The Consular Newsletter

The Consular Newsletter (May 18-24, 2026)

This week, the United States steps up airport Ebola screening, while Israel weighs opening an embassy in Somaliland in a reciprocal move.

May 26 • Consular Affairs Center

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The Consular Newsletter (May 11-17, 2026)

This week, the United States' review of Mexico’s consulates sparks closure fears, while FIFA still expects Iran at the World Cup despite visa hurdles.

May 19 • Consular Affairs Center

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The Consular Newsletter (May 04-10, 2026)

This week, expanding scam compounds in Southeast Asia are pulling in foreign recruits, while hantavirus cases rise under uneven consular access.

May 12 • Consular Affairs Center

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The Consular Newsletter (April 27 – May 03, 2026)

This week, the United States may issue passports featuring Donald Trump, while Nigeria warns citizens over South Africa protests.

May 5 • Consular Affairs Center

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April 2026

The Consular Newsletter (April 20-26, 2026)

This week, millions of Americans may also be considered Canadian under a new law, while Russia moves to reopen its consulate in Benghazi.

Apr 30 • Consular Affairs Center

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The Consular Newsletter (April 13-19, 2026)

This week, Anthropic’s Claude starts requesting passports, while China warns citizens against using Seattle airport.

Apr 20 • Consular Affairs Center

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The Consular Newsletter (April 06-12, 2026)

This week, former New York City Mayor Eric Adams secures Albanian passport, while Türkiye detains nearly 200 over ISIS-linked attack on Israeli…

Apr 14 • Consular Affairs Center

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The Consular Newsletter (March 23 – April 05, 2026)

This week, US visa processing slows, while China presses Japan to punish a military officer who breached its Tokyo embassy.

Apr 6 • Consular Affairs Center

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March 2026

The Consular Newsletter (March 09-22, 2026)

This week, more Americans can now get a Canadian passport, while the US will close its consulate in Peshawar.

Mar 25 • Consular Affairs Center

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The Consular Newsletter (March 02-08, 2026)

This week, the US and Venezuela restored consular relations, while foreign nationals in the Middle East are evacuating the region.

Mar 14 • Consular Affairs Center

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The Consular Newsletter (February 23 – March 01, 2026)

This week, many in the Middle East urge their countries to evacuate them, while at least 22 are killed in a failed attempt to enter the U.S. Consulate…

Mar 5 • Consular Affairs Center

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February 2026

The Consular Newsletter (February 16-22, 2026)

This week, Americans are urged to shelter after the Mexican Army killed a cartel leader, while the UK quietly updates passport rules for dual citizens.

Feb 25 • Consular Affairs Center

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