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United States Embassies and Consulates

Here is the list of United States Embassies and Consulates by country. Find the nearest one to you.

Embassy of the United States in Albania

  • Website: https://al.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Rruga Stavro Vinjau, 14 Tirana, Albania
  • Telephone: +355 42 247 285
  • Fax: +355 42 232 222
  • Email: TiranaUSConsulate@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Algeria

  • Website: https://dz.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 05 Chemin Cheikh Bachir Ibrahimi, El-Biar 16030 Algiers, Algeria
  • Telephone: +213 (0) 770-08-2000
  • Fax:
  • Email: Algiers_webmaster@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Angola

  • Website: https://ao.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Rua Houari Boumedienne #32 Luanda, Angola
  • Telephone: +244 222 64 1000, +244 222 641 122, +244 222 44 7028, +244 222 44 6224
  • Fax: +244 222 64 1000
  • Email: Econ/Commercial Section: econusembassyluanda@yahoo.com, Small Grants Coordinator: econusembassyluanda@yahoo.com, Consular Section: consularluanda@state.gov, Public Affairs Section: PASInboxluanda@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Argentina

  • Website: https://ar.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Av. Colombia 4300 (C1425GMN) Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Telephone: (54-11) 5777-4533
  • Fax: (54-11) 5777-4240
  • Email: buenosairesirc@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Armenia

  • Website: https://am.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 1 American Avenue 0082 Yerevan, Armenia
  • Telephone: (+37410) 464-700
  • Fax: (+37410) 464-742
  • Email:  consyerevan@state.gov, For immigrant visa and adoption-related inquiries: IVYerevan@state.gov, For Iranian citizen’s immigrant visa inquiries: IranIVYerevan@state.gov, For inquiries related to American Citizen Services: ACSYerevan@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Australia

Consulate of the United States in Melbourne

Consulate of the United States in Perth

Consulate of the United States in Sydney

  • Website: https://au.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/sydney/
  • Address: Level 10, MLC Centre, 19-29 Martin Place Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia
  • Telephone: (02) 9373-9228
  • Fax: (+61) 2 9373 9125
  • Email: Non-Immigrant Visa inquiries: support-australia@ustraveldocs.com, Immigrant Visa (Green Card) inquiries: SydneyIV@state.gov, Official Visa inquiries: SydneyOfficials@state.gov, American Citizen Services (ACS): SydneyACS@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Austria

  • Website: https://at.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Boltzmanngasse 16 1090 Vienna, Austria
  • Telephone: (+43-1) 31339-0
  • Fax: (+43-1) 310 06 82
  • Email: ViennaUSEmbassy@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Azerbaijan

  • Website: https://az.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 111 Azadlig Ave AZ1007 Baku, Azerbaijan
  • Telephone: +994 12 488 3300
  • Fax: +994 12 488 3330
  • Email: bakufacebook@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Bahamas

  • Website: https://bs.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 42 Queen Street Nassau, Bahamas
  • Telephone: (242) 322-1181
  • Fax: (242) 356-7174
  • Email: acsnassau@state.gov, Nonimmigrant Visas at: visanassau@state.gov, Immigrant Visas at: IVNassau@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Bahrain

  • Website: https://bh.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Bldg. 979, Road 3119, Block 331, Zinj P.O. Box 26431 Manama, Bahrain
  • Telephone: (+973) 17 242700
  • Fax: (+973) 17 272594
  • Email: manamapao@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Bangladesh

  • Website: https://bd.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Madani Avenue Baridhara Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh
  • Telephone: (880) (2) 5566-2000
  • Fax: (880)(2) 5566-2915
  • Email: Visa Enquiries: support-bangladesh@ustraveldocs.com, American Citizen Services: DhakaACS@state.gov, EducationUSA: EducationUSA-Bangla@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Barbados

  • Website: https://bb.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Wildey Business Park Bridgetown, Barbados
  • Telephone: (246) 227-4000
  • Fax: (246) 431-0179, (246) 429-5316
  • Email: Non-Immigrant Visas: bridgetownniv@state.gov, Immigrant Visas: bridgetowniv@state.gov, American Citizen Services: bridgetownacs@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Belarus

  • Website: https://by.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 46 Starovilenskaya St. 220002 Minsk, Belarus
  • Telephone: +375 17 210-12-83 / 217-7347 / 217-7348
  • Fax: +375 17 234-78-53
  • Email: USEmbassyMinsk@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Belgium

  • Website: https://be.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Regentlaan 27 Boulevard du Régent B-1000 Brussels, Belgium
  • Telephone: (32-2) 811-4000
  • Fax: (32-2) 811-4500
  • Email: Visa and Travel questions: BrusselsVisa@state.gov, American Citizen Services questions: USCitizenBrussels@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Belize

  • Website: https://bz.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 4 Floral Park Road Belmopan, Belize
  • Telephone: (501) 822-4011
  • Fax: (501) 822-4012
  • Email: belmopanpa@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Benin

  • Website: https://bj.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Marina Avenue, 01 BP 2012 Cotonou, Benin
  • Telephone: (229) 21 30 06 50
  • Fax: (229) 21 30 03 84
  • Email: irccotonou@state.gov

Consulate of the United States in Hamilton

  • Website: https://bm.usconsulate.gov/
  • Address: Crown Hill 16 Middle Road, Devonshire, DV 03 Hamilton, Bermuda
  • Telephone: (441) 295-1342
  • Fax: (441) 295-1592/ (441) 296-9233
  • Email: HamiltonConsulate@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Bolivia

  • Website: https://bo.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Avenida Arce 2780, Casilla 425 La Paz, Bolivia
  • Telephone: (591) 2-216-8000
  • Fax: (591) 2-216-8111
  • Email: lpzwebmail@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Bosnia and Herzegovina

  • Website: https://ba.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 1 Robert C. Frasure Street Sarajevo 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Telephone: +387 33 704 000
  • Fax: +387 33 659 722
  • Email: bhopa@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Botswana

  • Website: https://bw.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Embassy Drive, Government Enclave PO Box 90 Gaborone, Botswana
  • Telephone: (+267) 395-3982
  • Fax: (+267) 318-0232
  • Email: ConsularGaborone@State.Gov

Embassy of the United States in Brazil

  • Website: https://br.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: SES – Av. das Nações, Quadra 801, Lote 03 Brasília – DF 70403-900, Brazil
  • Telephone: +55 61 3312 7000
  • Fax: +55 61 3225 9136
  • Email: BrasiliaACS@state.gov

Consulate of the United States in Fortaleza

  • Website:
  • Address: Avenida Santos Dumont, 2828, Suite 708 – Aldeota Fortaleza, CE 60150-161, Brazil
  • Telephone: +55 85 3223 4902
  • Fax:
  • Email: fortalezaacs@state.gov

Consulate of the United States in Porto Alegre

Consulate of the United States in Rio De Janeiro

  • Website: https://br.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/riodejaneiro/
  • Address: Avenida Presidente Wilson, 147 – Castelo Rio de Janeiro 20030-020, Brazil
  • Telephone: +55 21 3823 2000
  • Fax: +55 21 3823 2003
  • Email: For Immigrant visa issues: immigrationrio@state.gov
    American Citizen services: acsrio@state.gov
    If you have already applied for your visa and your case is pending at the Consulate: visario@state.gov

Consulate of the United States in São Paulo

Embassy of the United States in Brunei

  • Website: https://bn.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Simpang 336-52-16-9, Jalan Duta BC4115 Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
  • Telephone: 673-238-7400
  • Fax: 673-238-7533
  • Email: General Inquiries: amembassy_bsb@state.gov, Non-Immigration Visas: consularbrunei@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Bulgaria

