NON-IMMIGRANT VISAS
ANNOUNCEMENT: The New DS-160 Online Visa Application.
NOTICE: Official Dates for Summer Work Travel Program.
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Welcome to the US Embassy of Beijing's Non-immigrant Visa Unit web page. The Embassy processes only non-immigrant visas for applicants who normally reside in the Beijing Consular District. For information on immigrant, adoption, or fiancé visas, please contact the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service Beijing Office or the Immigrant Visa Unit of the U.S. Consulate in Guangzhou.
PLEASE NOTE: If your passport will expire less than 6 months from your planned arrival in the United States, is damaged, or you do not have a page for a visa, please get a new passport before your interview.
HOW TO APPLY
Make an Appointment for the Interview & Appointment Wait Times
Pay the Application Fee
Prepare an Appropriate Photo
Fill in the Online Visa Application Form (DS-160)
Gather the Required Documents
Appear for the Interview
Arrange for Visa/Passport Return through China Post
Appointment Day & Visa Processing Wait Times
Expedite Process for Students, Business Travelers, APEC Card Holders, Medical Matters & Other Emergencies
Visa Renewal/CITIC Bank Drop-off Service
CITIC Bank Drop-off Service for Applicants Under 14, or 80 Years Old or Older
AmCham Business Visa Applicants
Applicants Holding Chinese Private Passport for "G" Visas
Diplomats, Official & Representatives of International ORGs
PLEASE NOTE: STARTING MARCH 1, 2010, ALL APPLICANTS MUST USE THE NEW DS-160 ONLINE APPLICATION FORM.
CONTACT US
Location
Hours of Operation
Phone & Fax
Holiday Schedule
VISA TYPES
Business & Tourism
Studying in the U.S.
Exchange Visitors
Employment
Dependents
Others
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