NON-IMMIGRANT VISAS

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.

HOW TO APPLY

• Make an Appointment & Appointment Wait Times  
• Group Appointments      
• Visa Fees
• Visa Application Forms
• 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 & Denial
• Can My American Friend Help?
• Student Visa Questions
• Misrepresentations

BE SURE TO APPLY WELL IN ADVANCE….
Apply at least one month before your planned travel dates to allow sufficient time for the processing of your visa.  Applicants must allow time for special clearances, incomplete paperwork, and possible investigations.  The earlier you can apply the better and please inform yourself of visa application requirements!

 

US Embassy Beijing, Xiu Shui Dong Jie #2, Beijing China 100600
Visa Information Call Center at 4008-872-333