Embassy of the United States in Beijing
Today · Closed- Address
- 安家楼路 55, 100600 北京市
- Phone
- +86 10 8531 3000
- Website
- china.usembassy-china.org.cn
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US Embassy & Consulates in China
- 1 embassy
- 5 consulates general
- 2 consulates
The United States is represented in China by 8 missions: an embassy in Beijing, 5 consulates general in Wuhan, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu and Shenyang and 2 consulates in Xiamen and Shanghai. Chinese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Map: the United States’ 8 missions in China
Map: the United States’ 8 missions in China
US Embassy in Beijing
At 安家楼路 55, 100600 北京市, the US embassy represents the United States towards China. Its phone number and website are on its page.
US consulates 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
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The United States also has 5 consulates general in Wuhan, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu and Shenyang and 2 consulates in Xiamen and Shanghai; career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.
United States visa for Chinese citizens
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United States visa requirements for citizens of China
- B-1/B-2 visitor visa (business / tourism)
- Transit (C visa) – brief
- Student (F/M/J) and work (H, L, O…) visas – brief
- Fee: US$185
- 4 required documents
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The United States requires Chinese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. In China, applications go to the US embassy in Beijing or one of the consulates in Wuhan, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Shenyang and Xiamen, or to a visa centre working for the United States.
China’s missions in the United States
Missions of China in the United States (8)
In return, China has 8 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.
Good to know
The United States in China
Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; 8 of them are in China.
Travel to China for US citizens
China requires US citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. In China, US citizens can turn to the US embassy for passports and emergency help.
When US missions in China are closed
US missions in China close on China’s public holidays, the next being New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) on Saturday 6 February 2027 and Labour Day on Saturday 1 May 2027, and usually on some holidays of the United States, such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the US embassy in China?
The US embassy is in Beijing, at 安家楼路 55, 100600 北京市.
Does the United States have consulates in China?
Yes, the United States has 5 consulates general in Wuhan, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu and Shenyang and 2 consulates in Xiamen and Shanghai.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for the United States?
The United States requires Chinese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Do US citizens need a visa for China?
US citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel.
Does China have an embassy in the United States?
Yes, China has its embassy in Washington D.C., along with 7 other missions in the United States.