Embassy Entrance Restrictions

There is no facility at the Embassy to store prohibited items. You must make arrangements to store these items prior to your arrival at the Embassy.

You are not allowed to enter the U.S. Embassy while carrying any of the following items:

• Battery-operated or electronic devices, such as: mobile phones, digital  diaries, digital watches, pagers, cameras, audio/video cassettes, compact discs, MP3s, floppy disks, laptops, or portable music players.
• Large shoulder bags/purses, such as: travel bags, backpacks, briefcases, suitcases, leather, cloth bags, and zip folders.  You can only carry plastic bags containing application-related papers. 
• Food and beverages.
• Sealed envelopes or packages.
• Cigarettes, cigars, match boxes, lighters.
• Sharp objects, such as: scissors, pen knives or nail files.
• Weapons or explosive materials of any kind.

This list is not exhaustive. Other items may be prohibited at the discretion of security staff.