US Embassy Saudi Arabia Extends Cancellation of Consular Services Until March 17

March 16, 2015 By in Americans Abroad, Consular Work, Consulate General, Foreign Service, NEA|Near East Asia, Realities of the FS, Security, Terrorism, U.S. Missions Tags: , , , , , ,

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On March 14, we posted this: U.S. Diplomatic Posts in Saudi Arabia Cancel All Consular Services For March 15/16 Due to Security Concerns

Today, the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia announced the continued cancellation of consular services until Tuesday, March 17.

3/16/2015
Due to heightened security concerns at U.S. diplomatic facilities in Saudi Arabia, consular services will continue to be cancelled at the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh and Consulates General in Jeddah and Dhahran on Tuesday, March 17.  A new security message will be sent out as soon as consular services return to normal.  Telephone lines to the Consular sections will not be open during this time.  In an emergency, please use the  emergency contact numbers provided below.

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