Afghanistan
Last update 30 March 2026Travel advice
Risk index
Level 5: Leave immediately/ avoid all travels
5
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The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
IMPORTANT! The Ministry of Foreign Affairs informs of armed clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan on 26–27 February this year, as a result of which a critical deterioration of the situation has been observed. We remind that the risk level index for Afghanistan is 5: Warning to suspend all travel and to leave the country immediately, and for Pakistan 4: Warning to suspend travel throughout the country (except in cases of extreme necessity).(Published on 27 February 2026)
Embassy of Afghanistan in Sofia
Address: 1700 Sofia, Simeonovsko Shose 57, Residence 3
Tel: +359 2 962 51 93
Fax: +359 2 962 74 86
Opening hours: 09.00 - 16.00
Consular Department
Opening hours: Mon - Thurs, 09.30 - 12.00 and 14.00 - 16.00
E-mail: embassy_in_sofia@yahoo.com
As of 15 August 2021, the direct diplomatic presence of the Republic of Bulgaria in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan has been suspended due to the takeover of the country by the Taleban Movement and the withdrawal of the international security forces in Afghanistan.
For consular and visa services, citizens may apply to the Embassies of the Republic of Bulgaria in Delhi (Republic of India), Islamabad (Islamic Republic of Pakistan) or Tehran (Islamic Republic of Iran).