Is there an American embassy in Hong Kong?
Citizens: U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (July 8, 2021) Location: Hong Kong; Event: The U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong offices are reopening on Friday, July 9, 2021.
How do I schedule an appointment for U.S. visa in Hong Kong?
Please visit our web-based information system (Apply for a U.S. Visa) or make a free call to our call center service at 5808 4666 for assistance on visa applications. Visa applicants can book appointments through a convenient online system on this website, or by speaking with a call center agent.
How long does it take to get visa after interview?
It can take about 60 days from the date of the embassy interview for your visa application to be processed. In some cases, your visa might be rejected after 6 months. This is particularly common if your application is refused under Section 221(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).
When US visa services will resume?
Posted on Jun 8, 2021 by Will Nott Posted in News, under North America. Tagged with Covid-19, Department of State, NAFSA, Visa processing. The US government does not expect to “quickly resume” full operating capacity for its visa processing services, delegates heard at NAFSA’s 2021 conference.
What is the job of a consulate?
Consulates provide passport, birth registration and many others services for visiting or resident American citizens in a country. They also have consular sections which issue visas for foreign citizens to visit, study and work in the United States.
How long does visa processing take us?
3 to 5 weeks
It takes from 3 to 5 weeks for a US visa application to get processed. After the processing, the applicant can get a positive reply on their application, and the consulate will deliver the document. The delivery of the visa can take up to two other workdays.
How long does it take to get a US visa in Hong Kong?
The Consulate General in Hong Kong will return your passport with U.S. visa to you according to the document delivery option you have chosen (Pick-up or Delivery Service). Visas are usually issued four to five full business days after the visa interview. Your passport and visa will be delivered to you by S.F. Express.
Is there an US consulate in Hong Kong?
Welcome to American Citizen Services! The U.S. Consulate provides a variety of routine and emergency services to U.S. citizens in Hong Kong and Macau. Our routine services in Hong Kong are by appointment only. Please visit our Macau Day webpage for services in Macau.
When to apply for US visa in Hong Kong?
The U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macau understands that many visa applicants have paid the visa application processing fee and are still waiting to schedule a visa appointment. We have worked diligently and restored all routine nonimmigrant visa operations as of January 22, 2021.
How to become an US citizen in Hong Kong?
American Citizen Services at the U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau has returned to full passport, citizenship, and notarial services. For these services, please make an appointment through our online appointment system here. We are opening appointment slots on a week-by-week basis.
Can a US citizen enter Hong Kong without a mask?
You will not be allowed entry without a mask. American Citizen Services at the U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau has returned to full passport, citizenship and notarial services. For these services, please make an appointment through our online appointment system here.