Economic Overview
- It has toppled myanmar and become world's top source of illicit
opium.
- It is recognized leading supplier of cannabis.
- Blessed with natural resources like natural gas, petroleum, coal,
marble, gold, copper, lead, iron ore, salt etc.
International Trade
Major Export Items
Opium, Fruits and Nuts, Handwoven Carpets, Wool, Cotton, Hides and
Pelts, Precious and Semi-precious Gems
Main Destinations of Exports
India, Pakistan, US, Russia
Major Import Items
Capital Goods, Food, Textiles, Petroleum Products
Main Origins of Imports
Pakistan, US, India, China, Germany
Contacts of Trade
Ministries/ Associations
| Afghan Chamber of Commerce and Industry |
Afghanistan Investment Support Agency |
Ministry of Commerce |
Chaman-e-Huzuri, Kabul
Afghanistan
Tel.: +(93)-(2)-025854
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Opposite the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs
Kabul
Afghanistan
Tel.: +(93)-(2)-103404
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Sarake Darulaman
Kabul
Afghanistan
Fax: +(93)-(20)-2500356
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Business Visa Rules
- Valid passport and photograph with duly completed visa
application form.
- Letter written on company’s letterhead stating
the applicant’s name, purpose of visit and
duration of stay. It should be signed by the authorized person other
than the applicant itself.
- Letter of invitation from the business associate or company of
afghanistan.
- Copy of return air ticket or iterniary.
Business Hours
Offices: Saturday to Wednesday from 08:00 - 1200 and 13:00
- 16:30, Thursday 08:00 - 13:30
Public Holidays
| Festival |
Date |
| Ashura (Martyrdom of Imam
Hussein) |
January 19 |
| Liberation Day |
February 15 |
| Navruz (Persian New Year) |
March 21 |
| Roze-Maulud (Birth of the
Prophet) |
Date Varies |
| Revolution Day; Loss of the
Muslim Nation |
April 28 |
| Labour Day |
May 01 |
| National Day |
August 19 |
| Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) |
Date Varies |
| Eid-al-Adha (Feast of the
Sacrifice) |
Date varies |
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