Foreign embassies and consulates in United States, plus United States's own diplomatic missions abroad — with contact details, office hours and visa guidance for each.
United States hosts 1236 foreign embassies and diplomatic missions, most of them in Washington and Washington, D.C., representing countries from 6 continents. United States also maintains 259 embassies and consulates in 175 countries worldwide, spanning 6 continents.
United States is host to 1236 foreign diplomatic missions sent by 183 countries. The largest concentration is in Washington, with 171 missions, while the capital, Washington, D.C., hosts the remainder of the embassy community. Missions are also present in New York and Los Angeles.
Not every mission offers the same services. The list below includes 538 consulate generals, 308 honorary consulates, 195 embassys, 169 consulates, 24 permanent missions and 2 consular offices. An embassy is the main mission and normally sits in the capital; a consulate general or consulate handles visas and passport work for its own region; an honorary consulate offers limited help and usually cannot issue visas. If you are unsure which one to approach, our guide to embassies and consulates explains the difference in plain language. Read the guide →
United States maintains its own network of 259 embassies and consulates in 175 countries across 6 continents. If you are a United States citizen travelling or living overseas, these are the offices that renew your passport, register a birth abroad and assist in an emergency.
Every listing on this page links to a full profile with the street address, telephone number, email, official website, a map and live opening hours converted to US local time. Contact details change without notice, so always confirm on the mission's official website before travelling to an appointment.
1236 diplomatic missions located in United States, most in Washington. Click any country to find the address, phone number, and visa services.
United States operates 259 diplomatic missions in 175 countries across 6 continents. Click any country to find the address, phone number, and services offered.
Entry rules for United States depend on your nationality — many travelers need a visa or electronic authorization, while some enter visa-free for short stays. Check with the nearest United States mission listed above.
Applications are handled by United States's embassies and consulates abroad, or through authorized visa centers. Book an appointment and confirm required documents before you apply.
Work, study and family visas usually require sponsorship or admission first and take longer to process. Start with the official immigration portal of United States.
Always confirm current requirements with the nearest United States embassy before travel. (Replace this section with your hand-written visa guide for United States.)
United States hosts 1236 foreign diplomatic missions — embassies, consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates. The full list above is searchable by country.
Most missions are concentrated in Washington (171 missions), typically near government ministries and the diplomatic quarter.
Yes — United States operates 259 diplomatic missions abroad, each listed above with full contact details.
Select your country from the list above to open its embassy page, where you'll find phone, email, address, a map and current office hours. For emergencies, use the 24-hour consular line on the official website.