  • Website: https://bg.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 16, Kozyak Street 1408 Sofia, Bulgaria
  • Telephone: +359 2 937 5100
  • Fax: +359 2 937 5320
  • Email: SofiaEmb@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Burkina Faso

  • Website: https://bf.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Sector 15, Ouaga 2000, Rue 15.873, Avenue Sembène Ousmane Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
  • Telephone: +226 50 49 53 00
  • Fax: +226 50 49 56 28
  • Email: amembouaga@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Burundi

  • Website: https://bi.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Avenue Des Etats-Unis B.P. 1720 Bujumbura, Burundi
  • Telephone: +257 22 207 000, +257 22 214 853 (after hours)
  • Fax: +257 22 222 926
  • Email: BujumburaC@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Cambodia

  • Website: https://kh.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 1, Street 96, Sangkat Wat Phnom, Khan Daun Penh Phnom Penh, Cambodia
  • Telephone: +855 23 728 000
  • Fax:
  • Email: Nonimmigrant Visas: support-cambodia@ustraveldocs.com, Immigrant Visas: IVPhnomPenh@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Cameroon

  • Website: https://cm.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Avenue Rosa Parks Yaounde, Cameroon
  • Telephone: (237) 22251- 4000, (237) 22220-1500
  • Fax: (237) 22220-1500
  • Email: webmasteryaounde@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Canada

  • Website: https://ca.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 490 Sussex Drive Ottawa, ON K1N 1G8, Canada
  • Telephone: (613) 688-5335, Emergency: (613) 238-5335
  • Fax: (613) 241-7845
  • Email: Consular Section: ottawacons@state.gov, American Citizen Services: ottawaACS@state.gov, Information Resource Center: ottawareference@state.gov, Human Resources: ottawahr@state.gov, Webmaster: ottawawebmaster@state.gov

Consulate of the United States in Calgary

  • Website:
  • Address: 615 MacLeod Trail S.E. Rocky Mountain Plaza Building Calgary, AB T2G 4T8, Canada
  • Telephone: (403) 266-8962
  • Fax: (403) 264-6630
  • Email: American Citizen Services, including passports, reports of births, and information for American citizens: Calgary_ACS@state.gov
    Questions regarding non-immigrant visa applications: Calgary_NIV@state.gov

Consulate of the United States in Halifax

  • Website: https://ca.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/halifax/
  • Address: 1973 Upper Water Street Halifax, NS NS B3J 0A9, Canada
  • Telephone: (902) 429-2480
  • Fax: (902) 423-6861
  • Email: For questions relating to services for American citizens: Halifax-ACS@state.gov, Questions about non-immigrant visas: consularh@state.gov
    Email for media inquiries: halifaxmedia@state.gov

Consulate of the United States in Montreal

  • Website: https://ca.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/montreal/
  • Address: 1134 Sainte-Catherine Street West Montreal, QC H3B 1H4, Canada
  • Telephone: (514) 398-9695
  • Fax: (514) 398-9748
  • Email: American Citizen Services: montreal-ACS@state.gov
    Non-immigrant visa applications: montreal-niv@state.gov

Consulate of the United States in Quebec City

  • Website:
  • Address: 2, rue de la Terrasse-Dufferin Quebec City, QC G1R 4T9, Canada
  • Telephone: (418) 692-2095
  • Fax: (418) 692-4640
  • Email: For questions relating to services for American citizens, please contact: QuebecACS@state.gov, For non-immigrant visas, please contact: QuebecNIV@state.gov, For questions related to the protocol, please send an email to: usquebecprotocol@state.gov

Consulate of the United States in Toronto

  • Website: https://ca.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/toronto/
  • Address: 360 University Avenue Toronto, ON M5G 1S4, Canada
  • Telephone: (416) 595-1700, After hours Emergency line: (416) 201-4056
  • Fax: (416) 595-6501
  • Email: American Citizen Service inquiries: TorontoPassport@state.gov
    Inquiries about U.S. visas: TRTNIV@state.gov

Consulate of the United States in Vancouver

  • Website: https://ca.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/vancouver/
  • Address: 1075 West Pender Street Vancouver, BC V6E 2M6, Canada
  • Telephone: (604) 685-4311
  • Fax: (604) 685-7175
  • Email: Specific Visa Case Inquiries: vancouverNIV@state.gov
    Fiancé(e) visas: vancouverK@state.gov, Passports: vancouverACS@state.gov
    Citizen Services: vancouverACS@state.gov

Consulate of the United States in Winnipeg

Embassy of the United States in Cape Verde

  • Website: https://cv.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Rua Abilio Macedo 6 Praia, Cape Verde
  • Telephone: +238 260 8900
  • Fax: +238 261 1355
  • Email: praiaconsular@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Central African Republic

  • Website: https://cf.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Ave. David Dacko Bangui, Central African Republic
  • Telephone: (236) 2161 – 0200
  • Fax: (236) 2161 – 4494
  • Email: 

Embassy of the United States in Chad

  • Website: https://td.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Rond-Point Chagoua BP 413 N’Djamena, Chad
  • Telephone: (+235) 22 51 50 17, 301 985 8702
  • Fax:
  • Email: publicaffairs-ndjamena@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Chile

  • Website: https://cl.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Av. Andrés Bello 2800 Las Condes Santiago, Chile
  • Telephone: +56 2 2330 3000
  • Fax: +56 2 2330 3710
  • Email: For U.S. citizens inquiring about passport, citizenship: SantiagoAmCit@state.gov, For inquiries about Non-Immigration visa: SantiagoVisa@state.gov, For inquiries about Immigration Visa: SantiagoImmigration@state.gov, Press and Cultural Information (PAS): IRCChile@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in China

Consulate of the United States in Guangzhou

  • Website: https://china.usembassy-china.org.cn/contact/
  • Address: Huaxia Road, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (near Exit B1 of the Zhujiang New Town subway station, Line 3 and Line 5) 510623 Guangzhou, China
  • Telephone: 020-3814-5000
  • Fax:
  • Email: 

Consulate of the United States in Shanghai

Consulate of the United States in Shenyang

Consulate of the United States in Wuhan

  • Website:
  • Address: Room 4701, New World International Trade Tower I, No. 568, Jianshe Avenue Jianghan District 430022 Wuhan, China
  • Telephone: (027) 8555-7791
  • Fax: (027) 8555-7761
  • Email: USConsulateWuhan@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Colombia

  • Website: https://co.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Carrera 45 No. 24B-27 Bogotá, D.C., Colombia
  • Telephone: (571) 275 2000
  • Fax: (571) 275 4600
  • Email: ACSBogota@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Congo (Democratic Republic)

  • Website: https://cd.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 310, Avenue des Aviateurs Kinshasa, Gombe, Congo (Democratic Republic)
  • Telephone: +243 081 556 0151
  • Fax: +243 81 55 60 175
  • Email: USEmbassyKinshasa@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Costa Rica

  • Website: https://cr.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Calle 98 Vía 104 Pavas, San José, Costa Rica
  • Telephone: (506) 2519-2000
  • Fax: (506) 2519-2305
  • Email: ACSSanJose@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Croatia

  • Website: https://hr.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Ulica Thomasa Jeffersona 2 10010 Zagreb, Croatia
  • Telephone: (385) 1 661-2200
  • Fax:
  • Email: Consular Section/Non-immigrant Visa Information: consularzagreb@state.gov, American Citizen Services/IRC: zagrebacs@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Cuba

  • Website: https://cu.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Calzada between L & M Streets Havana, Cuba
  • Telephone: +53 7 839 4100
  • Fax: +53 7 839 4247
  • Email: 

Embassy of the United States in Cyprus

  • Website: https://cy.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Metochiou and Ploutarchou Street 2407 Engomi Nicosia, Cyprus
  • Telephone: (357) 2239 3939
  • Fax: (357) 2278 0944
  • Email: infonicosia@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Czech Republic

