Missions abroad

US embassies and consulates abroad

  • 314 missions
  • 179 countries
  • 172 embassies

The United States runs 314 missions in 179 countries: 172 embassies, 125 consulates, 1 honorary consulate and 16 other offices. The largest networks are in Mexico (15), Canada (8) and China (8).

Countries with missions

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US embassies and consulates abroad

Visa rules for United States passport holders

Entry rules for United States passport holders199 in total

  • Visa-free112
  • Visa on arrival33
  • Electronic travel authorisation9
  • e-Visa27
  • Visa required18

Visa rules for United States passport holders

Latest official news

  • Newsletter Fall 2026

    Embassy Branch Office of the United States in Kathmanduoriginal only

    USEF-Nepal / Fulbright Nepal Newsletter – Fall 2026 NEWSLETTER ­ ­ Fall 2026 ­ Message from USEF-Nepal As we approach the coming holiday season, our thoughts are with those who suffered losses during the recent floods. Our condolences to the families and communities that were affected. We wish…

  • Newsletter Summer 2026

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    USEF-Nepal / Fulbright Nepal Newsletter – Summer 2026 NEWSLETTER ­ ­ July 2026 ­ Message from USEF-Nepal On July 4, 1776, members of the Second Continental Congress officially adopted the Declaration of Independence, giving birth to what would become the United States of America. This year marks…

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The United States’ missions by continent

By continent, 93 of the United States’ missions are in Asia, 78 in Europe, 68 in the Americas, 60 in Africa and 15 in Oceania; Asia accounts for 30%.

Where the United States has the most missions

After Mexico (15), the United States’ largest networks are in Canada (8), China (8), Germany (8), Brazil (7), France (6) and India (6).

Embassies of the United States

The United States has an embassy in 167 countries. In 12 other countries it has consulates, honorary consulates or other offices but no embassy.

Honorary consuls of the United States

The United States has 1 honorary consulate, 0% of its network; like most honorary consulates, it does not normally issue visas or passports.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the United States have the most consulates?

In Mexico, with 15 missions, followed by Canada (8).