Pakistan Emergency Consular Services in United States 2026

If you are a Pakistani citizen facing an emergency in United States, the Embassy in Washington DC provides urgent assistance including emergency travel documents, help during arrests, and welfare support.

Emergency: +1 202 243 6500 | MOFA Pakistan: +92-51-920-4590

Lost/Stolen Passport

  1. Report to United States police immediately
  2. Contact the Embassy: +1 202 243 6500
  3. Apply for Emergency Travel Document (ETD) - issued within 1-3 days
  4. Or apply for full passport replacement (4-8 weeks)

ETD requires: police report, passport copy, NICOP, 2 photos, travel booking, fee.

Arrest or Detention

If arrested in United States, you have the right to contact the Embassy.

  • Can do: Visit you, provide lawyer list, contact family, ensure fair treatment
  • Cannot do: Get you released, pay legal fees, interfere with legal proceedings

Death of Pakistani National

  • Contact Embassy: +1 202 243 6500
  • Assists with death registration and certificate
  • Arranges repatriation of remains (family bears costs)
  • Facilitates local burial if preferred
  • Notifies family in Pakistan

Welfare Assistance

  • Help for domestic abuse victims
  • Assistance for stranded nationals
  • Guidance for fraud victims
  • Emergency financial assistance (exceptional cases)
  • Connecting with local support services
Embassy Info
  • Location: Washington DC
  • Phone: +1 202 243 6500
  • Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30-12:30