embassy being in Kabul.
Good to know
About the Afghan consulate general in Istanbul
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of Afghanistan in Istanbul. It is headed by Mohammad Akbar Azeemi, according to the records. A consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.
Address and contact
Address: Levent Caddesi 28, 34330 Istanbul. The record for the Afghan consulate general in Istanbul includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Afghan citizens travelling to Turkey
Afghan citizens need a visa for Turkey, obtained before travel.
When the Afghan consulate general in Istanbul is closed
The Afghan consulate general in Istanbul closes on Turkey’s public holidays, the next being New Year's Day (Yılbaşı) on Friday 1 January 2027 and Eid al-Fitr First Day (Ramazan Bayramı 1. Gün) on Wednesday 10 March 2027 (date provisional).
Before visiting the Afghan consulate general in Istanbul
Current procedures for the Afghan consulate general in Istanbul, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Afghan consulate general in Istanbul
The Afghan consulate general in Istanbul has 24 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Afghan Consulate General in Istanbul?
The Afghan consulate general in Istanbul is at Levent Caddesi 28, 34330 Istanbul.
What are the opening hours of the Afghan Consulate General in Istanbul?
The Afghan consulate general in Istanbul is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–14:00.
Is the Afghan Consulate General in Istanbul open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Afghan consulate general in Istanbul do not include Saturday.
When is the Afghan Consulate General in Istanbul closed?
The Afghan consulate general in Istanbul closes on Turkey’s public holidays, the next being New Year's Day (Yılbaşı) on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on the national day of Afghanistan.
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Afghanistan requires Turkish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Afghan embassy in Turkey?
The Afghan embassy is in Ankara, about 350 km from the Afghan consulate general in Istanbul.
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