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Current Status of Embassies in the Middle East

03/09 Update: The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Saudi has now suspended all routine consular services until further notice.  So, currently, the table below lists all known embassy closures as of this morning. 

 

Operating Status of Middle East Embassies

Embassy Status by Country
CountryPosts AffectedCurrent StatusKey Notes

United Arab Emirates

 U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi; U.S. Consulate General Dubai Early March visa and U.S. citizen services appointments canceled; additional cancellations possible Applicants should check official embassy websites daily for rescheduling guidance. 

Qatar

 U.S. Embassy Doha Routine consular appointments canceled for the week; emergency services prioritized  Expect delays in immigrant and nonimmigrant visa processing.

Israel

 U.S. Embassy Jerusalem Operational but prioritizing U.S. citizen services; routine visa services suspended Re-entry visa validity extended through March 21, 2026 for certain foreign workers; extension does not extend work authorization. 

Jordan

 U.S. Embassy Amman Limited or suspended visa services  Routine appointments may be unavailable for the foreseeable future.

Kuwait

 U.S. Embassy Kuwait Visa services expected to be suspended  Applicants should anticipate cancellations and rescheduling delays.

Lebanon

 U.S. Embassy in Beirut All regular and emergency consular appointments have been cancelled until further notice. Expect delays in immigrant and nonimmigrant visa processing.

Saudi Arabia

 U.S. Embassy Riyadh; U.S. Consulates General Deddah and Dhahran Routine visa appointments canseled or significantly limited; emergency services prioritized Applicants should monitor embassy and consulate websites for appointment updates and rescheduling guidance.

Regional Travel Disruptions

  • Airspace closures in multiple Middle Eastern countries
  • Airline suspensions and rerouted flights
  • Possible land border restrictions
  • Passport return logistics may be delayed even where embassies remain open
  • Canceled or postponed appointments
  • Longer administrative processing timelines
  • Delayed passport returns
  • Emergency appointments limited to urgent humanitarian or national interest cases
  • Applicants outside the region may also experience indirect delays

Impact on Visa Applicants

  • Canceled or postponed appointments
  • Longer administrative processing timelines
  • Delayed passport returns
  • Emergency appointments limited to urgent humanitarian or national interest cases
  • Applicants outside the region may also experience indirect delays

 

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