We require an appointment for all routine services. The online appointment system allows you to schedule your own appointment in a time slot that suits you. This process is fast and easy and improves the quality and efficiency of the service that we provide.
Click here to make or cancel an appointment. (Appointments are not required for emergency services)
Location of the Embassy
The U.S. Embassy is located in Islamabad’s Diplomatic Enclave.
For information about U.S. Consulates in Karachi & Lahore please click here.
What to Bring
Everyone entering the Embassy/Consulate must bring a valid, government-issued I.D.
Prohibited Items
The following items are not allowed in the Embassy during your interview:
- Mobile phones
- Electronic personal digital assistants
- Cameras
- Audio or video recording devices
- Laptop computers
- Smart watches
- Bluetooth
- Portable music players
- Travel bags
- Back packs
- Briefcases
- Suitcases
- Cosmetics (including but not limited to spray perfume, cologne and talcum or baby powder)
- Bottles of any kind
- Food items
- Any sealed envelopes or packages.
Other items may be prohibited based on security staff discretion. There is no storage available for prohibited items. If you bring prohibited items with you, you will have to dispose of them before entry.
Karachi
The U.S. Consulate General is located on Mai Kolachi road, Karachi.
Everyone entering the U.S. Consulate General, Karachi is subject to search please see below for prohibited items.
The following items are not allowed in the Consulate during your interview:
- Mobile phones
- Electronic personal digital assistants
- Cameras
- Audio or video recording devices
- Laptop computers
- Smart watches
- Bluetooth
- Portable music players
- Travel bags
- Back packs
- Briefcases
- Suitcases
- Cosmetics (including but not limited to spray perfume, cologne and talcum or baby powder)
- Bottles of any kind
- Food items
- Any sealed envelopes or packages.
Other items may be prohibited based on security staff discretion. There is no storage available for prohibited items. If you bring prohibited items with you, you will have to dispose of them before entry.
