ISLAMABAD – The US Embassy in Pakistan has announced that regular consular services at its missions in Lahore and Karachi will resume from July 20, 2026.
In a statement posted on X, the embassy said the US Consulate General in Lahore would restart American Citizen Services, while the Karachi mission would provide both American Citizen Services and non-immigrant visa processing.
The embassy advised applicants seeking visas or American citizen services to use official channels to begin the process.
Great news, Pakistan! The U.S. Consulates in Lahore and Karachi are reopening for regular consular services. Lahore for U.S. Citizen Services and Karachi for U.S. Citizen Services + Non-Immigrant Visa Processing. Whether you are applying for a visa or need American citizen… pic.twitter.com/c93D7CoaeP
— U.S. Embassy Islamabad (@usembislamabad) July 8, 2026
The US Consulate General in Lahore and Karachi had suspended routine operations and American Citizen Services in March 2026 due to security concerns following deadly protests linked to military strikes on Iran.
The announcement marks the resumption of regular consular activities at the two US missions in Pakistan.