  • Website: https://cz.usembassy.gov/cs/
  • Address: Trziste 15 118 01 Praha 1, Czech Republic
  • Telephone: (+420) 257 022 000
  • Fax: (+420) 257 022 809
  • Email: Visa: consprague@state.gov, American Citizen Services: ACSPrg@state.gov, educational programs: acprague@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Denmark

  • Website: https://dk.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Dag Hammarskjölds Allé 24 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Telephone: +45 33 41 71 00
  • Fax: +45 35 43 02 23
  • Email: copenhagenirc@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Djibouti

  • Website: https://dj.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Lot 350-B Haramouss B.P. 185 Djibouti, Djibouti
  • Telephone: (+253) 21 453 000
  • Fax: (+253) 21 453 020, +253 21 45 3129
  • Email: DjiboutiPublic@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in East Timor

  • Website: https://tl.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Avenida de Portugal, Praia dos Coqueiros Dili, East Timor
  • Telephone: (670) 332-4684
  • Fax: (670) 331-3206
  • Email: padili@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Ecuador

  • Website: https://ec.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Ave. Avigiras E12-170 y Ave. Eloy Alfaro (next to SOLCA) Quito, Ecuador
  • Telephone: (593) 2398-5000
  • Fax:
  • Email: 

Consulate of the United States in Guayaquil

  • Website: https://ec.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulate/guayaquil/
  • Address: Calle Santa Ana y Av. Jose Rodriguez Bonin, Sector San Eduardo Guayaquil, Ecuador
  • Telephone: +593 4 371 7000
  • Fax: +593 4 371 7045
  • Email: American Citizen Services: acsguayaquil@state.gov
    Public Affairs: PAS_Guayaquil@state.gov
    Federal Benefits and Social Security: fbuquito@state.gov
    Non immigrant Visa Section: nivguayaquil@state.gov
    Immigrant Visa Section: ivguayaquil@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Egypt

  • Website: https://eg.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 5 Tawfik Diab Street Garden City Cairo, Egypt
  • Telephone: (20-2) 2797 3300
  • Fax: (20-2) 2797 3200
  • Email: For immigrant visas: ConsularCairoIV@state.gov
    For non immigrant visas: ConsularCairoNIV@state.gov
    Press Inquiries: PressInfoEgypt@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in El Salvador

  • Website: https://sv.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Final Boulevard Santa Elena, Antiguo Cuscatlán, La Libertad San Salvador, El Salvador
  • Telephone: +503 2501 2999
  • Fax: 503 2501 2150
  • Email: ACSSanSal@state.gov, san.salvador.office.box@mail.doc.gov, IRCSanSalvador@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Equatorial Guinea

  • Website: https://gq.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Malabo II highway (between the headquarters of Sonagas and the offices of the United Nations) Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
  • Telephone: +240 333 09 57 41
  • Fax:
  • Email: MalaboPublic@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Eritrea

  • Website: https://er.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 179 Ala Street P.O. Box 211 Asmara, Eritrea
  • Telephone: +291 1 12 00 04
  • Fax: +291 1 12 75 84
  • Email: usembassyasmara@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Estonia

  • Website: https://ee.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Kentmanni 20 15099 Tallinn, Estonia
  • Telephone: (372) 668 8100
  • Fax: (372) 668 8265
  • Email: USASaatkond@state.gov, Visas: VisaTallinn@state.gov
    American Citizen Services: ACSTallinn@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Ethiopia

  • Website: https://et.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Entoto Street P.O. Box 1014 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Telephone: +251 11 130 6000, After hours: +251 11 130 6911
  • Fax: +251 11 124 2401, Public affairs section: +251 11 124 2454, Consular section: +251 11 124 2435
  • Email: pasaddis@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Fiji

  • Website: https://fj.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 158 Princes Road, Tamavua P.O. Box 218 Suva, Fiji
  • Telephone: (679) 331 4466
  • Fax:
  • Email: suvawebmaster@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Finland

  • Website: https://fi.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Itäinen Puistotie 14 B 00140 Helsinki, Finland
  • Telephone: +358-9-616-250
  • Fax:
  • Email: helsinkifacebook@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in France

  • Website: https://fr.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 2 avenue Gabriel 75008 Paris, France
  • Telephone: (33) (1) 4312 2222, (33) (1) 42 66 97 83
  • Fax:
  • Email: Passport and citizenship unit: PassportsParis@state.gov

Consulate of the United States in Bordeaux

  • Website:
  • Address: 89 Quai des Chartrons 33300 Bordeaux, France
  • Telephone: (0) 1 43 12 48 65
  • Fax: (0) 5 56 51 61 97
  • Email: usabordeaux@state.gov

Consulate of the United States in Lyon

  • Website:
  • Address: 2, rue Président Carnot 69002 Lyon, France
  • Telephone: 01 43 12 48 60
  • Fax:
  • Email: usalyon@state.gov

Consulate of the United States in Marseille

Consulate of the United States in Rennes

  • Website:
  • Address: 30, Quai Duguay-Trouin 35000 Rennes, France
  • Telephone: (0)1 43 12 48 70
  • Fax: (0)2 99 35 00 92
  • Email: usarennes@state.gov

Consulate of the United States in Strasbourg

  • Website:
  • Address: 15, Avenue d’Alsace 67082 Strasbourg, France
  • Telephone: (33) 1 43 124 880
  • Fax: (33) 3 88 240 695
  • Email: usastrasbourg@state.gov

Consulate of the United States in Toulouse

  • Website:
  • Address: 25, allées Jean Jaurès 31000 Toulouse, France
  • Telephone: +33 (5) 34 41 36 50, +33 (1) 43 12 48 75
  • Fax: +33 (5) 3441 1619
  • Email: usatoulouse@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Gabon

  • Website: https://ga.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Sablière B.P. 4000 Libreville, Gabon
  • Telephone: +241 01 45 7100
  • Fax:
  • Email: publicaffairslib@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Gambia

  • Website: https://gm.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Kairaba Avenue, Fajara P.M.B. 19 Banjul, Gambia
  • Telephone: (220) 439-2856
  • Fax: (220) 439-2475
  • Email: publicdiplomacybanjul@state.gov

United States Embassy in Georgia

  • Website: https://ge.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 29 Georgian-American Friendship Avenue, Didi Dighomi Tbilisi 0131, Georgia
  • Telephone: +995 32 227 70 00
  • Fax: +995 32 253 2310
  • Email: support-georgia@ustraveldocs.com, askconsultbilisi@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Germany

  • Website: https://de.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Pariser Platz 2 14191 Berlin, Germany
  • Telephone: +49-30-8305-0
  • Fax: +49-30-8305-1215
  • Email: acsberlin@state.gov

Consulate of the United States in Düsseldorf

  • Website:
  • Address: Willi-Becker-Allee 10 40227 Düsseldorf, Germany
  • Telephone: +49-211-788-89-27
  • Fax: +49-211-788-89-36
  • Email: 

Consulate of the United States in Frankfurt am Main

  • Website:
  • Address: Giessener Str. 30 60435 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
  • Telephone: (069) 75350
  • Fax:
  • Email: ircfrankfurt@state.gov

Consulate of the United States in Hamburg

  • Website:
  • Address: Alsterufer 27/28 20354 Hamburg, Germany
  • Telephone: (040) 411 71 100
  • Fax: (040) 411 71 222
  • Email: hamburgpa@state.gov

Consulate of the United States in Leipzig

  • Website:
  • Address: Wilhelm-Seyfferth- Straße 4 04107 Leipzig, Germany
  • Telephone: +49-341-213-840
  • Fax:
  • Email: leipzigusconsulate@state.gov

