US embassy, consulates general cancels visas appointments in Pakistan

2026-03-02 - 06:04

ISLAMABAD – The US embassy in Islamabad and its consulates in other cities of Pakistan has suspended all appointments for visas and American Citizens services due to protests against the US-Israel attack in Iran. “We are monitoring reports of ongoing demonstrations at the U.S. Consulates General in Lahore and violent protests at the U.S. Consulate General in Karachi, as well as calls for additional demonstrations at U.S. Embassy Islamabad and U.S. Consulate General Peshawar,” read the official statement. US government personnel have been directed to restrict their movements until further notice. “We advise US citizens in Pakistan to monitor local news, observe good personal security practices, including being aware of your surroundings, avoiding large crowds, and ensuring your STEP registration is up to date.” Due to protest activity around the US Consulates General in Karachi and Lahore, and the US Embassy in Islamabad, all appointments for U.S. visas and American Citizen Services are canceled for March 2. The embassy has asked the US citizens to avoid areas of large public gatherings and review their personal security plans.