Türkiye Opens Visa Services for Afghan Citizens in Herat

DID Press: Turkish Consulate in Herat has officially activated its consular services, beginning the process of providing consular assistance and issuing visas to Afghan citizens in the province.

The announcement was made during a ceremony marking the 103rd anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Türkiye. The event was attended by local officials from Herat, university professors and a number of cultural figures.

The Turkish Consulate began its official operations in Herat around 10 months ago. The activation of its consular services marks an expansion of the diplomatic mission’s activities in the province.

Speaking at the ceremony, local Herat officials described the activities of the Turkish Consulate and the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) in cultural, educational, health and humanitarian sectors as valuable contributions to the province.

Tezcan Kadioglu, Türkiye’s consul general in Herat, said his country would continue working to expand bilateral relations, develop economic ties and create more opportunities for investment in Afghanistan.

He also announced plans to facilitate travel to Türkiye for Afghan businesspeople and arrange visits by Turkish investors to Herat to explore the province’s economic potential and investment opportunities.