Consulate of the United States in Munich

  • Website:
  • Address: Königinstraße 5 80539 Munich, Germany
  • Telephone: +49-89-2888-0
  • Fax:
  • Email: consmunich@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Ghana

  • Website: https://gh.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: No. 24, Fourth Circular Rd., Cantonments P.O. Box GP 2288 Accra, Ghana
  • Telephone: +233 (0) 30 274 1000
  • Fax: +233 30 2741 389
  • Email: Nonimmigrant Visas: NIVAccra@state.gov, Immigration Visas: IVAccra@state.gov, Adoptions: AccraAdoption@state.gov, American Citizen Services: ACSAccra@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Greece

  • Website: https://gr.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 91 Vasilisis Sophias Avenue 10160 Athens, Greece
  • Telephone: +30 210-721-2951
  • Fax: +30 210-724-5313
  • Email: athensconsul@state.gov, athensamericancitizenservices@state.gov

Consulate of the United States in Thessaloniki

Embassy of the United States in Grenada

  • Website:
  • Address: Lance Aux Epines St. George’s, Grenada
  • Telephone: (+1 473) 444-1173, (+1 473) 407-2495
  • Fax: (+1 473) 444-4820
  • Email: Stgeorgesacs@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Guatemala

  • Website: https://gt.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Avenida Reforma 7-01, Zona 10 Guatemala City, Guatemala
  • Telephone: +502 2326 4000
  • Fax: +502 2326 4654
  • Email: American Citizen Services: AmCitsGuatemala@state.gov
    Immigrant Visa Section: GuatemalaIV@state.gov
    Non-Immigrant / Tourist Visa Section: USvisasGuatemala@state.gov
    Temporary Workers Visa Section: H2BGuate@State.gov
    USCIS Guatemala: guatemala.inquiries@uscis.dhs.gov
    Immigrant Visas / Adoption Unit: adoptguatemala@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Guinea

  • Website: https://gn.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Transversale No. 2, Centre Administratif de Koloma, Commune de Ratoma Conakry, Guinea
  • Telephone: +224 65 10 40 00, American Citizen Services: +224 67 10 43 11
  • Fax: +224 65 10 42 97
  • Email: ConakryACS@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Guyana

  • Website: https://gy.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 100 Young and Duke Streets, Kingston Georgetown, Guyana
  • Telephone: 592-225-4900/9
  • Fax: 592-225-8497
  • Email: PDGeorge@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Haiti

  • Website: https://ht.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Tabarre 41, Route de Tabarre Port-au-Prince, Haiti
  • Telephone: 011-509-2229-8000
  • Fax: (509) 2-229-8028
  • Email: 

Embassy of the United States to the Holy See

  • Website: https://va.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Via Sallustiana, 49 00187 Rome, Italy
  • Telephone: (+39) 06-4674-1
  • Fax: (+39) 06-4674-3412
  • Email: Vatican-info@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Honduras

  • Website: https://hn.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Avenida La Paz Tegucigalpa M.D.C., Honduras
  • Telephone: +504 2236 9320 / 2238 5114
  • Fax: +504 2236 9037
  • Email: tggnm@state.gov, irctgu@state.gov

Consulate of the United States in Hong Kong

  • Website: https://hk.usconsulate.gov/
  • Address: 26 Garden Road Central Hong Kong, Hong Kong
  • Telephone: (852) 2523-9011
  • Fax: (852) 2845-1598
  • Email: acshk@state.gov, information_resource_center_hk@yahoo.com, support-hongkong@ustraveldocs.com

Embassy of the United States in Hungary

  • Website: https://hu.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Szabadsag ter 12 Budapest H-1054, Hungary
  • Telephone: (36-1) 475-4400
  • Fax: (36-1) 475-4248
  • Email: Agricultural Section: agbudapest@fas.usda.gov, Commercial Section: budapest.office.box@trade.gov, U.S. Citizens Services: acs.budapest@state.gov, Information: InfoUSABudapest@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Iceland

  • Website: https://is.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Engjateigur 7 Reykjavik 105, Iceland
  • Telephone: (354) 595 2200
  • Fax:
  • Email: Consular section: reykjavikconsular@state.gov, Economic/Commercial Section: reykjavikeconomic@state.gov, Political Section: reykjavikpolitical@state.gov, Public Affairs Office: reykjavikpublicaffairs@state.gov, Regional Security Office: ds_rsoreykjavik@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in India

  • Website: https://in.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Shantipath, Chanakyapuri New Delhi 110021, India
  • Telephone: +91 11 2419 8000
  • Fax: +91 11 2419 0017
  • Email: Non immigrant visas: support-india@ustraveldocs.com, Immigrant visas: support-india@ustraveldocs.com, American Citizens Services: acsnd@state.gov, General: NDwebmail@state.gov

Consulate of the United States in Chennai

Consulate of the United States in Kolkata

Consulate of the United States in Mumbai

  • Website: https://in.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/mumbai/
  • Address: C-49, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East Mumbai, Maharashtra 400051, India
  • Telephone: (91-22) 2672-4000
  • Fax:
  • Email: mumbaipublicaffairs@state.gov, Visa Inquiries: support-india@ustraveldocs.com, American Citizen Services (ACS): MumbaiACS@state.gov

Consulate of the United States in Secunderabad

Embassy of the United States in Indonesia

  • Website: https://id.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Jl. Medan Merdeka Selatan No. 3 – 5 Jakarta 10110, Indonesia
  • Telephone: (62-21) 3435-9000, (62) (21) 5083-1000
  • Fax: (62) (21) 386-2259
  • Email: jakartasocnetwork@state.gov

Consulate of the United States in Surabaya

Consulate of the United States in Medan

  • Website:
  • Address: Uni Plaza Building, 4th Floor (West Tower), Jl. Let. Jend. MT Haryono A-1 Medan 20231, Indonesia
  • Telephone: +62 61 451 9000
  • Fax: +62 61 455 9033
  • Email: Sumatra@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Iraq

  • Website: https://iq.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Al-Kindi Street, International Zone Baghdad, Iraq
  • Telephone: 0760-0300-3000
  • Fax:
  • Email: 

Embassy of the United States in Ireland

Embassy of the United States in Israel

  • Website: https://il.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 14 David Flusser 9378322 Jerusalem, Israel
  • Telephone: 02-630-4000
  • Fax:
  • Email: For Visa queries please email: nivtelaviv@state.gov or jerusalemniv@state.gov, For U.S. Citizen Services: TelAvivACS@state.gov or JerusalemACS@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Italy

  • Website: https://it.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Via Vittorio Veneto 121 00187 Rome, Italy
  • Telephone: (+39) 06 46741
  • Fax: (+39) 06 4882-672, (+39) 06 4674-2217
  • Email: socialmedia@ambasciatausa.it, Non Immigrant Visa:RomeVisa@state.gov or RomeEvisas@state.gov (for E visa inquiries only)

Consulate of the United States in Florence

Consulate of the United States in Milan

  • Website: https://it.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/milan/
  • Address: Via Principe Amedeo 2/10 20121 Milan, Italy
  • Telephone: (+39) 02 290 351
  • Fax:
  • Email: U.S. Citizen Services: uscitizensmilan@state.gov
    Non Immigrant Visa Services: usvisamilan@state.gov
    U.S. Commercial Service: Office.Milan@trade.gov

Consulate of the United States in Naples

  • Website: https://it.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/naples/
  • Address: Piazza della Repubblica 80122 Naples, Italy
  • Telephone: (+39) 081 583 8111
  • Fax:
  • Email: Non-immigrant visa (NIV) services: NIVNaples@state.gov
    Immigrant visa (IV) services: IVNaples@state.gov
    American Citizens Services: uscitizensnaples@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Ivory Coast

