The impact of the US government shutdown is being felt at the US Embassy in India. As of October 1, the embassy’s X account has stopped regular updates due to the shutdown.
In a statement on Wednesday morning, the embassy announced that due to a lapse in appropriations, the X account will not be regularly updated until full operations are restored. However, essential safety and security information will still be shared through the account.
The embassy assured that passport and visa services at US embassies and consulates in the United States and abroad will continue as needed during the shutdown. For the latest information on services and operational status, individuals are encouraged to visit http://travel.state.gov.
The US government shutdown began on October 1, 2025, after Congress failed to reach a consensus on a funding bill before the budget allocation deadline expired. Disagreements between Republicans and Democrats on health, immigration, and domestic plans have led to the shutdown. President Trump’s attempts to resolve the issue have been unsuccessful, resulting in millions of federal employees being placed on unpaid leave, the potential closure of national parks and museums, delays in air travel, and possible withholding of tax refunds.
As the shutdown continues, the US Embassy in India is closely monitoring the situation and will resume normal updates on its X account once full operations are restored.
