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Embassy of Afghanistan in Ottawa, Canada

Embassy of Afghanistan in Ottawa, Canada, located at 240 Argyle Avenue. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Afghanistan, or find information about the address, previous ambassadors, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    240 Argyle Avenue
    Ottawa, ON K2P 1B9
    Canada
  • Telephone

    (613) 563-4223

    (613) 563-4265

  • Fax

    (613) 563-4962

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
    Thursday 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
    Friday 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
    Tuesday 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed – Opens today at 10:00 AM

    🕒 Current time in Ottawa: 5:34 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at 240 Argyle Avenue, the embassy is near key landmarks like Confederation Park and Rideau Canal. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Afghanistan in Ottawa, Canada

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day: June 24 Flag of Canada
  • Ashura: June 26 Flag of Afghanistan
  • Canada Day: July 1 Flag of Canada
  • Civic Holiday: August 3 Flag of Canada

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Afghanistan in Ottawa, Canada:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Power of attorney
  • Authentication of documents

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

Hassan Soroosh, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary

Related: List of ambassadors of Afghanistan to Canada

Online Resources

Explore the embassy and its services. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in Canada

Besides Embassy of Afghanistan in Ottawa, Canada, Afghanistan also has 1 representation in the following city of Canada:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Afghanistan in Canada

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of Afghanistan in neighboring countries or regions of Canada.

See also

Nearby Landmarks

Nearby Airports

  • Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)
    (9.96 km away)
    Ottawa
  • Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
    (152.30 km away)
    Montreal

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This page was last edited on 06 April 2026 at 09:53 AM (EST).

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