  • Website: https://ci.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Cocody Riviéra Golf BP 730 Abidjan, 03, Ivory Coast
  • Telephone: +225 22 49 40 00
  • Fax: +225 22 49 43 23
  • Email: abidjanpas@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Jamaica

  • Website: https://jm.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 142 Old Hope Road Kingston 6, Jamaica
  • Telephone: 876-702-6000
  • Fax: 876-702-6348
  • Email: American Citizen Services: kingstonacs@state.gov, Non-Immigrant Visas: kingstonNIV@state.gov, Immigrant Visas: E-mail: kingstonIV@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Japan

  • Website: https://jp.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 1-10-5 Akasaka Minato-ku Tokyo 107-8420, Japan
  • Telephone: 03-3224-5000
  • Fax: 03-3224-5856 (American citizens services general), 03-3505-1862
  • Email: support-japan@ustraveldocs.com

Consulate of the United States in Fukuoka

  • Website: https://jp.usembassy.gov/contact/
  • Address: 5-26 Ohori 2-chome, Chuo-ku Fukuoka 810-0052, Japan
  • Telephone: +81 92 751 9331
  • Fax: +81 92 725-3772
  • Email: FukuokaACS@state.gov

Consulate of the United States in Nagoya

  • Website: https://jp.usembassy.gov/contact/
  • Address: International Center Bldg. 6F, 1-47-1 Nagono, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya Nagoya 450-0001, Japan
  • Telephone: 052-581-4501
  • Fax: 06-6315-5914
  • Email: AOK@state.gov

Consulate of the United States in Naha

Consulate of the United States in Osaka

Consulate of the United States in Sapporo

Embassy of the United States in Jordan

  • Website: https://jo.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Abdoun, Al-Umawyeen St. Amman, Jordan
  • Telephone: +962 6 590 6000
  • Fax: +962 6 592 0163
  • Email: Press and Cultural Affairs: WebmasterJordan@state.gov, Visa and Travel Inquiries: Support-jordan@ustraveldocs.com, Business Inquiries: amman.office.box@mail.doc.gov

Embassy of the United States in Kazakhstan

  • Website: https://kz.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Rakhymzhan Koshkarbayev Avenue, No. 3. Nur-Sultan 010010, Kazakhstan
  • Telephone: +7 7172 70 2100
  • Fax: +7 7172 54 0914
  • Email: nur-sultaninfo@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Kenya

  • Website: https://ke.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: United Nations Avenue P. O. Box 606, Village Market Nairobi 00621, Kenya
  • Telephone: 254 20 363-6000
  • Fax: 254 20 363-6157
  • Email: kenya_acs@state.govm, ImmigrationVisaNairobi@state.gov, VisitorVisaNairobi@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Kosovo

  • Website: https://xk.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Rr. 4 KORRIKU Nr.25 Pristina 10000, Kosovo
  • Telephone: +381 38 59 59 3000
  • Fax: +381 38 549 890
  • Email: PaPristina@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Kuwait

  • Website: https://kw.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Bayan, Block 13, on Masjed Al-Aqsa Street Kuwait City, Kuwait
  • Telephone: +965 2259 1001, +965 2538 6562
  • Fax: +965 2538 0282
  • Email: American Citizen Service: kuwaitACS@state.gov, Non-Immigrant Visa: consularkuwaitm@state.gov, Immigrant Visa: kuwaitIV@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Kyrgyzstan

  • Website: https://kg.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 171 Prospect Mira Bishkek 720016, Kyrgyzstan
  • Telephone: +996 312 597 000
  • Fax: +996 312 597 744
  • Email: bishkekpas@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Laos

  • Website: https://la.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Thadeua Road, Km 9, Ban Somvang Tai Hatsayfong District Vientiane, Laos
  • Telephone: +856 21 48 7000
  • Fax:
  • Email: conslao@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Latvia

  • Website: https://lv.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 1 Samnera Velsa St. (former Remtes) Riga LV-1510, Latvia
  • Telephone: +371 6710 7000
  • Fax: +371 6710 7050
  • Email: us.embassy.riga@gmail.com

Embassy of the United States in Lebanon

  • Website: https://lb.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Awkar facing the Municipality PO Box 70-840 Antelias Antelias, Lebanon
  • Telephone: (961) 4 542 600 / 543 600
  • Fax: (961) 4 554 019
  • Email: beirutpd@state.gov, BeirutACS@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Lesotho

  • Website: https://ls.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 254 Kingsway Avenue Maseru, Lesotho
  • Telephone: +266 22 312 666
  • Fax: +266 22 310 116
  • Email: infomaseru@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Liberia

  • Website: https://lr.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 502 Benson Street Monrovia, Liberia
  • Telephone: +231 77 677 7000
  • Fax: +231 77 677 7370
  • Email: monroviapd@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Libya

  • Website: https://ly.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Currently closed Sidi Slim Area/ Walie Al-Ahed Road Tripoli, Libya
  • Telephone:
  • Fax:
  • Email: 

Embassy of the United States in Lithuania

  • Website: https://lt.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Akmenų g. 6 LT-03106 Vilnius, Lithuania
  • Telephone: (370-5) 2665500
  • Fax: (370-5) 2665510
  • Email: General E-mail: WebEmailVilnius@state.gov
    Non-Immigrant Visa: support-Lithuania@ustraveldocs.com
    Consular Inquiries: consec@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Luxembourg

  • Website: https://lu.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 22 Boulevard Emmanuel Servais L-2535 Luxembourg, Luxembourg
  • Telephone: +352 46 01 23 00
  • Fax: +352 46 14 01
  • Email: luxembourgpublicaffairs@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Madagascar

  • Website:
  • Address: Lot 207 A – Andranoro – Antehiroka 105 Antananarivo, Madagascar
  • Telephone: (261) 20 23 480 00/01
  • Fax: (261) 20 23 480 35
  • Email: antanpublicaffairs@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Malawi

  • Website: https://mw.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 16 Jomo Kenyatta Road P.O Box 30016 Lilongwe 3, Malawi
  • Telephone: +265 (0) 177 3166
  • Fax: +265 (0) 177 0471
  • Email: consularlilong@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Malaysia

  • Website: https://my.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 376 Jalan Tun Razak 50400 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Telephone: +60 3 2168 5000
  • Fax: +60 3 2142 2207
  • Email: embassyklpa@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Mali

  • Website: https://ml.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: ACI 2000, Rue 243, Porte 297 Bamako, Mali
  • Telephone: +223 20 70 23 00
  • Fax: +223 20 70 24 79
  • Email: PASBamako@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Malta

  • Website: https://mt.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Ta’ Qali National Park Attard Valletta ATD 4000, Malta
  • Telephone: +356 2561 4000
  • Fax: +356 21 243229
  • Email: usembmalta@state.gov, Visa and consular inquiries: ConsularMalta@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Marshall Islands

  • Website: https://mh.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Mejen Weto, Ocean Side Majuro, Marshall Islands
  • Telephone: +692-247-4011
  • Fax: (692) 247-4012
  • Email: MAJConsular@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Mauritania

  • Website: https://mr.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Nouadhibou Road, Avenue Al Quds, NOT PRTZ. Nouakchott, Mauritania
  • Telephone: +222 525 2660
  • Fax: +222 525 1592
  • Email: pasnouakchott@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Mauritius

  • Website: https://mu.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 4th Floor, Rogers House John Kennedy Avenue Port Louis, Mauritius
  • Telephone: (230) 202-4400
  • Fax: (230) 208-9534
  • Email: portlouispas@gmail.com

Embassy of the United States in Mexico

  • Website: https://mx.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Paseo de la Reforma 305 Colonia Cuauhtemoc 06500 Mexico, D.F., Mexico
  • Telephone: +52-55-5080-2000
  • Fax: +52-55-5080-2005
  • Email: mexicocitypassport@state.gov, acsmexicocity@state.gov, visas_mexico@state.gov, Emb.eua.mex@state.gov

