Limited Visa Services at U.S. Embassy Jerusalem and Tel Aviv

Key Point  

• The State Department has authorized the departure of non‑emergency personnel from Israel and temporarily paused routine visa services in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, with affected applicants to be notified about rescheduling once operations resume. 

Visa Processing in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv 

The U.S. Department of State has authorized the departure of non‑emergency U.S. government personnel and their family members from Israel, citing ongoing regional security concerns.  

Embassy Jerusalem and the Branch Office in Tel Aviv remain open but are prioritizing services for U.S. citizens, and routine visa processing is temporarily unavailable.  

Impact on Visa Applicants 

Applicants with visa interviews scheduled March 2–6, 2026, in Jerusalem or Tel Aviv will receive email notifications with rescheduling instructions once routine operations resume. 

Current Operational Status 

• Embassy in Jerusalem and the Tel Aviv Branch Office remain operational 
• Emergency U.S. citizen services continue 
• Nonimmigrant and immigrant visa services are paused until conditions allow staff to safely resume normal processing  

Where to Find Updates 

The State Department advises applicants to monitor the embassy’s visa page for the latest information: https://il.usembassy.gov/visas 

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