Due to growing tensions linked to ongoing regional conflicts, the US Embassy in Islamabad and Consulates General in Lahore and Karachi have canceled all visa appointments through Friday, March 6. The decision comes after violent clashes near diplomatic facilities and protests across the country, prompting authorities to take precautionary measures. Visa applicants have been advised to stay updated through official channels.
In a post on X, the embassy said, ” Due to the current security situation, the US Embassy in Islamabad and the Consulates General in Lahore and Karachi have cancelled all visa appointments through Friday, March 6.”
The US Mission first suspended appointments on March 2, affecting both visa services and American Citizen Services (ACS) in Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore.
Demonstrations erupted nationwide in response to US and Israeli strikes in Iran, which killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Clashes outside the US Consulate in Karachi left multiple people dead and dozens injured.
The embassy also urged US citizens to monitor local news, stay aware of surroundings, avoid large gatherings, and keep their STEP registration updated. Affected visa applicants will receive instructions on rescheduling once normal services resume.