Consulate of the United States in Ciudad Juárez

Consulate of the United States in Guadalajara

Consulate of the United States in Hermosillo

Consulate of the United States in Matamoros

Consulate of the United States in Mérida

Consulate of the United States in Tijuana

  • Website: https://mx.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/tijuana/
  • Address: Paseo De Las Culturas S/N, Mesa de Otay Delegación Centenario 22425 Tijuana B.C., Mexico
  • Telephone: +52 664 977 2000
  • Fax:
  • Email: American Citizen Services inquires: ACSTijuana@state.gov, Passports inquires:TijuanaCitizenship@state.gov, Non-Immigrant visa inquiries: TijuanaInfo@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Micronesia

  • Website: https://fm.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 1286 U.S. Embassy Pl. Kolonia, Pohnpei, FM 96941, Micronesia
  • Telephone: (691) 320-2187
  • Fax: (691) 320-2186
  • Email: koloniapas@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Moldova

  • Website: https://md.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 103 Mateevici street Chisinau, MD 2009, Moldova
  • Telephone: (+373 22) 408 300
  • Fax: (+373 22) 233 044
  • Email: ARCChisinau@state.gov, support-moldova@ustraveldocs.com

Embassy of the United States in Mongolia

  • Website: https://mn.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Denver Street #3, 11th Micro-Distric Ulaanbaatar 14190, Mongolia
  • Telephone: +976 7007 6001
  • Fax: +976 7007 6174
  • Email: pao@usembassy.mn

Embassy of the United States in Montenegro

  • Website: https://me.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Dzona Dzeksona 2 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro
  • Telephone: +382 (0)20 410 500
  • Fax: +382 (0)20 241 358
  • Email: Protocol/General Embassy Inquiries: PodgoricaPROT@state.gov, American Citizen Services: PodgoricaACS@state.gov, Visas: PodgoricaVisas@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Morocco

  • Website: https://ma.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Km 5.7, Avenue Mohamed VI 10170 Rabat Souissi, Morocco
  • Telephone: +212 0537 637 200
  • Fax: +212 0537 637 201
  • Email: Webmaster_Rabat@state.gov

Consulate of the United States in Casablanca

Embassy of the United States in Mozambique

  • Website: https://mz.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Avenida Marginal 5467 Maputo, Mozambique
  • Telephone: (258) 84-095-8000
  • Fax:
  • Email: MaputoPD@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Myanmar

  • Website: https://mm.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 110 University Ave, Kamayut Township Yangon, Myanmar
  • Telephone: +95 1 536 509
  • Fax: +95 1 751 1069
  • Email: usembassyrgnpress@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Namibia

  • Website: https://na.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 14 Lossen Street Windhoek, Namibia
  • Telephone: +264 61 295 8500
  • Fax: +264 61 295 8603
  • Email: publicaffairswindhoek@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Nepal

  • Website: https://np.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Maharajgunj Rd Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
  • Telephone: +977 1 423 4000
  • Fax: +977 1 400 7272
  • Email: usembktm@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Netherlands

  • Website: https://nl.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: John Adams Park 1 2244 BZ Wassenaar, Netherlands
  • Telephone: +31 70 310-2209
  • Fax: +31 70 310-2207
  • Email: ircthehague@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in New Zealand

  • Website: https://nz.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 29 Fitzherbert Terrace, Thorndon Wellington, New Zealand
  • Telephone: +64 4 462 6000
  • Fax: +64 4 499 0490
  • Email: Public Affairs: publicaffairsusnz@state.gov

Consulate of the United States in Auckland

  • Website: https://nz.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 23 Customs Street East, 3rd Floor, Citigroup Building Auckland 1010, New Zealand
  • Telephone: +64 (0) 9 303 2724
  • Fax: +64 (0) 9 303 1069
  • Email: aucklandacs@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Nicaragua

  • Website: https://ni.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Kilometer 5 1/2 (5.5) Carretera Sur Managua, Nicaragua
  • Telephone: +505 2252 7100, Consular Section: +505 2252 7888
  • Fax: +505 2252 7250
  • Email: American Citizen Services: acs.managua@state.gov, Non immigrant Visa Unit: managuaniv@state.gov, Immigrant Visa Unit: managuaconsulariv@state.gov, Fraud Unit: mngfpu@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Niger

  • Website: https://ne.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: BP 11201 Niamey, Niger
  • Telephone: +227 20 73 31 69
  • Fax: +227 20 73 55 60
  • Email: NiameyPASN@state.gov, Niamey-USEmbassy@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Nigeria

  • Website: https://ng.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulate/abuja/
  • Address: Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive Central District Area Abuja, Nigeria
  • Telephone: (234)-9-461-4000
  • Fax: (234)-9-461-4036
  • Email: Consularabuja@state.gov, Media: Media issues: InformationOffice@state.gov, Educational Exchange Programs: culturalabuja@state.gov, PEPFAR: pepfaruniv@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in North Macedonia

  • Website: https://mk.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Str. “Samoilova” Nr.21 1000 Skopje, North Macedonia
  • Telephone: +389 2 310-2000
  • Fax: +389 2 310-2499
  • Email: embskowebm@t-home.mk

Embassy of the United States in Norway

  • Website: https://no.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Morgedalsvegen 36 0378 Oslo, Norway
  • Telephone: +47 21 30 85 40
  • Fax:
  • Email: osloirc@state.gov, Support-Norway@ustraveldocs.com

Embassy of the United States in Oman

  • Website: https://om.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Jamiat Al Dowal Al Arabiya, Bldg. 32, Shatti Al Qurum 115 Muscat, Oman
  • Telephone: +968 2464 3400
  • Fax: +968 2464 3740
  • Email: muscatpasm@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Pakistan

  • Website: https://pk.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Diplomatic Enclave, Ramna 5 Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
  • Telephone: (+92) 051-201-4000
  • Fax: (+92) 51-2338071
  • Email: American Citizen Services: ACSIslamabad@state.gov

Consulate of the United States in Karachi

Consulate of the United States in Lahore

Consulate of the United States in Peshawar

Embassy of the United States in Palau

  • Website: https://pw.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Omsangel/Beklelachieb, Airai Palau 96940, Palau
  • Telephone: +680 587 2920
  • Fax: +680 587 2911
  • Email: usembassykoror@palaunet.com

Embassy of the United States in Panama

  • Website: https://pa.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Building 783, Demetrio Basilio Lakas Avenue, Clayton Panama City, Panama
  • Telephone: +507 317 5000
  • Fax: +507 317 5568
  • Email: Public Affairs Office: panamaweb@state.gov, Consular Section: support-panama@ustraveldocs.com, American Citizen Services: Panama-ACS@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Papua New Guinea

  • Website: https://pg.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Douglas Street P.O. Box 1492 Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
  • Telephone: +675-321-1455
  • Fax:
  • Email: pdportmoresby@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Paraguay

  • Website: https://py.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 1776 Mariscal Lopez Avenue Asunción, Paraguay
  • Telephone: +595 21 213-715, +595 21 248-3000
  • Fax: +595 21 213-728
  • Email: Questions about Visas: paraguayvisas@state.gov
    Consular Affairs: paraguayacs@state.gov
    Immigrant Visas: ParaguayIV@state.gov
    Other Questions: contact paraguayusembassy@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Peru

  • Website: https://pe.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Avenida La Encalada cdra. 17 s/n, Surco Lima, Peru
  • Telephone: +51 1 618 2000
  • Fax: +51 1 618 2397
  • Email: For any visa related matter: limaniv@state.gov
    Webmaster: lima_webmaster@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in the Philippines

