Islamabad – The US Embassy Suspends Visa in Pakistan once again, announcing the cancellation of all visa appointments scheduled between March 9 and March 13, 2026. This precautionary step affects both immigrant and non-immigrant visa categories at the US Embassy in Islamabad.
In an official update, the US Embassy stated that the decision to US Embassy Suspends Visa in Pakistan stems from the current evolving security environment in the region. This suspension follows earlier disruptions caused by widespread protests and demonstrations across major Pakistani cities, triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East, including the recent assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on February 28, 2026, in airstrikes attributed to Israel and the US.
The US Embassy Suspends Visa in Pakistan extends previous cancellations, which had already impacted services through March 6 amid violent protests near diplomatic facilities in Karachi and Lahore. Reports indicate that demonstrators attempted to breach security at the US Consulate in Karachi, leading to heightened alerts and restrictions on US personnel movements.
Applicants with cancelled appointments during this period will receive new scheduling instructions directly via email from the embassy. Officials have assured that the rescheduling process will be handled promptly and communicated individually to minimize inconvenience for those planning travel or immigration processes.
While the US Embassy Suspends Visa in Pakistan for visa services in Pakistan, routine and emergency consular support for US citizens remains fully operational at the Embassy in Islamabad. However, all consular services, including visa processing, continue to be temporarily suspended at the US Consulates General in Karachi and Lahore until further notice.
This development has raised concerns among Pakistani visa applicants, students, travelers, and families with pending US immigration cases, especially as regional instability from the Iran conflict spills over, sparking protests in cities like Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, Quetta, and others.
The US Embassy Suspends Visa in Pakistan highlights ongoing challenges in diplomatic operations amid geopolitical volatility. Applicants are advised to monitor the official US Embassy website (pk.usembassy.gov) and their email for updates on rescheduling and future availability.
For the latest details, refer to announcements from the US Embassy in Pakistan and local reports, including coverage from BOL News Pakistan on related security and regional developments.
