US extends visa appointment cancellations in Pakistan till March 13
Pakistan
US Embassy in Islamabad continues routine and emergency services, but all visa appointments from March 9-13 are canceled; Karachi and Lahore consulate services remain suspended
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The US Embassy in Islamabad has confirmed that it will continue providing routine and emergency services to US citizens in Pakistan.
However, all immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments scheduled between March 9 and March 13 have been canceled.
Applicants affected by the cancellations will receive instructions via email regarding how to reschedule their visa appointments.
The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad will continue to serve U.S. citizens requiring routine and emergency services. All immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments are cancelled for March 9-13. Visa applicants will receive instructions by email on rescheduling their appointments. All… pic.twitter.com/8ATavoIum5
— U.S. Embassy Islamabad (@usembislamabad) March 8, 2026
Meanwhile, all consular services at the US Consulates General in Karachi and Lahore remain temporarily suspended.
