Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Baghdad, Iraq

The U.S. State Department has ordered the departure of non-emergency U.S. Government employees from Iraq, both at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and the U.S. Consulate in Erbil. Normal visa services at both posts will be temporarily suspended. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Iraq.

Actions to Take:

Depart Iraq by commercial transportation as soon as possible

Avoid U.S. facilities within Iraq

Monitor local media for updates

Review personal security plans

Remain aware of surroundings

Review the complete Travel Advisory for Iraq

Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas

Assistance:

U.S. Embassy Baghdad

Al-Kindi Street, International Zone, Baghdad

Telephone (during business hours)

From Iraq: 0760-030-3000;

From the United States: 301-985-8841

U.S. Citizen Emergency After-Hours Telephone (ask for the duty officer)

From Iraq: 0760-030-3000;

From the United States: 301-985-8841

E-mail: BaghdadACS@state.gov

Website: https://iq.usembassy.gov/

U.S. Consulate General Erbil

413 Ishtar, Ankawa Erbil, Iraq

Telephone (during business hours)

From Iraq: 0760-030-3227;

From the United States: 240-264-3467 extension 4554

U.S. Citizen Emergency After-Hours Telephone (ask for the duty officer)

From Iraq: 066-211-4554;

From the United States: 240-264-3467

E-mail: ErbilACS@state.gov

Website: https://iq.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/erbil/

State Department – Consular Affairs

888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444

Iraq Country Information

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