How long does it take to renew Afghan passport?

How long does it take to renew Afghan passport?

PROCESSING TIME: The issuance of a new machine-readable Afghan passport normally takes 2-3 months. It may take longer in exceptional circumstances.

Who is the Afghan ambassador in Norway?

Mr. Ghafoorzai
Mr. Ghafoorzai has recently been appointed as Afghanistan’s Ambassador to Oslo, Norway with non-resident Ambassador status in Denmark and Iceland, as well.

How can I check my visa status for Afghanistan?

After your visa interview, you may check the status of your visa application online at https://ceac.state.gov/CEAC/. You will need your case number to access your case information.

How do I renew my Afghan passport?

What documents you need to apply

1. Bring your ePassport – Machine-readable passport (Old hand-written passports can not be extended)
2. Duly completed and signed Passport Application Form.
3. One standard passport size photos.
4. Original MoFA Attested Tazkera and its copy.
5. Proof of Address- Bank Statement, Bills etc.

Is Afghan passport biometric?

The Afghan passport was introduced by Emir Abdur Rahman Khan in 1880. In September 2011, the Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs began issuing two types of biometric passports (e-passports) for Afghan diplomats and public servants. The standard e-passports began being issued to the general public in March of 2013.

Does Norway have an embassy in Afghanistan?

The Norwegian embassy is one of 61 foreign representations in Afghanistan and one of 40 foreign representations in Kabul. See more at the Afghanistan EmbassyPages. The Norwegian embassy in Kabul is one of 439 Norwegian diplomatic and consular representations abroad.

How many embassies are there in Afghanistan?

36 Foreign
There are about 36 Foreign Embassies and 10 Consulates placed in the territory of Afghanistan.

How can I get sponsor letter from Pakistan?

The LOI must be duly attested by a Gazetted Government Officer in Pakistan, with also an attested copy of CNIC/NICOP attached. If the purpose of the visit is other than visiting any friend or family, like tourism, trekking, then he needs an invitation letter from a registered travel and tour company in Pakistan.

How can I get citizenship in Afghanistan?

The Afghan nationality law is based on both principles of limited jus soli, whereby a person born in Afghanistan to foreign parents, one of whom were born in Afghanistan, acquires Afghani nationality, or if they “come of age” (turn 18 years of age) in Afghanistan they become Afghan.

Who is the Ambassador of Norway to Afghanistan?

Since 2016, H.E. Mare Skare is the ambassador of Norway to Afghanistan. For more information, please explore the Embassy of Norway’s official website: https://www.norway.no/en/afghanistan/.

Are there any Norwegian NGOs working in Afghanistan?

Today, the Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund, ARTF, is an important channel for Norwegian funds. Also, the three most important Norwegian NGOs in Afghanistan are vital. The number of Afghan immigrants in Norway (per January 2017) is 15986.

What to do if you lose your passport in Afghanistan?

If the passport is lost or missing, a police report is required to be submitted to the embassy in order to invalidate the lost or stolen passport. Name changes require specific legal processes and carried out in accordance to the current law in Afghanistan.

Do you need a Tazkera to get a passport in Afghanistan?

Attention: Effective 24th of June 2016, the Afghan machine-readable passport applicant must provide his/her national ID (Tazkera). Please note that machine-readable passports cannot be issued if the applicant does not posses his/her Tazkera.