Visa Services

The Consular Section will be closed to the public on Thursday, February 18, 2010. Visa and routine American Citizens Services will not be offered on this day. Any Americans requiring emergency assistance should call the Consulate operator at 2523-9011. Only true emergency cases will be processed. The Consular Section will reopen for normal business services on Friday, February 19, 2010.

Customer Service Statement to Visa Applicants

Welcome to the Nonimmigrant and Immigrant Visa Units of the U.S. Consulate General for Hong Kong and Macau.

The U.S. Consulate General is located at 26 Garden Road in Central, Hong Kong.

We provide the following visa services:

Nonimmigrant Visas - temporary visits for pleasure, exchange programs, study and temporary employment

Immigrant Visas - permanent residency, marriage to an American citizen, adoptions

Visa Inquiries - how to get general visa information and help with case-specific nonimmigrant and immigrant visa inquiries

Visa Waiver Program - information on who can use the Visa Waiver Program for visa-free short-term travel to the United States

Related Links

More information is available on the following websites:

As a service to our visitors, a booth selling coffee and light snacks has been set up on the patio at the ground floor entrance of the Consular Section. The booth is open from 8:00AM to 11:00AM. There are also vending machines selling bottled water and soft drinks.

Please note that food and drinks are not permitted inside the building. Visitors are welcome to use this service before they enter the building.

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Last modified: February 5, 2010

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In light of current H1N1 Influenza A outbreak, the U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong's Consular Section is taking every precaution to protect the health and safety of all of our customers. We therefore request that visitors experiencing flu-like symptoms reschedule their appointment until after the symptoms have subsided.

Nonimmigrant Visas: You may find instructions on how to reschedule your appointment by visiting our website at "How Do I Apply?" web page. For nonimmigrant visas, we generally have next day availability.

Immigrant Visas: Please contact us via "Visa Inquiry Form" web page to reschedule your appointment.

Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring the health and safety of all employees and visitors to the U.S. Consulate in Hong Kong.

Electronic System of Travel Authorization (ESTA) Required in Visa Waiver Program (VWP)
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announces implementation of the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). Enrollment in ESTA is mandatory for ALL VWP participants. If you have a visa to visit the USA, or a Canadian passport, this message does not apply to you. The ESTA applies only to Visa Waiver Program participants. For information about ESTA, click here. To view our Frequently Asked Questions, click here. (PDF file)*

Deployment of Ten-Fingerprint Biometric
Applicants for immigrant and non-immigrant visas to the United States are required to submit 10 electronic fingerprint impressions (rather than the 2 fingerprint impressions previously required) along with other application documentation. Click here for more information.

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