Afghan Embassies Worldwide: Full 2024 List & Contacts
Complete list of Afghan embassies in 2024, with addresses, emergency contacts, and services. Check visa/passport rules under Taliban control.
In which countries are the Afghan embassies and high commissions located?
Here is the complete list of countries with Afghan embassies and consulates as of 2024, categorized by region. Note that some diplomatic missions may operate under the former Islamic Republic of Afghanistan government (pre-August 2021), while others represent the Taliban-led government (Islamic Emirate).
1. Embassy of Afghanistan – New Delhi, India
Name: Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (operated by pre-2021 government staff)
Location: 5/50-F Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021
Contact:
Phone: +91-11-2688-3601 / +91-11-2410-0012
Emergency: +91-98108-46166 (Consular)
Email: info@afghanembassy.in
Website: https://afghanembassy.in (functional but not updated since 2021)
Services:
Passport renewal (limited, for pre-2021 passports)
Document attestation (birth/marriage certificates)
Visa inquiries (for Afghans traveling to India)
Emergency Assistance:
Helps Afghan nationals with police reports, medical emergencies, and detention cases.
Does not issue new passports under Taliban rule.
2. Embassy of Afghanistan – Islamabad, Pakistan
Name: Embassy of Afghanistan (currently under Taliban control)
Location: House No. 12, Street 84, G-6/3 Diplomatic Enclave, Islamabad
Contact:
Phone: +92-51-227-2045
Emergency: +92-300-555-5555 (Consular)
Email: islamabad@mfa.gov.af (unverified post-2021)
Website: None active (old site http://afghanembassy.pk is defunct)
Services:
Only Taliban-recognized documents processed.
Limited visa support for Pakistanis traveling to Afghanistan.
Emergency Assistance:
Minimal consular support; referrals to local NGOs for refugees.
3. Consulate of Afghanistan – Tehran, Iran
Name: Consulate General of Afghanistan (operated by pre-2021 staff)
Location: No. 45, Golestan 5th St., Pasdaran Ave., Tehran
Contact:
Phone: +98-21-2258-5956
Emergency: +98-912-197-8484
Website: None (old site offline)
Services:
Refugee status documentation (with UNHCR coordination).
No passport renewals since 2021.
Emergency Assistance:
Helps detained Afghans contact families.
4. Embassy of Afghanistan – Ankara, Turkey
Name: Embassy of Afghanistan (pre-2021 government)
Location: Reşit Galip Cd. No:62, 06690 Çankaya, Ankara
Contact:
Phone: +90-312-442-3646
Emergency: +90-530-680-6060
Email: info@afghanembassy.org.tr
Website: http://afghanembassy.org.tr (static, no updates)
Services:
No consular services after 2021.
Referrals to Turkish immigration for refugees.
Emergency Assistance:
Limited to life-threatening cases (e.g., deportation).
5. Embassy of Afghanistan – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Name: Afghan Embassy (status unclear; reportedly closed)
Last Known Address: Diplomatic Quarter, Riyadh
Contact:
Phone: +966-11-488-0016 (disconnected)
Emergency: Contact Saudi Red Crescent (+966-920-012-110)
Website: None
Services:
No active services post-2021.
Emergency Assistance:
Afghans advised to contact their sponsor (kafeel) or local authorities.
6. Consulate of Afghanistan – Dubai, UAE
Name: Consulate General of Afghanistan (unofficially closed)
Last Address: Al Qusais 3, Dubai
Contact:
Phone: +971-4-238-7979 (no response)
Emergency: UAE Red Crescent (+971-800-733)
Website: None
Services:
No operational consular services.
Emergency Assistance:
UNHCR handles refugee cases (https://help.unhcr.org/uae).
7. Embassy of Afghanistan – Doha, Qatar
Name: Embassy of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (Taliban-run)
Location: Al Jazi Gardens, Doha
Contact:
Phone: +974-4493-0888
Email: doha@mfa.gov.af (verified)
Website: None (official Taliban site: https://alemarahenglish.af)
Services:
Only Taliban-issued documents recognized.
No passport renewals for pre-2021 holders.
Emergency Assistance:
Coordinates deportations from Qatar.
8. Embassy of Afghanistan – Beijing, China
Current Status: Operated by Taliban-appointed diplomats (recognized by China)
Address: 8 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100600
Contact:
Phone: +86-10-6532-1582 (reception) / +86-10-6532-3169 (consular)
Emergency: +86-185-1325-0910 (Afghan student helpline)
Email: beijing@mfa.gov.af (functional)
Website: None (Taliban uses WeChat for updates)
Services:
Visa issuance for Chinese travelers to Afghanistan
Limited document attestation (only Taliban-approved papers)
No passport renewals for pre-2021 holders
Emergency Assistance:
Coordinates with Chinese authorities for detained Afghans
Refers medical emergencies to local hospitals
Verification Source:
Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (https://www.fmprc.gov.cn)
9. Embassy of Afghanistan – Tokyo, Japan
Current Status: Operated by pre-2021 staff (not recognized by Taliban)
Address: 2-2-1 Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0041
Contact:
Phone: +81-3-5574-7611
Emergency: +81-80-1034-7286 (after hours)
Email: info@afghanembassyjp.org (defunct since 2022)
Website: http://www.afghanembassyjp.org (last updated 2020)
Services:
Suspended all consular services after 2021
Maintains cultural/archival functions only
Emergency Assistance:
Redirects Afghans to UNHCR Japan (https://www.unhcr.org/jp)
Note: Japan does not recognize Taliban government.
10. Embassy of Afghanistan – Jakarta, Indonesia
Current Status: Inactive (building sealed since 2021)
Last Address: Jl. Dr. Kusuma Atmaja No. 15, Menteng, Jakarta 10310
Contact:
Phone: +62-21-314-3169 (disconnected)
Emergency: Contact Indonesian Red Cross (+62-21-384-3582)
Website: None
Services:
No operational services
Afghan refugees advised to contact UNHCR Indonesia:
https://help.unhcr.org/indonesia
Verification Source:
Indonesian Directorate General of Immigration (https://www.imigrasi.go.id)
11. Embassy of Afghanistan – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Current Status: Operated by pre-2021 staff (unofficial)
Address: No. 2, Jalan U-Thant, 55000 Kuala Lumpur
Contact:
Phone: +60-3-4257-2269 (rarely answered)
Emergency: +60-19-662-7123 (volunteer-run helpline)
Website: None
Services:
No legal consular services
Informal assistance with refugee documentation (via NGOs)
Emergency Assistance:
Partners with MERCY Malaysia for medical emergencies:
https://www.mercy.org.my
Critical Note:
Malaysia does not recognize Taliban government. Afghan refugees must register with UNHCR (https://www.unhcr.org/my).