Pakistan’s diplomatic network in the United States is bigger than one building in Washington. An embassy, four consulates general and several honorary consulates serve roughly half a million Pakistani Americans — but each mission covers specific states and services. This guide maps the whole network so you contact the right mission first time.
Quick answer: Pakistan’s USA diplomatic network consists of the Embassy in Washington DC (3517 International Court NW; +1-202-243-6500) and four Consulates General in New York, Chicago, Houston and Los Angeles. All five handle passports, NICOP, visas and attestation. Most services are appointment-based — use the mission that covers your state.
In this guide
- The Five Missions at a Glance
- Which Mission Serves Your State
- Services Across the Network
- Appointments and Walk-ins
- FAQs
The Five Missions at a Glance
The Embassy of Pakistan in Washington DC, headed by Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, is the diplomatic mission to the United States — handling bilateral relations alongside consular services for the capital region. The four Consulates General extend the same consular services across the country: New York (12 East 65th Street; +1-212-879-5800), Chicago (333 N Michigan Ave, Suite 728; +1-312-781-1831), Houston (11850 Jones Road; +1-281-890-2223) and Los Angeles (10700 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 211; +1-310-441-5114). Honorary consulates in cities such as Boston, Philadelphia and St. Louis offer limited assistance.
Our complete Pakistan Embassy guide covers the Washington mission in depth, and the consulate-general guide details all four regional missions.
Which Mission Serves Your State
- New York consulate: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and New England states.
- Chicago consulate: Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and the Midwest.
- Houston consulate: Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, Oklahoma and the South.
- Los Angeles consulate: California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington and the West.
- Washington DC embassy: the capital region and diplomatic matters.
Applying to the wrong mission is the most common cause of delays — check your state’s jurisdiction before booking.
Services Across the Network
Every full mission offers the same core consular menu:
- Passport services — renewal, replacement and emergency travel documents.
- NICOP — the National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis, the diaspora’s key identity document (see our guide to Pakistan nationality, CNIC and dual nationality).
- Visas for Pakistan — tourist, business, family visit, work, student, journalist and other categories.
- Attestation — powers of attorney, educational and commercial documents for use in Pakistan.
Appointments and Walk-ins
Pakistan’s US missions have moved decisively to appointment-based service. The Houston consulate states explicitly that all services require booking; the embassy and other consulates strongly recommend it. Walk-ins are generally only entertained for genuine emergencies such as emergency travel documents. Book through each mission’s official appointment portal, and arrive with complete documentation — incomplete files are the other great cause of wasted trips.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Pakistan embassies are there in the USA?
One embassy (Washington DC) plus four Consulates General (New York, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles) — five full missions in total, with additional honorary consulates.
Which Pakistan consulate is nearest to me?
It depends on your state: New York covers the Northeast, Chicago the Midwest, Houston the South, Los Angeles the West, and the Washington DC embassy the capital region. See the jurisdiction list above.
Can I renew my Pakistani passport at any consulate?
Yes — all five missions handle passport renewal, but you should use the one covering your state, and you will almost always need an appointment.
What is the phone number of the Pakistan Embassy in Washington?
+1-202-243-6500 (general); the consular section is on +1-202-243-3267.
