U.S. Embassies & Consulates in China — Overview

Beijing embassy · Shanghai / Guangzhou / Shenyang / Wuhan / Hong Kong consulates · address · hours · district

Quick answer: The United States maintains one embassy (Beijing) and five consulates general (Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenyang, Wuhan, Hong Kong) in China. Visa and citizen services require advance online appointment; walk-ins are not accepted.

How to Determine Your District

U.S. missions in China assign districts by location: the Beijing embassy covers North, Northwest, and Southwest China; Shanghai covers East China; Guangzhou covers the South; Shenyang covers the Northeast; Wuhan covers Central China; Hong Kong covers Hong Kong and Macau. Confirm with each mission's latest district notice.

General Notes

  • Addresses, hours, and districts may change; verify with official announcements.
  • Visa and citizen services require advance online appointment.
  • Immigrant visas are processed only at the U.S. Consulate General in Guangzhou.
  • Wuhan has suspended visa services since 2025; confirm available services with official announcements.

FAQ

Q: How many U.S. missions are in China?

A: One embassy (Beijing) and five consulates general (Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenyang, Wuhan, Hong Kong) — six in total.

Q: Which U.S. mission should I use?

A: Determined by your consular district (Beijing/Shanghai/Guangzhou/Shenyang/Wuhan/Hong Kong). Confirm with the latest official district notice.

Q: Do U.S. missions in China require a visa appointment?

A: Yes. Visa and citizen services require advance online appointment; walk-ins are not accepted.

Q: Where are immigrant visas processed?

A: Immigrant (green-card) visas are processed only at the U.S. Consulate General in Guangzhou.

Disclaimer: This page is for visa consulting and document preparation reference only. It is not legal advice, does not represent any embassy, consulate, or visa authority, and does not guarantee any visa outcome. Consulate addresses, office hours, and jurisdictions may change at any time; all information is subject to the latest published rules of the relevant authorities.

Last reviewed: 2026-08-22