Pakistan Embassy in USA — Complete Guide 2026

The Embassy of Pakistan in Washington DC and four Consulates General across the United States serve over 500,000 Pakistani Americans with passport, NICOP, visa, and consular services. This guide covers all five locations with addresses, phone numbers, hours, and appointment details.

Embassy of Pakistan — Washington, DC

Address: 3517 International Court NW, Washington, DC 20008

Phone: +1-202-243-6500

Consular Section: +1-202-243-3267

Email: consularsection@embassyofpakistanusa.org

Website: embassyofpakistanusa.org

Opening Hours
Embassy (General)Mon-Fri 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Consular SubmissionMon-Fri 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Document CollectionMon-Fri 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Saturday - SundayClosed

Closed on US and Pakistani public holidays.

Getting there: The embassy is in the Embassy Row area near Van Ness-UDC Metro station (Red Line). Street parking is limited; use Metro or ride-share. The nearest Metro station is approximately a 15-minute walk.

Appointment & Walk-in Policy

Important: Most consular services at Pakistan missions in the USA are now appointment-based. Walk-ins may face long waits or be turned away during busy periods.
How to Book an Appointment
Walk-in Services

Walk-in services may be available for urgent matters such as emergency travel documents, but advance appointments are strongly recommended for passport renewal, NICOP applications, and visa services. The Houston consulate has explicitly stated all services are appointment-based.

Pakistan Consulates in the USA

Consulate General of Pakistan — New York

Address: 12 East 65th Street, New York, NY 10065

Phone: +1-212-879-5800

Email: info@pakistanconsulateny.org

Website: pakistanconsulateny.org

Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Serves: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and New England states

Getting there: Upper East Side Manhattan. Nearest subway: 68th Street-Hunter College (6 train) or Lexington Ave/63rd St (F/Q trains).

Consulate General of Pakistan — Houston, TX

Address: 11850 Jones Road, Houston, TX 77070

Phone: +1-281-890-2223

Website: pakistanconsulatehouston.org

Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Serves: Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and surrounding southern states

Note: All services are strictly appointment-based. Book at appointments.pakistanconsulatehouston.org

Consulate General of Pakistan — Los Angeles, CA

Address: 10700 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 211, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Phone: +1-310-441-5114 / +1-310-441-0167

Email: info@pakconsulatela.org

Website: pakconsulatela.org

Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Serves: California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington, and other western states

Getting there: Located in West Los Angeles near the intersection of Santa Monica Blvd and Westwood Blvd.

Consulate General of Pakistan — Chicago, IL

Address: 333 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 728, Chicago, IL 60601

Phone: +1-312-781-1831

Email: info@cgpkchicago.org

Website: cgpkchicago.org

Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM & 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (consular services)

Serves: Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and other Midwest states

Getting there: Downtown Chicago on the Magnificent Mile. Nearest L stations: State/Lake or Lake (multiple lines).

Services Available

Passport Services

New passport, renewal, lost/damaged passport, MRP to e-passport conversion

Visa Services

Visit, business, family, work, student, transit visa to Pakistan

Notarial Services

Document attestation, power of attorney, affidavits, MOFA attestation

Citizenship & NICOP

NICOP, POC, dual nationality certificate, citizenship renunciation

Emergency Services

Emergency travel documents, arrest assistance, welfare, repatriation

NADRA Services

NADRA counters at Embassy and consulates for NICOP and family registration

Fees Overview (USD)

ServiceNormal Fee (USD)Urgent Fee (USD)
Passport renewal (36 pages, 5 years)$50 - $65$80 - $100
Passport renewal (72 pages, 5 years)$75 - $90$120 - $140
New passport$50 - $90$80 - $140
NICOP (new/renewal)$15 - $25$30 - $40
Pakistan visit visa$20 - $60Varies
Document attestation$15 - $30N/A
Power of Attorney$30 - $50N/A

Fees include DGIP base fee plus consular surcharge. Exact amounts vary by consulate. Contact your nearest mission for current fee schedule. Payment by money order, cashier's check, or card (where accepted).

Frequently Asked Questions

The Embassy of Pakistan is located at 3517 International Court NW, Washington, DC 20008. Pakistan also has Consulates General in New York (12 East 65th Street), Houston (11850 Jones Road), Los Angeles (10700 Santa Monica Blvd), and Chicago (333 North Michigan Avenue).

The Embassy is open Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The Consular Section accepts documents from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and delivers completed documents from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Closed on US and Pakistani public holidays.

Yes, most Pakistan missions in the USA now require appointments for passport renewal, NICOP applications, and visa services. Book online through the respective mission's website. The Houston consulate has explicitly stated all services are appointment-based. Walk-ins may be accepted for emergency matters only.

To renew your Pakistani passport in the USA: (1) Book an appointment at your nearest mission, (2) Complete the passport application form, (3) Bring your current passport, NICOP/CNIC copy, 2 recent passport-size photos, and the fee, (4) Submit in person — biometrics are captured at the counter. Processing takes 4-8 weeks (normal) or 2-3 weeks (urgent). See our US passport services guide for full details.

Visit the mission closest to your state of residence: Washington DC (DC, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware), New York (NY, NJ, CT, PA, New England), Houston (TX, LA, MS, AL, AR, OK, southern states), Los Angeles (CA, AZ, NV, HI, OR, WA, western states), Chicago (IL, MI, OH, IN, WI, MN, IA, Midwest).

The main Embassy phone is +1-202-243-6500. Consular section: +1-202-243-3267. For consulates: New York +1-212-879-5800, Houston +1-281-890-2223, Los Angeles +1-310-441-5114, Chicago +1-312-781-1831.

Last verified: April 2026. Information sourced from official Pakistan Embassy and consulate websites. Contact your nearest mission to confirm current details before visiting.

Quick Info
  • Type: Embassy + 4 Consulates
  • Embassy: Washington, DC
  • Phone: +1-202-243-6500
  • Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Appointments: Required
  • NADRA: Available
All Phone Numbers
  • DC Embassy: +1-202-243-6500
  • DC Consular: +1-202-243-3267
  • New York: +1-212-879-5800
  • Houston: +1-281-890-2223
  • Los Angeles: +1-310-441-5114
  • Chicago: +1-312-781-1831