Because of a lapse in appropriations, updates to this website will be limited until full operations resume. Only urgent safety and security information will be posted during this period.
Scheduled passport and visa services both in the United States and at U.S. Embassies and Consulates abroad are expected to continue as circumstances allow. The public is advised that the website will not receive regular updates except for urgent matters until normal operations return.
For current details about services and operational status, individuals are directed to visit the U.S. Department of State’s travel website at http://travel.state.gov.