Location: Iraq
Event: Due to heightened regional tensions and in an abundance of caution, both visa and American Citizen Services appointments at the U.S. Consulate General in Erbil are canceled from March 15-19, 2020. Applicants should reschedule their appointments online using available dates. U.S. citizens in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region who need emergency services can contact ErbilACS@state.gov. Please note that the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad is still closed for public services. U.S. citizens elsewhere in Iraq should contact BaghdadACS@state.gov for emergency assistance.
Actions to Take:
- Review your personal security plans
- Be aware of your surroundings
- Keep a low profile
Assistance:
- American Citizen Services Unit, U.S. Embassy Baghdad (public access suspended)
BaghdadACS@state.gov
https://iq.usembassy.gov - State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444 - Iraq Country Information
- Iraq Travel Advisory
- Enroll in the Safe Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates
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