The Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has since 2006 advised against all travels to Afghanistan due to security reasons. As a result of further deterioration in the security situation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged all Swedes who are in Afghanistan to leave the country on 5 August 2021.
NEWSThe threat to Sweden and Swedish interests abroad was already classed as heightened. In light of the fact that two Swedes have been killed in Brussels following a terrorist act, Swedes abroad are encouraged to exercise increased caution and vigilance, and follow the advice of local authorities. Swedes abroad are also encouraged to register on the list of Swedish citizens abroad, and download the UD Resklar app and activate push notifications for the country in question.
Register on the list of Swedish citizens abroad (only in Swedish)The Embassy of Sweden in Kabul does not process residence permit applications. If you wish to apply for a residence permit please contact another Swedish embassy that handles matters related to Afghan citizens. More information about the respective embassy can be found at www.swedenabroad.com.
It is also possible to submit an online application for a residence permit on the Swedish Migration Agency's website. For more information, please see the follwing link: https://www.migrationsverket.se/English/Private-individuals.html.
The Embassy of Sweden in Kabul does not process visa applications. If you wish to apply for a residence permit please contact another Swedish embassy that handles matters related to Afghan citizens. More information about the respective embassy can be found at www.swedenabroad.com.
As of 16 August 2021, the Embassy’s work is being conducted from Stockholm.
Hence no emergency passports can be issued. For renewals of standard and provicional passports, please contact another Swedish embassy that handles matters related to Afghan citizens. More information about the respective embassy can be found at www.swedenabroad.com.