US consulates in Karachi, Lahore to reopen for regular services

Consular operations at both missions had been suspended in March following violent protests

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8 Jul 2026

The United States will resume regular consular services at its consulates in Lahore and Karachi from July 20, 2026, the US Embassy in Islamabad announced on Wednesday.

According to a statement issued by the embassy, the two consulates will once again provide services to US citizens and process applications for non-immigrant visas.

Consular operations at both missions had been suspended in March following violent protests linked to the outbreak of the US-Israel war with Iran.

On March 1, at least 10 people were killed in Karachi after protesters clashed with law enforcement personnel near the US Consulate on Mai Kolachi Road.