U.S. Embassy and Consulate Locator

The United States maintains embassies, consulates, and diplomatic missions in more than 180 countries worldwide. This guide will help you locate the appropriate facility for your visa application and other consular services.

Finding Your Local Embassy or Consulate

Open the interactive embassy map to pick your country visually — 243 posts across 179 countries, most linked to their official site and, where we have one, that country's fee-payment guide.

Official Resources

• Official Embassy & Consulate Finder: The U.S. Department of State's official directory
• Step Embassy Locator: Part of the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program

Appointment and fee-payment service by country

Each country uses its own authorized appointment and payment system — the fee you pay in one country cannot be transferred to another. These guides cite the exact official service, accepted payment methods, and how long a receipt takes to activate before you can schedule:

Asia: India · China · Hong Kong · Taiwan · Singapore · Japan · South Korea · Philippines · Vietnam · Thailand · Indonesia · Pakistan · Bangladesh · Nepal · Malaysia · Sri Lanka

Americas: Canada · Mexico · Brazil · Colombia · Peru · Ecuador · Chile · Argentina · Dominican Republic

Europe, Middle East, Africa: United Kingdom · Türkiye · Egypt · Saudi Arabia · UAE · Poland · Australia · Israel · Jordan · Morocco

Already in the United States? You cannot get a visa stamp inside the U.S. — choose the interview country first.

Major U.S. Embassies and Consulates by Region

North America

• Canada: Ottawa (Embassy), Calgary, Halifax, Montreal, Quebec City, Toronto, Vancouver (Consulates)
• Mexico: Mexico City (Embassy), Ciudad Juarez, Guadalajara, Hermosillo, Matamoros, Merida, Monterrey, Nogales, Nuevo Laredo, Tijuana (Consulates)

South America

• Argentina: Buenos Aires (Embassy)
• Brazil: Brasilia (Embassy), Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Recife (Consulates)
• Chile: Santiago (Embassy)
• Colombia: Bogotá (Embassy)
• Peru: Lima (Embassy)

Europe

• France: Paris (Embassy), Marseille, Strasbourg (Consulates)
• Germany: Berlin (Embassy), Frankfurt, Munich, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Leipzig (Consulates)
• Italy: Rome (Embassy), Milan, Florence, Naples (Consulates)
• Spain: Madrid (Embassy), Barcelona (Consulate)
• United Kingdom: London (Embassy), Belfast, Edinburgh (Consulates)

Asia

• China: Beijing (Embassy), Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenyang, Wuhan (Consulates)
• India: New Delhi (Embassy), Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai (Consulates)
• Japan: Tokyo (Embassy), Fukuoka, Nagoya, Osaka, Sapporo (Consulates)
• Philippines: Manila (Embassy)
• South Korea: Seoul (Embassy)

Africa

• Egypt: Cairo (Embassy)
• Ethiopia: Addis Ababa (Embassy)
• Kenya: Nairobi (Embassy)
• Nigeria: Abuja (Embassy), Lagos (Consulate) — Abuja stopped routine visa services on 1 August 2026
• South Africa: Pretoria (Embassy), Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg (Consulates) — Durban stopped routine visa services on 1 August 2026

Twenty-five posts in Sub-Saharan Africa stopped routine visa services on 1 August 2026, Abuja and Durban among them. If yours is one, you book and pay the fee at a regional hub instead — see which posts closed and what is not published about the hubs.

Middle East

• Israel: Jerusalem (Embassy), Tel Aviv (Branch Office)
• Saudi Arabia: Riyadh (Embassy), Dhahran, Jeddah (Consulates)
• United Arab Emirates: Abu Dhabi (Embassy), Dubai (Consulate)

Oceania

• Australia: Canberra (Embassy), Melbourne, Perth, Sydney (Consulates)
• New Zealand: Wellington (Embassy), Auckland (Consulate)

Services Provided at Embassies and Consulates

Most U.S. diplomatic facilities provide these services related to DS-160 applications:

• Visa application processing
• Visa interviews
• Document verification
• Biometric data collection
• Passport services for U.S. citizens
• Notarial services
• Emergency assistance

Before You Visit

Making an Appointment

Most consular services require an appointment. Schedule your visa interview through:

1. The specific embassy or consulate website
2. The official visa appointment system
3. Call centers designated for your country or region

Required Documents

When visiting for a visa interview, bring:

• DS-160 confirmation page
• Visa application fee payment receipt
• Passport valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay, unless a country-specific agreement exempts your nationality
• Photo (if not uploaded with your DS-160)
• Supporting documents relevant to your visa category

Contact Information

For specific inquiries, most embassies and consulates can be contacted via:

• Email (typically available on their website)
• Phone (during designated hours)
• Online contact forms

Security Procedures

All U.S. diplomatic facilities have strict security procedures:

• Arrive early to allow time for security screening
• Bring valid identification
• Expect to pass through metal detectors
• Certain items are prohibited (weapons, large bags, electronics in some locations)
• Cell phone policies vary by location

For the most accurate and up-to-date information about your local U.S. Embassy or Consulate, including address, opening hours, and specific services offered, visit the official website and select your country.

Frequently asked questions about choosing a post

Which embassy or consulate should I apply at?

Apply where you are a national or a legal resident. The DS-160 asks you to select the post before you start, and the appointment system you pay in must match it.

Can I apply in a country where I do not live?

Some posts accept third-country applicants, but it is discretionary, waits are often longer, and refusal risk is higher. Check that post's own instructions first.

I chose the wrong location on my DS-160. What now?

Submit a new DS-160 for the correct post and bring both confirmation pages — details in the mistakes guide.

Does my visa fee move with me if I change posts?

No. A fee paid in one country's system cannot be transferred to another country. See the fee payment guides.

The same data as a file

If you want every post as JSON or CSV rather than a page at a time, the U.S. embassy and consulate dataset has all 243 with coordinates, free to reuse under CC BY 4.0.