US Embassy in Beijing
Embassy 
United States Beijing, China
- Address
- 安家楼路 55, 100600 北京市
- Phone
- +86 10 8531 3000
- Website
- china.usembassy-china.org.cn
- Fax
- +86 10 8531 4200
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 18 May 2026
The US embassy in Beijing stands at 安家楼路 55, 100600 北京市, in Beijing, the capital of China. Chinese citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00.
Opening hours of the US embassy in Beijing
| Monday | 08:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in China
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New Year's Day
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Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)
Public holidays in the United States
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Veterans Day
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Thanksgiving Day
The US embassy in Beijing is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00.
United States visa for Chinese citizens
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Chinese citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel. Whether the US embassy in Beijing takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
US visa statistics
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 191,478 | 188,514 |
| Student (F, M) | 29,523 | 20,373 |
| Exchange (J) | 5,374 | 5,588 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 18,457 | 15,023 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 4,853 | 4,729 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 2,430 | 1,566 |
| Other | 1 | 6 |
| Total | 252,116 | 235,799 |
US visa posts in China, FY 2025
| Visa office | Visas issued |
|---|---|
| Guangzhou | 271,735 |
| Shanghai | 252,744 |
| Beijing (this office) | 235,799 |
| Shenyang | 90,665 |
| Wuhan | 82,498 |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025), the US embassy in Beijing issued 235,799 nonimmigrant visas. 80% were visitor visas (B1/B2), followed by student (9%) and work and treaty (6%) visas. That is 6% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (252,116).
From October 2025 to February 2026, it issued 85,680, 6% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
The United States issues visas at 5 posts in China: Guangzhou (271,735), Shanghai (252,744), Beijing (235,799), Shenyang (90,665) and Wuhan (82,498). Beijing accounted for 25% of them in fiscal year 2025.
The State Department publishes issuances per post but no refusal figures per post, and these numbers say nothing about how long the wait for an interview is; check the current wait time on travel.state.gov before planning.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of India in Beijing5, Liang Ma Qiao Bei Jie, Chaoyang District, Beijing
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Embassy of Iceland in Beijing1 Liangmaqiao Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District, 100600 Beijing
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Embassy of South Korea in BeijingNo.20, DongfangdongLu Chaoyang District, Beijing, China 100600
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Embassy of Malaysia in BeijingNo. 2, Liang Ma Qiao Bei Jie Chaoyang District People's Republic of China Beijing
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Embassy of Israel in BeijingNo. 17 Tianzelu, Chaoyang District, Beijing
The United States’ other missions in China
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- Consulate General of the United States in Shanghai
淮海中路 1469, Shanghai
- Consulate General of the United States in Guangzhou
华就路 43号, 510623 广州市
- Consulate General of the United States in Chengdu
领事馆路 4, 610041 成都市
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All missions of the United States in China (8)
The US embassy in Beijing is one of 8 missions of the United States in China. Consulates: Wuhan, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Shenyang and Xiamen. China in turn has 8 missions in the United States, its embassy being in Washington D.C.
Good to know
About the US embassy in Beijing
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United States in Beijing.
Address and contact
Address: 安家楼路 55, 100600 北京市. The record for the US embassy in Beijing includes a phone number, a fax number and an official website.
US citizens travelling to China
China requires US citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
When the US embassy in Beijing is closed
The US embassy in Beijing closes on China’s public holidays, the next being New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027 and Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) on Saturday 6 February 2027, and usually on holidays of the United States such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the US embassy in Beijing
Current procedures for the US embassy in Beijing, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the US embassy in Beijing
Within 1 km of the US embassy in Beijing there are 13 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the US Embassy in Beijing?
The US embassy in Beijing is at 安家楼路 55, 100600 北京市.
What are the opening hours of the US Embassy in Beijing?
The US embassy in Beijing is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00.
Is the US Embassy in Beijing open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the US embassy in Beijing do not include Saturday.
When is the US Embassy in Beijing closed?
The US embassy in Beijing closes on China’s public holidays, the next being New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on the national day of the United States.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for the United States?
Chinese citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
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