Consulate General of Afghanistan in Istanbul, Turkey
Consulate General of Afghanistan in Istanbul, Turkey, located at 1. Levent mah., Levent cad. No:28. View a location map, get driving directions or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).
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Consulate General Address
1. Levent mah., Levent cad. No:28
Beşiktaş
34330 Istanbul
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Telephone
+90 212 343 8722, Consulate Services / Passport Section: 0506 854 42 31
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Fax
+90 212 343 8723
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Email
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Office Hours
Wednesday 9:00 AM–4:00 PMThursday 9:00 AM–4:00 PMFriday 9:00 AM–4:00 PMSaturday ClosedSunday ClosedMonday 9:00 AM–4:00 PMTuesday 9:00 AM–4:00 PMStatus: 🟢 Open now – Closes at 4:00 PM
🕒 Current time in Istanbul: 12:27 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026
Location Map
Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.
Upcoming Holidays
Please note that the Consulate General may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Consulate General directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.
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Ashura:
June 26
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Democracy and National Unity Day:
July 15
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"Afghan Jihad" Victory Day:
August 15
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Independence Day:
August 19
Common Visa Types
Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Afghanistan without a visa. The most common types of Afghanistan visas are the following.
- Diplomatic visa (DV)
- Official visa (OV)
- Business visa (BV)
- Working entry visa (WV)
- Tourist visa (TV)
- Visit visa (VV)
- Student visa (SV)
- Upon arrival visa (UAV)
- Crew visa (CV)
- Transit visa (TSV)
- Residence visa (RV)
- Transit visa (TV)
- Exit visa (EXV)
Head of Mission
Mohammad Amin Yaqoubi, Consul General
Online Resources
Explore the consulate and the services it offers. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.
Additional Missions in Turkey
Besides Consulate General of Afghanistan in Istanbul, Turkey, Afghanistan also has 1 representation in the following city of Turkey:
- Ankara (Embassy)
Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries
Explore the diplomatic missions of Afghanistan in neighboring countries or regions of Turkey.
- Sofia, Bulgaria (Embassy)
- Larnaca, Cyprus (Honorary Consul)
- Rome, Italy (Embassy)
- Madrid, Spain (Embassy)
See also
Turkey in Afghanistan
Turkey has 2 representations in the following cities:
Nearby Airports
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Istanbul Airport (IST)
(31.14 km away)
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Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
(31.67 km away)
Istanbul
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This page was last edited on 27 May 2025 at 09:26 AM (EST).