  • Website: https://ph.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 1201 Roxas Boulevard 1000 Manila, Philippines
  • Telephone: +63 2 301 2000
  • Fax: +63 2 301 2017
  • Email: Visa inquiries: consmanilaniv@state.gov
    American Citizen Services: acsinfomanila@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Poland

  • Website: https://pl.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Aleje Ujazdowskie 29/31 00-540 Warsaw, Poland
  • Telephone: +48-22/504-2000
  • Fax:
  • Email: WarsawMedia@state.gov, AIRC_Warsaw@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Portugal

  • Website: https://pt.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Avenida das Forças Armadas 1600-081 Lisbon, Portugal
  • Telephone: 351-21-727-3300 or 351-21-094-2000
  • Fax: 351-21-726-9109
  • Email: lisbonweb@state.gov, Visas: visaslisbon@state.gov, American Citizen Services: conslisbon@state.gov, Public Affairs: opalisbon@state.gov, Information Resource Center: reflisbon@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Qatar

  • Website: https://qa.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 22nd February Street, Al Luqta District PO Box 2399 Doha, Qatar
  • Telephone: +974 4496 6000
  • Fax: +974 4488 4298
  • Email: PasDoha@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Romania

  • Website: https://ro.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 4-6, Dr. Liviu Librescu Blvd., District 1 015118 Bucharest, Romania
  • Telephone: +40 21 200 3300
  • Fax: +40 21 200 3442
  • Email: 

Embassy of the United States in Russia

  • Website: https://ru.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Bolshoy Devyatinskiy pereulok, 8 Moscow 121099, Russia
  • Telephone: +7 495 728 5000
  • Fax: +7 495 728 5090
  • Email: consular services: consulMo@state.gov, support-russia@ustraveldocs.com

Consulate of the United States in Vladivostok

Consulate of the United States in Yekaterinburg

Embassy of the United States in Rwanda

  • Website: https://rw.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 2657 Avenue de la Gendarmerie (Kacyiru) P.O. Box 28 Kigali, Rwanda
  • Telephone: +250 252 596 400
  • Fax: +250 252 580 325
  • Email: 

Embassy of the United States in Samoa

  • Website: https://ws.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 5th Floor, ACC Building Matafele Apia, Samoa
  • Telephone: +685 21436 / 21631 / 21452 / 22696
  • Fax: +685 22030
  • Email: amembapia@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Saudi Arabia

  • Website: https://sa.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Abdullah Ibn Hudhafah As Sahmi, Safarat Riyadh 11693, Saudi Arabia
  • Telephone: +966 11 488 3800
  • Fax: +966 11 488 7360
  • Email: socialmediaksa@state.gov

Consulate of the United States in Dhahran

  • Website: https://sa.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/dhahran/
  • Address: Dhahran Airport PO Box 38955 Dhahran 31942, Saudi Arabia
  • Telephone: +966 3 330 3200
  • Fax: +966 3 330 0464
  • Email: DhahranACS@state.gov, inquiries regarding visas:, DhahranNIV@state.gov (non-immigrant visas) or, DhahranIV@state.gov (immigrant visas)

Consulate of the United States in Jeddah

  • Website: https://sa.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/jeddah/
  • Address: Al Safa Street Al Muhammadiyah District, near the new American School building Jeddah 23323, Saudi Arabia
  • Telephone: +966 12 220 5000
  • Fax:
  • Email: USEmbRiyadhWebSite@state.gov, Non-Immigrant visas: JeddahVisas@state.gov, Questions related to study in the United States: JeddahEDU@state.gov, General inquiries: IRCJeddah@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Senegal

  • Website: https://sn.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Route des Almadies Dakar, Senegal
  • Telephone: +221 33 879 4000
  • Fax:
  • Email: U.S. Citizen Services: DakarACS@state.gov, Non-Immigrant Visa Inquiries: DakarVisa@state.gov, Immigrant Visa Inquiries: DakarImmigrantVisa@state.gov, Diversity Visa Inquiries: DakarDiversityVisa@state.gov, Public Affairs: usadakar@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Serbia

  • Website: https://rs.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 92 Bulevar kneza Aleksandra Karadjordjevica Belgrade 11040,Serbia
  • Telephone: +381 11 706-4000
  • Fax:
  • Email: American Citizen Services: BelgradeACS@state.gov, Immigrant Visa Information: BelgradeIV@state.gov, Non immigrant Visa Appointments and Information: consbelgrade@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Sierra Leone

  • Website: https://sl.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Southridge – Hill Station Freetown, Sierra Leone
  • Telephone: +232 99 105 500 ext 5086, 5084, 5080, 5085
  • Fax:
  • Email: consularfreetown@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Singapore

  • Website: https://sg.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 27 Napier Road Singapore 258508, Singapore
  • Telephone: (65) 6476-9100
  • Fax: (65) 6476-9232
  • Email: Visa inquiries: support-singapore@ustraveldocs.com
    American Citizens Service: singaporeacs@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Slovakia

  • Website: https://sk.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: P.O. Box 309 814 99 Bratislava, Slovakia
  • Telephone: +421-2-5443 3338
  • Fax: +421-2-5441 8861
  • Email: contact_bratislava@state.gov, press_bratislava@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Slovenia

  • Website: https://si.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Prešernova 31 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
  • Telephone: +386 (1) 2005500
  • Fax: +386 (1) 200-5555
  • Email: USEmbassyLjubljana@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in South Africa

  • Website: https://za.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 877 Pretorius St Arcadia Pretoria, South Africa
  • Telephone: +27 (12) 431-4000
  • Fax: +27 (12) 342-2299
  • Email: pretoriapress@state.gov, Webmaster: embassypretoria@state.gov

Consulate of the United States in Cape Town

  • Website: https://za.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 2 Reddam Ave Westlake 7945 Cape Town, South Africa
  • Telephone: +27 (21) 702-7300
  • Fax: +27 (21) 702-7493
  • Email: americanscapetown@state.gov

Consulate of the United States in Durban

Consulate of the United States in Johannesburg

Embassy of the United States in South Korea

  • Website: https://kr.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 188 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu Seoul 03141, South Korea
  • Telephone: +82 2 397 4114
  • Fax:
  • Email: Consular Section: seoulinfoacs@state.gov
    Public Affairs Section: EmbassySeoulPA@state.gov
    Information Resource Center: IRCSeoul@state.gov

Consulate of the United States in Barcelona

  • Website:
  • Address: Paseo Reina Elisenda de Montcada, 23 08034 Barcelona, Spain
  • Telephone: +34 93 280 22 27
  • Fax:
  • Email: barcelonaacs@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Spain

  • Website: https://es.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Calle Serrano, 75 28006 Madrid, Spain
  • Telephone: (+34) 91-587-2200
  • Fax: (+34) 91-587-2303
  • Email: Non-Immigrant Visas: visasmadrid@state.gov
    Immigrant Visas: ivmadrid@state.gov
    American Citizen Services: askACS@state.gov (for non-urgent information)

Embassy of the United States in Sri Lanka

  • Website: https://lk.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 210 Galle Road Colombo, 03, Sri Lanka
  • Telephone: +94 11 249 8500
  • Fax: +94 11 243 7345
  • Email: Commercial Affairs: commercialcolombo@state.gov
    Consular Affairs: consularcolombo@state.gov
    American Citizen Services (ACS): colomboacs@state.gov
    The American Center: amcentersl@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Sudan

  • Website: https://sd.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Kilo 10, Soba P.O. Box 699 Khartoum, Sudan
  • Telephone: +249 1 8702 2000
  • Fax:
  • Email: KhartoumNIV@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Suriname

  • Website: https://sr.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 165 Kristalstraat Paramaribo, Suriname
  • Telephone: (597) 556-700
  • Fax:
  • Email: caparamar@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in  Swaziland

