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NON-IMMIGRANT VISAS

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The U.S. Embassy has no Relationship with any Organizations Providing U.S. Visa Consultation Services.
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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 & Appointment Wait Times  
    • Group Appointments      
  • Visa Fees
  • Visa Application Forms
    • Visa Application Photo Requirements 
  • 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 Over 80 Years of Age
  • AmCham Business Visa Applicants
  • Diplomats, Official & Representatives of International ORGs

PLEASE NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST USE THE ELECTRONIC VISA APPLICATION FORM.

CONTACT US

  • Location
  • Hours of Operation
  • Phone & Fax
  • Holiday Schedule

VISA TYPES

  • Business & Tourism
  • Studying in the U.S.
  • Exchange Visitors
  • Employment
  • Dependants
  • Others

SPECIAL ISSUES

  • Visa Waiver Program
  • Chaoyang District Visa Center
  • Fight Visa Fraud
  • DHS & USCIS—Entry, Departure & Immigration Services

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • General Questions  
  • Questions on Visa Issuance & Refusal
  • Can My American Friend Help?
  • Student Visa Questions
  • Misrepresentations

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- NIV CLOSURE NOTICE -

Nonimmigrant Visa Unit will be closed to the public on the following working days:

November 26 Thursday

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