I am in Changsha, Hunan. How can I apply for a U.S. tourist visa? Which embassy should I apply for?

According to the domestic distribution of U.S. consulates, Chinese residents in Hunan should apply for visas at the Beijing Embassy. Generally, the embassy processing time is 3-5 working days, and relevant documents need to be prepared beforehand. Overall, it takes about 1-2 months.

Application process:

1. Fill in the DS160 form and prepare materials

Fill in the non-immigrant visa application form. You can fill it out directly online and follow the steps step by step. That's it. Prepare the necessary materials for a U.S. tourist visa, including passport, appointment documents, payment receipts, photos, application forms, passports, ID cards, household registers and other basic materials, as well as employment certificates, education certificates, asset certificates, retirement certificates, marriage certificates, etc. Supportive materials.

2. Payment

After filling out the application form, you need to pay the visa fee. You can choose to pay the visa fee online using online banking, or you can pay the fee with a CGI number. Print out the page and pay it to CITIC Bank.

3. Make an appointment for an interview

To make an appointment for an interview, make an appointment on the official website of the US Embassy. You need to provide your passport number, visa fee payment receipt number and the number on the application form.

4. Visa interview

When you go to the embassy/consulate for a visa interview, you need to bring prepared U.S. tourist visa application materials, and it is best to arrive early (if you are late for more than an hour, Then you are not allowed to sign in on the day) and wait at the entrance of the embassy.

Extended information:

Visa interview address:

According to the requirements of the U.S. Embassy, ??Chinese residents should go to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the consular district of their long-term residence. Applying for a U.S. visa is a different concept from the place of residence.

Domestic distribution of U.S. consulates:

Beijing Embassy: Beijing, Tianjin, Gansu, Hebei, Inner Mongolia, Ningxia, Shandong, Shaanxi, Shanxi, Qinghai, Xinjiang, Hubei, Hunan

Consulate General in Chengdu: Chongqing, Guizhou, Sichuan, Tibet, Yunnan

Consulate General in Guangzhou: Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan

Consulate General in Shanghai Consulates: Anhui, Jiangsu, Shanghai, Zhejiang

Consulate General in Shenyang: Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-U.S. Personal Tourist Visa