Afghanistan - Consulate of Ireland in Kabul

You are a Afghan citizen or you are from Ireland and are looking for information on the consulate of Ireland in Kabul situated in Afghanistan. A consulate in Kabul could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Ireland. It all depends on the importance of Kabul and Afghanistan in the relationships with the government of Ireland.

The difference between consulates found in Kabul 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 Ireland in Afghanistan besides Kabul

Or the embassy of Ireland in Afghanistan

(There is no embassy of Ireland located in Afghanistan)

Consulate Appointment in Kabul

Most consulates in Kabul need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Ireland in Kabul 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 Kabul 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 Afghanistan or Ireland.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Kabul please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.