Embassy of the United States, Kabul, United States diplomatic mission in Wazir Akbar Khan, Kabul, Afghanistan.
The Embassy of the United States in Kabul is a diplomatic mission located in the Wazir Akbar Khan district. The compound includes modern security infrastructure and administrative buildings that supported diplomatic operations.
U.S. diplomatic representation in Afghanistan began in 1942 as a legation and was promoted to embassy status in 1948. The chancery building was constructed in 2006 during a period of expanded diplomatic presence.
The embassy facilitated educational exchanges between Afghan and American institutions through various programs until its closure in August 2021.
Following the suspension of operations in 2021, consular services for U.S. citizens in Afghanistan are handled through the embassy in Doha, Qatar. Anyone seeking assistance should contact this alternate facility directly.
The construction of the chancery building in 2006 required an investment of 800 million dollars, making it one of the largest U.S. diplomatic facilities.
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