Looking for the Afghanistan Embassy in Berlin? Here you will find official contact details, visa information, and consular services in Germany.
The Embassy of Afghanistan in Berlin is the official diplomatic representation of Afghanistan in Germany. It serves as the main point of contact for Afghan citizens in Germany and provides information on consular services, visas and administrative matters.
Contact Details
| Address | Afghan Embassy in Berlin, Taunusstraße 3, 14193 Berlin, Germany |
| Telephone | +49 30 20 67 35 10 |
| Fax | +49 30 20 67 35 25 |
| info@afghanembassy.de / info.berlin@mfa.af | |
| Website | www.afghanembassy.de/en |
| Social Media | Facebook · X |
| Head of Mission | Mr. Abdul Baqi Popal, Ambassador |
Consular Section
| Address | Kronberger Straße 5, 14193 Berlin |
| Telephone | +49 30 20 67 35 16 |
Opening Hours Embassy
Below are the official opening hours of the Embassy of Afghanistan in Berlin. Visitors are advised to verify current opening times before planning their visit.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:50 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:50 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:50 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 08:50 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 08:50 - 16:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Opening hours may change on public holidays. Always verify before your visit.
Location of the embassy
The Embassy of Afghanistan in Berlin is located in the German capital and can be reached through public transportation and major road connections. Its central position allows convenient access for visitors traveling from different parts of the city.
Individuals planning their visit are encouraged to verify the exact address and consult navigation services in advance. Parking availability and local traffic conditions may vary depending on the time of day.
Before your visit
The Embassy of Afghanistan is at Taunusstraße 3 in Berlin-Grunewald, a quiet villa district in the south-west of the city. The consular section is a few minutes away at Kronberger Straße 5.
- Consular section: Kronberger Straße 5, 14193 Berlin, telephone +49 30 20 67 35 16.
- Check your district first: If you live in western or southern Germany, the Consulates General in Bonn or Munich are responsible for you, not Berlin.
About the Embassy of Afghanistan in Berlin
The embassy is listed by the German Federal Foreign Office as the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. Since the Taliban took power in August 2021, Germany has not recognised a new Afghan government, and the political situation of Afghan missions abroad has changed several times. For the roughly 400,000 Afghans living in Germany, the consular work of the embassy and the two Consulates General remains essential.
Afghanistan has three career missions in Germany: the embassy in Berlin and Consulates General in Bonn and Munich (in Grünwald).
Which Afghan office is responsible for me?
| Office | Federal states covered | Opening hours |
|---|---|---|
| Embassy, Berlin | Berlin, Brandenburg, Bremen, Hamburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Schleswig-Holstein, Thuringia | Mon–Fri 08:50–16:00 |
| Consulate General, Bonn | North Rhine-Westphalia, Hesse, Lower Saxony, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland | Mon–Thu 09:00–14:00 |
| Consulate General, Munich (Grünwald) | Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg | Mon–Thu 09:00–14:00 |
Note that the two Consulates General are closed on Fridays.
Consular services
Typical consular services for Afghan citizens include:
- New passports and extensions of machine-readable passports
- Confirmation of identity
- Powers of attorney for use in Afghanistan
- Birth, marriage and celibacy certificates
- Inheritance certificates
- Assistance with the transfer of deceased persons to Afghanistan
Requirements differ between services. Some documents, including powers of attorney, require you to appear in person.
Visa information
Travelling from Germany to Afghanistan
The German Federal Foreign Office warns against all travel to Afghanistan. The German Embassy in Kabul is closed and cannot provide consular help.
German citizens need a visa, which must be obtained before travel from an Afghan mission abroad. According to the Foreign Office, foreign currency must be declared on entry, Afghan currency is limited to 500 AFN, and smartphones are often checked at the border.
Afghan citizens in Germany
Afghan citizens need a visa for Germany. Visas for people in Afghanistan are processed by German missions in neighbouring countries, depending on the type of application. Residence permits, asylum and admission programmes are handled by German authorities, not by the embassy.
Other consulates and embassies in Berlin
161 other countries are represented in Berlin, among them: Albania (embassy), Algeria (embassy), Angola (embassy), Argentina (embassy), Armenia (embassy), Australia (embassy), Austria (embassy), Azerbaijan (embassy), Bahrain (embassy), Bangladesh (embassy), Belarus (embassy), Belgium (embassy), Bolivia (embassy), Bosnia and Herzegovina (embassy), Botswana (embassy), Brazil (embassy), Brunei (embassy), Bulgaria (embassy), Burkina Faso (embassy), Burundi (embassy). The full list of all 162 missions is on the overview page for Germany.
Closing days
The embassy and consulates are closed on German public holidays and on Afghan holidays, including Nowruz on 21 March and Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, whose dates change every year.
Emergency assistance
Afghan nationals in Germany
The embassy and Consulates General can issue documents and help after an accident, arrest or death, including the transfer of a deceased person to Afghanistan. They cannot influence German asylum or residence decisions.
German nationals in Afghanistan
Official German business relating to Afghanistan is handled from Germany and through a liaison office in Doha, Qatar. Germans in Afghanistan should register on the crisis-preparedness list “Elefand”.
Diplomatic missions between Afghanistan and Germany
Afghanistan in Germany
Measured in a straight line from Berlin, the nearest other Afghan office is the Consulate General in Munich (about 500 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Berlin.
- Berlin – Embassy of Afghanistan (this page)
- Bonn – Consulate General (North Rhine-Westphalia, Hesse, Lower Saxony, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland)
- Munich – Consulate General (500 km) (Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg)
Germany in Afghanistan
- Kabul – German Embassy, currently closed
- Doha (Qatar) – German liaison office for Afghanistan
Frequently asked questions about the Afghan Embassy in Berlin
I live in Cologne. Which Afghan office is responsible?
The Afghan Consulate General in Bonn, which covers North Rhine-Westphalia, Hesse, Lower Saxony, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland.
Is the German Embassy in Kabul open?
No. It is closed. German matters relating to Afghanistan are handled from Germany and through a liaison office in Doha.
Are the Afghan consulates open on Friday?
No. The Consulates General in Bonn and Munich are open Monday to Thursday from 09:00 to 14:00.
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Details checked on 3 October 2026. Sources: German Federal Foreign Office (travel advice and missions). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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