Current Status of Embassies in the Middle East
Operating Status of Middle East Embassies
Embassy Status by Country
| Country | Posts Affected | Current Status | Key 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. |
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