US extends cancellation of visa appointments in Pakistan

2026-03-03 - 05:23

ISLAMABAD – The US Embassy in Pakistan has announced the cancellation of all visa appointments until March 6, 2026, citing ongoing security concerns. This decision also affects US consulates general in Lahore and Karachi, where appointments have been temporarily suspended. The embassy stated that applicants will be notified about rescheduled dates. “Due to the current security situation, the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and the Consulates General in Lahore and Karachi have cancelled all visa appointments through Friday, March 6,” read official statement shared on X. Due to the current security situation, the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and the Consulates General in Lahore and Karachi have cancelled all visa appointments through Friday, March 6. — U.S. Embassy Islamabad (@usembislamabad) March 3, 2026 This move follows a similar announcement made a day earlier, when all appointments at U.S. consulates and diplomatic offices in Karachi and Lahore were canceled for the day due to administrative reasons. The embassy has assured that affected applicants will be informed about the new appointment dates in due course.