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Embassy of Canada in Afghanistan - Contact information

Address, phone, fax, email

Street address:
Street No. 15, House No. 256
Wazir Akbar Khan
Kabul, Afghanistan

Telephone: 93 (0) 701 108 800
Fax: 93 (0) 701 108 805
Email: kabul@international.gc.ca

Hours of Operation

The embassy reception will answer your calls Sunday to Thursday 08:30-12:00, and from 13:00-16:30.

Security Notice

Please be advised that all visitors are subject to thorough personal search and vehicle inspection, in order to ensure the safety and security of Embassy employees and visitors. It is therefore recommended that you avoid carrying a large number of items, mobile phones and electronic devices with you when visiting as it may delay the security screening process. All personal items and electronics will also have to be stored prior to you accessing the Embassy. It is suggested that you plan to arrive at least 20 minutes prior to any scheduled appointment in order to complete the security screening process and the visitor’s registration procedures.

Also note that there is very limited parking space around the Embassy. Alternate transport arrangements are therefore recommended.

Consular Services

The Consular Section is open to the public Sunday to Thursday, from 08:30 to 12:00.

You can reach the embassy’s consular section via phone at the main number listed above, or by sending an email at kabulcs@international.gc.ca.

Passport Services

Please visit Passport Canada’s website for the most up-to-date information related to passports. When applying for a passport, we strongly encourage the use of the fillable PDF passport application forms for Canadians residing abroad available on Passport Canada’s website.

Note that the processing time for a passport application received in person at the embassy is 20 working days.

Both Canadian and US dollars are accepted for the payment of the passport and consular fees.

Citizenship Services

Please visit the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website for the most up-to-date information related to the citizenship services. When applying for a citizenship services, we strongly encourage the use of the fillable PDF Application for a Citizenship Certificate.

For the latest information on the processing time for a proof of citizenship, please consult the relevant section of Citizenship and Immigration Canada website.
While both Canadian and US dollars are accepted for the payment for citizenship services, you are strongly encouraged to pay online before submitting your application at the Embassy.

Other services, include certification and notarization of documents

Please contact the Consular Section directly for more information as it relates to other services.

Visa and Immigration Services

Please consult the Embassy’s Visas and Immigration page.

After-hours emergency contact information (for Canadian citizens only)

Call collect: (613) 996-8885 / (613) 944-1310(TTY)
Email: sos@international.gc.ca

The Emergency Operations Centre of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. An experienced officer is always available to respond to emergency calls from anywhere in the world. You can also phone the numbers above and follow the recorded instructions to reach the Emergency Operations Centre.

Travel Advisories

The most current travel advisories suggest to AVOID ALL TRAVEL in Afghanistan. For more details and the most up-to-date information, consult the travel advisories website.

Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada advises against all travel to Afghanistan, due to the unstable security situation, ongoing insurgency, terrorist attacks, the risk of kidnapping and a high crime rate. If you choose to travel to Afghanistan despite this warning, you are taking a serious risk. We strongly recommend that Canadians register with the Registration of Canadians Abroad (ROCA) service and include personal and professional contact details. If you are already in Afghanistan, you should leave. The Embassy of Canada in Afghanistan's ability to provide consular and other support throughout the country is very limited.