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Pakistan: The shelter-in-place order for U.S. diplomatic personnel based in Lahore has been lifted. U.S. citizens should remain vigilant. Reminder, if you are in an area of active conflict, leave if safe to do so.  If it is not safe to leave, shelter-in-place. Enroll in Smart

Pakistan: On 10 May, the Pakistan Army advised all residents of Pakistan to remain in their homes until further notice. The U.S. Mission to Pakistan has restricted all personnel movements and will reassess this afternoon. The U.S. Department of State continues to remind U.S.

Pakistan: Movement restrictions on U.S. government personnel in Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore have been adjusted to allow travel within city limits. Flight availability into and out of Pakistan remains fluid. Check flight status with airlines. We remind U.S. citizens of its

Pakistan: Following the ceasefire announcement between Pakistan and India on May 10, Pakistan reopened its airspace.  U.S. citizens should contact airlines for specific flight updates. The U.S. Embassy and consulates in Pakistan continue to closely monitor the situation.  U.S.

To all of the moms and mom-figures, thank you for everything you do to keep the world spinning... and for being the recipient of many “just landed” texts. We appreciate you. Happy Mother’s Day!

Do you know the difference between a passport book and a passport card? A passport book is required for all international flights. A passport card can be used for crossing the land border with Mexico and Canada. Both meet the REAL ID requirement for domestic flights, and you can

The Travel Advisory for Venezuela has been reissued to emphasize the extreme danger to U.S. citizens living in or traveling to Venezuela. Do not travel to or remain in Venezuela due to the high risk of wrongful detention, torture in detention, terrorism, kidnapping, arbitrary

The U.S. Embassy is aware of reports of a bomb alert on board a plane at Brussels South Charleroi Airport. Monitor local news and inform your friends and family of your status.

The Brussels South Charleroi Airport announced it resumed operations shortly before 2:00 p.m. following a bomb threat on a Ryanair plane. Charleroi Airport

Do you know someone with international travel plans this summer? Remind them to sign up for the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at step.state.gov to receive emergency updates directly from the U.S. embassy during their trip.

Is your passport from 2015 or earlier? If so, it’s time to renew. Most adult U.S. passport holders can now renew entirely online (the photo, payment, everything!).  Check to see if you qualify at travel.state.gov/renewonline.

Breaking U.S. laws can have serious consequences for your visa. If you are arrested or violate any laws, your visa may be revoked, you may be deported, and you could be ineligible for future U.S. visas. Follow the rules and don’t jeopardize your travel. A U.S. visa is a

The 2025 NFL schedule dropped yesterday and there are SEVEN games being held overseas. If you or a loved one are planning to travel to Brazil, Ireland, the UK, Germany, or Spain for one of these games, check your passport expiration date NOW so you’re ready to go in the fall. If

I had the honor of speaking with the 13,000 men and women who work for the Bureau of Consular Affairs yesterday. The Travel - State Dept team issues all U.S. passports, helps U.S. citizens overseas, and is typically the most visible face of the Department of State. Our visa adjudicators are the

You can avoid many travel mishaps by doing some quick homework before booking. Our colleagues at U.S. embassies around the world provide travelers with the latest country information so that you can make informed decisions when choosing your destination. Take a look at

“This notion that somehow we have to accept anyone who wants to come to the United States is absurd and no country in the world has an immigration policy like that.” — Secretary Marco Rubio

Reminder! ◾ A U.S. passport is an approved REAL ID alternative for domestic flights. ◾ If you don’t have a passport, you can apply for one at one of our 7,500 acceptance facilities around the country. ◾ Passport processing times are currently 4-6 weeks for routine processing.

Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza: Due to the current regional tensions, including more frequent red alerts, the U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens of the continued need for caution and increased personal security awareness – including knowing the location of the nearest

Mexico: Thousands of protestors are blocking or limiting access to the Mexico City International Airport. U.S. citizens attempting to enter or exit the airport should follow directions of local authorities. More at ow.ly/MlHZ50VY5N5.

Colombia/Venezuela: The Venezuelan regime has closed the land border between Colombia and Venezuela as of 5/23. The border is scheduled to reopen 5/27. Flights between countries also canceled. U.S. citizens advised NOT TO TRAVEL to Venezuela. More at ow.ly/Ka7t50VY6Pg.