Are American visas currently open to China?

The US Embassy in China (Beijing) and the US Consulate General in Shanghai only provide passport renewal and emergency citizen services (such as humanitarian ...).

2. The US Consulate General in Wuhan, Shenyang and Guangzhou will only provide emergency consular services until further notice;

3. All routine visa services are suspended except for some planned visa services provided by the Shanghai Consulate General; All regular appointments at the Beijing Embassy and other consulates general have been cancelled.

Why is the American consulate closed?

Because according to the epidemic prevention experience of most countries in COVID-19, after normal unsealing, the positive patients will reach the peak in a short time, and will gradually decrease in the next 2-3 months. In order to protect the health and safety of American citizens and visa applicants, the US government decided to temporarily close non-immigrant visas.

Forecast: When will the embassy open?

Judging from the current situation, some applicants have successfully booked the interview time in 2023 10 or February. The success of the current appointment does not mean that these interview appointments will not be cancelled, just as the appointment in February 65438 was suddenly cancelled. Of course, if you successfully make an appointment for an interview, then keep an eye on it. It is expected that the embassy will be fully open after March and April next year. Of course, the specific situation depends on the fluctuation trend of the domestic epidemic.

This is just a prediction. It is recommended that friends who have travel plans in the near future be fully prepared. When booking air tickets and hotels, you should choose a service that can be refunded and changed in full at any time.