Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan: Closures

(asked on 14th October 2024) - View Source

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they considered the difficulty of obtaining visas for those wishing to visit Afghanistan before requesting the Afghan embassy in London to be closed.


Answered by
Lord Collins of Highbury Portrait
Lord Collins of Highbury
Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
This question was answered on 24th October 2024

The State of Afghanistan decided to close the Afghan Embassy in London and dismiss its staff. This decision was not made by the UK Government. UK policy towards Afghanistan has not changed, especially regarding women and girls. In line with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, Afghanistan is responsible for the appointment and termination of staff at its embassies. We recognise the closure of the embassy is likely to create challenges for Afghans in the UK who require consular services.

The FCDO recommends against all travel to Afghanistan.

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