Afghanistan - Consulate of Switzerland in Kabul |
You are a Afghan citizen or you are from Switzerland and are looking for information on the consulate of Switzerland in Kabul situated in Afghanistan. A consulate in Kabul could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Switzerland. It all depends on the importance of Kabul and Afghanistan in the relationships with the government of Switzerland.
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 Switzerland in Afghanistan besides Kabul
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 Kabul
Most consulates in Kabul need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Switzerland 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 Switzerland.
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.