Is the U.S. Embassy open in Iraq?
As of January 1, 2020, all consular services are suspended at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq due to the attack on our facility. Please continue to monitor the Embassy and Consulate websites at https://iq.usembassy.gov/ to see when we can return to normal operations.
Is the U.S. Embassy in Erbil open?
The U.S. Consulate General in Erbil continues to operate with limited staffing. Social distancing and other COVID-19 measures also limit the number of customers we can serve daily.
What happened to the U.S. Embassy in Iraq?
The U.S. Embassy and other parts of the Green Zone in Baghdad were attacked by “terrorist groups” Thursday, according to the embassy. “The U.S. Embassy compound was attacked this evening by terrorist groups attempting to undermine Iraq’s security, sovereignty and international relations,” the embassy said in a tweet.
Is US embassy currently issuing visa?
The U.S. Embassy has resumed limited processing of immigrant visas, in accordance with the priorities set out by the Department of State. We ask for your patience as our current capacity for visa processing is severely reduced due to COVID-19 safety precautions.
Did Iraq bomb a US embassy?
No deaths or serious injuries occurred during the attack and protesters never breached the main compound….Attack on the United States embassy in Baghdad.
| Part of the 2019–2021 Persian Gulf crisis | |
|---|---|
| Iraqi PMF militiamen and their supporters burn a sentry box in front of the U.S. embassy, 31 December 2019 | |
| Outcome | See Aftermath |
Where is the largest US embassy in the world?
Embassy in Baghdad
The site occupies an area of 90,469 square meters (22 acres), and was the largest US Embassy in the world by area when it was completed in 2005. Currently, the US Embassy in Baghdad is the largest American embassy, at nearly five times the size of the Yerevan embassy.
How do I contact the U.S. Embassy in Iraq?
Contact Information:
- (301) 985-8841 when calling from the USA,
- 0760-030-4400 when calling locally in Iraq.
- 964-760-030-4400 when calling from another international location.