Many embassies and consulates will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 19; additionally, many embassies in Washington DC will be closed on January 20 due to inaugural events. Click through for a listing.
Beginning January 1, US citizens traveling to Egypt for business will no longer be allowed to acquire visas on arrival. Business visas to Egypt must be acquired in advance. Tourist visas for US citizens will still be available on arrival.