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U.S. Citizen Services

Welcome to the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy Kabul.  The Consular Section provides a variety of services, both routine and emergency, for American citizens.  The normal hours of operation are Sunday-Thursday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm; we are closed between 12:00-1:00 pm for lunch. Please plan to arrive before 3:30 pm for any service requiring a fee.  Except for reports of birth, appointments are not made for routine consular services.  Upon arrival at the U.S. Embassy, please enter through the “Embassy-side Service” gate. 

In an emergency, a consular officer is available 24 hours a day and can be reached at the following numbers:
Embassy switchboard: +93-(0)700-10-8001/8002
Mobile: +93-(0)700-20-1908
Office: +93-(0)700-10-8398 or 8083

If you are based in the U.S., the Overseas Citizen Services hotline is 1-888-407-4747.  Callers who are unable to use toll-free numbers, such as those calling from overseas, may reach the hotline by calling 1-317-472-2328.

contact information

American Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan
Phone: +93-(0)70-10-8001/8002
Mobile: +93-(0)70-20-1908
Office: +93-(0)70-10-8398
E-mail:
usconsulkabul@state.gov