AMERICAN CITIZEN SERVICES
The United States Embassy is pleased to announce that the Consular Section will move to its new location in Chaoyang District, Beijing on 17 October 2008. Beginning on 20 October, both the American Citizen Services (ACS) and Nonimmigrant Visa Unit (NIV) will re-open to the public in the U.S. Embassy’s new location at No. 55 An Jia Lou Road. The consular entrance is located at the Tian Ze Road Intersection of An Jia Lou Road, close to Ladies’ Street (Nüren Jie) and Laitai Flower Market , opposite the Kempinski Hotel and Lufthansa Shopping Center. The nearest subway location is the Liangmaqiao stop on line #10.
Please note that the Consular Section will be closed on the following days: 13 October, 15 October after 12:00pm, 16 and 17 October, and 23 and 24 October. For the most current information regarding consular services and operating hours, please visit the ACS and Visas pages at the U.S. Embassy website http://beijing.usembassy-china.org.cn.
Beginning on 14 October, an appointment system will be in effect in ACS; opening hours will remain the same. The appointment system is accessible on-line on the ACS page at http://beijing.usembassy-china.org.cn/service.html. To better serve customers, all routine services in ACS will be by appointment only.
Services which require an appointment
Services which DO NOT require an appointment
This change is to serve you better and reduce waiting times in ACS.
Customers are required to make an appointment via the ACS website for all routine services, including:
Obtaining a U.S. passport for minors and adults - renewal, lost/stolen, first issuance, etc.
Adding visa pages to a U.S. passport.
Applying for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) and first U.S. passport for children.
Returning to submit additional documents for a pending CRBA application.
Notarial Services.
Marriage-ability Affidavit.
ACS business hours will remain the same:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm ONLY
ACS is closed for American and local holidays; please see our website for the most up-to-date information.
Visitors may receive several services during the same visit to American Citizen Services.
Please make a separate appointment for each individual service.
Please arrive at least (15) fifteen minutes before your appointment time to allow sufficient time to clear security and enter the waiting room.
Scheduled appointments will be automatically canceled for applicants who arrive more than (15) fifteen minutes after their scheduled time. Applicants who arrive late must make a new appointment via the ACS website.
***To make or cancel an appointment, please click here.***
No appointments are necessary to:
Apply for Reports of Death.
Report a passport lost / stolen when you are in urgent need to travel outside of China. Bring proof of pending travel to ACS.
Pick up passport and/or Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) upon notification when they are ready.
Pick up Social Security checks or ask questions about Social Security benefits.
Submit additional documents requested for a pending passport application.
Register to vote.
If you have questions, please email inquiries to AmCitBeijing@state.gov.
For general information on traveling to China, also visit the Department of State's website on international travel and the Information Sheet on China.
In case of emergencies please contact (011-8610) 6532-3431 if you are calling from the United States, or 010-6532-3431 if you are calling from China.
American Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy, Beijing
No. 55 An Jia Lou Road ( 安家楼路 )
Beijing 100600
Telephone: (86-10) 8531-4000
FAX: (86-10) 8531-3300
Email: amcitbeijing@state.gov
Nonimmigrant Visas
U.S. Embassy, Beijing
No. 55 An Jia Lou Road ( 安家楼路 )
Beijing 100600
Visa Information Call Center: 4008-872-333
FAX: (86-10) 8531-3333
http://beijing.usembassy-china.org.cn/niv_info.html
Important Security Announcement
Please do not bring mobile phones or any electronic devices, such as Blackberries, iPods, or PDAs as they are not allowed within the Embassy. We also strongly advise that you do not bring large bags, such as backpacks, suitcases or packages as there are no storage facilities on Embassy grounds. |
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