The Consulate General of Pakistan is the mission most Pakistani Americans actually deal with — passports, NICOP cards, visas and attestations are processed at the four regional consulates, not just the Washington embassy. Here is what each of the four does, where it is, and which states it covers.
Quick answer: Pakistan has four Consulates General in the USA: New York (12 E 65th St; +1-212-879-5800), Chicago (333 N Michigan Ave; +1-312-781-1831), Houston (11850 Jones Rd; +1-281-890-2223) and Los Angeles (10700 Santa Monica Blvd; +1-310-441-5114). Each covers a region of states and offers the same core services — passports, NICOP, visas, attestation — mostly by appointment.
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New York — the Northeast
The Consulate General of Pakistan in New York sits at 12 East 65th Street, New York, NY 10065 — the historic Pakistan House on Manhattan’s Upper East Side — reachable on +1-212-879-5800 (info@pakistanconsulateny.org). It serves New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and the New England states, making it the busiest of the four consulates given the size of the tri-state Pakistani community.
Chicago — the Midwest
The Consulate General of Pakistan in Chicago, at 333 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 728, Chicago, IL 60601 (+1-312-781-1831; info@cgpkchicago.org), has provided consular services since its establishment in 2005. It covers Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and the wider Midwest.
Houston — the South
The Consulate General of Pakistan in Houston, at 11850 Jones Road, Houston, TX 77070 (+1-281-890-2223), serves Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, Oklahoma and the surrounding southern states. Houston is explicit that all services are strictly appointment-based — book before you go.
Los Angeles — the West
The Consulate General of Pakistan in Los Angeles, at 10700 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 211, Los Angeles, CA 90025 (+1-310-441-5114; info@pakconsulatela.org), serves California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington and the western states.
All four offer the same core menu as the Washington embassy: passport renewal and replacement, NICOP issuance, visas for Pakistan across all categories, and document attestation. The Pakistan Embassy USA network overview explains how jurisdictions work, and our DC visiting guide covers the capital mission.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Consulate General of Pakistan do?
It provides consular services — passports, NICOP, visas, attestation and emergency documents — to Pakistani nationals and others within its regional jurisdiction, and promotes Pakistan’s interests locally.
Which is the oldest Pakistan consulate in the USA?
The New York consulate at Pakistan House is the historic flagship; the Chicago consulate is the newest of the four full missions, established in 2005.
Do I need an appointment at the Pakistan consulate?
Almost always, yes. Houston requires appointments for everything; the other missions strongly recommend booking in advance rather than walking in.
Can a consulate issue me a visa for Pakistan?
Yes — all four consulates general process visa applications for Pakistan (tourist, business, family, work, student and other categories) for applicants in their jurisdiction.
