Nonimmigrant Visas

No Appointments Necessary

All nonimmigrant visa applicants need to make appointments, unless they fit into one of the special categories noted below.

The following applicants may present themselves at the U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong Mondays through Fridays from 8:30-10:30 a.m. (except for Hong Kong and U.S. holidays). The following documents are required for the visa interview: passport, completed electronic visa application form with photo, fee receipt from Dah Sing Bank, and any other supporting documents applicants may wish to bring.

Applicants for Student and Exchange Visitor (F, J and M) Visas For further information, click here.

Macau Residents Applicants from Macau will need to bring evidence of Macau residency such as a Macau or Portuguese passport, Macau identity card, or other proof of Macau residency. Applicants will also need to travel with their Macau ID card so that they can return to Macau without their passport.

Applicants for Petition-based Visas For further information, click here.

Applicants for Crew (C and D) Visas For further information, click here.

Applicants for K and V Visas For information on K visas, click here. For information on V visas, click here.

Certain individuals may be able to drop off their completed NIV application at the U.S. Consulate General Monday through Friday, 2-3 p.m. without making an appointment and without appearing in person for a visa interview:

• Hong Kong and Macau nationals or residents age 80 or over who have not been refused a visa before. For more information, click here.
• Hong Kong and Macau nationals or residents under age 14 who have not been refused a visa. For more information, click here.

 

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Last modified: December 5, 2006