Turkey - Consulate of Afghanistan in Istanbul |
You are a Turkish citizen or you are from Afghanistan and are looking for information on the consulate of Afghanistan in Istanbul situated in Turkey. A consulate in Istanbul could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Afghanistan. It all depends on the importance of Istanbul and Turkey in the relationships with the government of Afghanistan.
The difference between consulates found in Istanbul are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are
the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private
citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.
All consulates of Afghanistan in Turkey besides Istanbul
Afghan Consulate General in Istanbul, Turkey Cumhuryet Cad : Umac Apt 93 Kat: 5 Elmadag-Sisli Istanbul TurkeyEmail: afghancgist@yahoo.com info@afghanconsulateistanbul.com - Tel: (+90) 212 343 87 22 - Website: www.afghanconsulateistanbul.com
Or the embassy of Afghanistan in Turkey
Afghan Embassy in Ankara, Turkey
Cinnah Caddesi
No. 88 Cankaya
06551 Ankara
Turkey
Email: afg.embassy.tr@gmail.com
- Tel: (+90) 312 442 25 23
- Website: www.afghanembassy.org.tr
Consulate Appointment in Istanbul
Most consulates in Istanbul need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Afghanistan in Istanbul first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.
Travel Insurance
When you travel to Istanbul do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel
insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and
need a doctor or hospital in Turkey or Afghanistan.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in Istanbul please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.