Afghanistan - Consulate of Switzerland in Herat |
You are a Afghan citizen or you are from Switzerland and are looking for information on the consulate of Switzerland in Herat situated in Afghanistan. A consulate in Herat could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Switzerland. It all depends on the importance of Herat and Afghanistan in the relationships with the government of Switzerland.
Sorry there is no consulate of Switzerland in Herat !
However, Switzerland could have more than one consulate in Afghanistan besides Herat.
When Switzerland has more consulates located in Afghanistan ouside of Herat you can find them mentioned below.
Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of Switzerland in Afghanistan of which you will find details also below.
The difference between consulates found in Herat 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 Switzerland in Afghanistan besides Herat
Swiss Representative Office in Kabul, Afghanistan - Kabul - AfghanistanEmail: kabul@eda.admin.ch - Tel: (+93) 790 080 800 - Website:
Or the embassy of Switzerland in Afghanistan
(There is no embassy of Switzerland located in Afghanistan)
Consulate Appointment in Herat
Most consulates in Herat need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Switzerland in Herat 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 Herat 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 Switzerland.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in Herat please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.