The US Consulate in Chengdu is closed. Where can I get a visa?

Shanghai or Beijing. After the closure of the consulate in Chengdu, people from the consular district in Chengdu will have to go to other consulates such as Guangzhou, Shanghai or Beijing to apply for American visas. In this case, the applicant's cost will definitely increase during the application process, so it is best to go to Shanghai or Beijing.

American visa is based on the place where you live, work or study for a long time. Regardless of whether the applicant's residence is the same as the registered permanent residence, try to submit the application to the American embassy or consulate under the jurisdiction of the residence, and it is more likely to apply for a visa at the appropriate embassy or consulate. Persons who have lived in the temporary residence for more than half a year may apply for a visa at the consulate of the temporary residence, but they need to provide relevant supporting documents.

In fact, the division of American consular districts is not very strict. No matter where you live or register, you can choose the most convenient place in China for an interview. In other words, American visas can be applied and endorsed face to face across the consular district. Generally speaking, the principle of proximity is followed. For example, applicants who have lived in Guizhou for a long time can choose the nearby Guangzhou Consulate for face-to-face visa after the closure of the Chengdu Consulate General, but they need to attach an explanation letter explaining why they have cross-regional visas. Visa officers will be suspicious of cross-regional delivery. Why not sign in their permanent residence, but go to other consular districts? So there must be enough reasons to convince the visa officer.

The five consulates in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu and Shenyang can always apply for American visas. Among them, Shenyang Consulate and Chengdu Consulate mainly handle American visa services: business visas for travel to the United States, visas for transit and crew, visas for visiting scholars to study in the United States, and short-term work visas (mainly for professionals in performances and cultural exchanges). ).

legal ground

Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) on Exit and Entry Administration Article 9 China citizens shall apply for passports or other travel documents when leaving or entering the country. China citizens who want to go to other countries or regions also need to obtain visas or other entry permits. However, unless the China government has signed visa exemption agreements with other governments or the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs provide otherwise. China citizens who leave or enter the country as seafarers and work on foreign ships shall apply for a seaman's certificate according to law.