Embassy Contact Information for J-1 Exchange Visitors
Tuesday, April, 7th, 2020 COVID-19 Immigration
The US Department of State encourages J-1 exchange visitors (EVs) to contact their home country embassies or consulates in the US regarding any concerns. The State Department has provided the following list, which is updated periodically.
Updated: April 7, 2020
| Country | Update |
| Albania | EVs should email their information (name, location, contact info, exchange program) to the Albanian Embassy at: embassy.washington@mfa.gov.al |
| Argentina | EVs should contact the embassy or closest consulate: https://eeeuu.cancilleria.gob.ar/en; |
| Bahrain | EVs should contact the Cultural Office of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain via email at: cultural@bahrainembassy.org |
| Cambodia | EVs should visit the Embassy’s website: https://www.embassyofcambodiadc.org/covid19updates/press-release-of-the-embassy-requesting-information-from-cambodian-students-in-the-us |
| Colombia | EVs should contact the Embassy at: 202–885-9279; |
| Croatia | EVs should visit the Embassy’s website: http://us.mvep.hr/en/news/notification-for-croats-abroad,60419.html |
| Czech Republic | EVs should visit the Embassy’s website: https://www.mzv.cz/washington/cz/konzularni_informace/urgentni_cr_vypravuje_specialni_let_z.html |
| Ecuador | EVs should visit the Embassy’s website: http://www.ecuador.org/nuevosite/ |
| Greece | EVs should visit the Embassy’s website: https://www.mfa.gr/en/current-affairs/statements-speeches/ministry-of-foreign-affairs-announcement-on-the-impact-of-the-coronavirus-situation-on-the-movements-of-greek-citizens-abroad.html |
| Hungary | EVs should visit the Embassy’s website: https://washington.mfa.gov.hu/eng/news/szijjarto-peter-kuelgazdasagi-es-kueluegyminiszter-koezlemenye-a-hazaterni-szandekozoknak |
| Kosovo | EVs should contact the Kosovo Embassy via email: frymezim.isufaj@rks-gov.net |
| Kyrgyzstan | EVs should send their data and questions to these email addresses: kgconsul@kgembassy.org and kgembassy.usa@mfa.gov.kg. The 24/7 emergency telephone number is +1-202-256-2924 |
| Mongolia | EVs should contact the embassy via: http://mongolianembassy.us/contact-us/#.XoTD9ZNKiu4. |
| Montenegro | EVs should register with Embassy of Montenegro’s website: http://www.mvp.gov.me/en/sections/Missions/Embassies-and-consulates-of-Montenegro/united-states-of-america. |
| Pakistan | EVs should visit the Embassy’s website: http://embassyofpakistanusa.org/ |
| Peru | EVs should complete the form at this link if they are interested in curtailing their stay and returning home: http://www.consulado.pe/paginas/Inicio.aspx; |
| Russia | EVs should reach out to the embassy or consulate. For the NY Consulate - The consulate has said that Russian citizens should contact at mailny@mid.ru.
· The general consular section email contact at the Russian Embassy in DC: russconswdc@gmail.com |
| Saudi Arabia | EVs have until April 10 to apply for return to the Kingdom on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ e-service platform (http://www.mofa.gov.sa/es), with priority given to Saudi citizens in countries most affected by COVID-19, the elderly, and pregnant women. All returning Saudis will be subject to a 14-day mandatory quarantine in hotels throughout the Kingdom. |
| Slovakia | EVs should visit the Embassy’s website: https://www.mzv.sk/en/web/washington-en |
| Slovenia | EVs should visit the Embassy’s website: http://www.washington.embassy.si/index.php?id=51&L=1 |
| Somalia | EVs should send their details to Abdirahman Bashir at: a.bashir@somaliembassydc.net |
| South Africa | EVs should reach out to the Embassy (http://www.saembassy.org/) if they are interested in curtailing their stay and returning home. |
| Thailand | More information can found at: |