  • Website: https://sz.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Corner of MR 103 and Cultural Center Drive Ezulwini PO Box D202 The Gables H106, Swaziland
  • Telephone: (268) 2417-9000
  • Fax: (268) 2416-3344
  • Email: ConsularMbabane@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Sweden

  • Website: https://se.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Dag Hammarskjölds Väg 31 SE-115 89 Stockholm, Sweden
  • Telephone: +46 8 783 53 00
  • Fax: +46 8 661 19 64
  • Email: usembsweden@gmail.com

Embassy of the United States in Switzerland

  • Website: https://ch.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Sulgeneckstrasse 19 CH-3007 Bern, Switzerland
  • Telephone: 031 357 70 11
  • Fax: 031 357 73 20
  • Email: Customer service: support-Switzerland@ustraveldocs.com, Immigrant Visas: BernIV@state.gov, American Citizen Services: BernACS@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Tajikistan

  • Website: https://tj.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 109-A, Ismoili Somoni Avenue (Zarafshon district) 734019 Dushanbe, Tajikistan
  • Telephone: +992 37 229 20 00
  • Fax: +992 37 229 20 50, +992 37 236 04 30
  • Email: usembassydushanbe@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Tanzania

  • Website: https://tz.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 686 Old Bagamoyo Road, Msasani Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
  • Telephone: +255-22-229-4000
  • Fax: +255-22-229-4970 or 4971
  • Email: 

Embassy of the United States in Thailand

  • Website: https://th.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 120/22 Wireless Road Bangkok 10330, Thailand
  • Telephone: +66 2 205 4000
  • Fax:
  • Email: pressbkk@state.gov

Consulate of the United States in Chiang Mai

Embassy of the United States in Togo

  • Website: https://tg.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Boulevard Eyadema Lomé B.P. 852, Togo
  • Telephone: (+228) 2261 5470
  • Fax: (+228) 2261 5501
  • Email: IRCLome@state.gov, Lomewebmaster@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Trinidad & Tobago

  • Website: https://tt.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 15 Queen’s Park West Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
  • Telephone: (868) 622-6371
  • Fax: (868) 822-5905
  • Email: ptspas@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Tunisia

  • Website: https://tn.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Les Berges du Lac 1053 Tunis, Tunisia
  • Telephone: +216 71 107 000
  • Fax: +216 71 107 090
  • Email: General inquiries: tuniswebsitecontact@state.gov, Visas, passports, American citizens services and related matters: consulartunis@state.gov, Commercial inquiries: tuniscommercial@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Turkey

  • Website: https://tr.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 110 Atatürk Blvd., Kavaklıdere 06100 Ankara, Turkey
  • Telephone: (90-312) 455-5555
  • Fax: (90-312) 467-0019
  • Email: 

Consulate of the United States in Adana

Consulate of the United States in Istanbul

Embassy of the United States in Turkmenistan

  • Website: https://tm.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 9 1984 Street (formerly Pushkin Street) 744000 Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
  • Telephone: +993 12 94 00 45
  • Fax: +993 12 94 26 14
  • Email: consularashgab@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Uganda

  • Website: https://ug.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 1577 Ggaba Road Kampala, Uganda
  • Telephone: +256-312-306-001, +256-414-306-001
  • Fax: +256-414-259-794
  • Email: General: KampalaWebContact@state.gov, For all Visa inquiries: KampalaVisa@state.gov, For all American Citizen Services inquiries: KampalaUSCitizen@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Ukraine

  • Website: https://ua.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Aviakonstructor Igor Sikorsky St, 4 Kiev 04112, Ukraine
  • Telephone: +38 044 521 5000
  • Fax:
  • Email: kyivwebmaster@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in United Arab Emirates

  • Website: https://ae.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: PO Box 4009 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Telephone: +971 2 414 2200
  • Fax:
  • Email: 

Consulate of the United States in Dubai

Embassy of the United States in United Kingdom

  • Website: https://uk.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 33 Nine Elms Lane London SW11 7US, United Kingdom
  • Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7499 9000
  • Fax:
  • Email: 

Consulate of the United States in Belfast

Consulate of the United States in Edinburgh

Embassy of the United States in Uruguay

  • Website: https://uy.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Lauro Müller 1776 11200 Montevideo, Uruguay
  • Telephone: (+598 2) 1770-2000
  • Fax: (+598 2) 1770-2128
  • Email: Non-Immigrant Visa Questions: MontevideoVisas@state.gov, Immigrant Visa Questions: MontevideoIV@state.gov, American Citizen Services: MontevideoACS@State.gov

Embassy of the United States in Uzbekistan

  • Website: https://uz.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 3 Moyqorghon Street, 5th Block Yunusobod District Tashkent 100093, Uzbekistan
  • Telephone: +998 71 120 5450
  • Fax: +998 71 120 6335
  • Email: ACSTashkent@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Venezuela

Embassy of the United States in Vietnam

  • Website: https://vn.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 7 Lang Ha Street, Ba Dinh District Hanoi, Vietnam
  • Telephone: +84-24-3850-5000
  • Fax: +84-24-3850-5010
  • Email: hanoiac@state.gov

Consulate of the United States in Ho Chi Minh City

Embassy of the United States in Yemen

  • Website: https://ye.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Sa’awan Street P.O. Box 22347 Sana’a, Yemen
  • Telephone: +967 1 755 2000
  • Fax: +967 1 303 182
  • Email: American Citizen Services: SanaaACS@state.gov, usembaasyyemen@gmail.com

Embassy of the United States in Zambia

  • Website: https://zm.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: Eastern end of Kabulonga Road, Ibex Hill Lusaka, Zambia
  • Telephone: +260 (0) 211-357-000
  • Fax:
  • Email: IRClusaka@state.gov

Embassy of the United States in Zimbabwe

  • Website: https://zw.usembassy.gov/
  • Address: 172 Herbert Chitepo Ave Harare, Zimbabwe
  • Telephone: +263 4 250 593/4
  • Fax: +263 4 796 488
  • Email: 

Consulate of the United States in Bordeaux

  • Website:
  • Address: 89 Quai des Chartrons 33300 Bordeaux, France
  • Telephone: (0) 1 43 12 48 65
  • Fax: (0) 5 56 51 61 97
  • Email: usabordeaux@state.gov

Consulate of the United States in Lyon

  • Website:
  • Address: 2, rue Président Carnot 69002 Lyon, France
  • Telephone: 01 43 12 48 60
  • Fax:
  • Email: usalyon@state.gov

Consulate of the United States in Marseille

Consulate of the United States in Rennes

  • Website:
  • Address: 30, Quai Duguay-Trouin 35000 Rennes, France
  • Telephone: (0)1 43 12 48 70
  • Fax: (0)2 99 35 00 92
  • Email: usarennes@state.gov

Consulate of the United States in Strasbourg

  • Website:
  • Address: 15, Avenue d’Alsace 67082 Strasbourg, France
  • Telephone: (33) 1 43 124 880
  • Fax: (33) 3 88 240 695
  • Email: usastrasbourg@state.gov

Consulate of the United States in Toulouse

  • Website:
  • Address: 25, allées Jean Jaurès 31000 Toulouse, France
  • Telephone: +33 (5) 34 41 36 50, +33 (1) 43 12 48 75
  • Fax: +33 (5) 3441 1619
  • Email: usatoulouse@state.gov

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Diplomatic Missions of United States 

The United States has the second most active diplomatic posts of any country in the world after the People’s Republic of China, including 249 bilateral posts (embassies and consulates) in 167 countries as well as 11 permanent missions to international organizations and seven other posts (as of 2021).

An embassy is the main diplomatic mission of a country in another country, usually located in the capital city. It is headed by an ambassador, who is the official representative of the sending country’s government. An embassy provides various services, such as issuing visas, assisting citizens, promoting trade and cultural exchange, and conducting political and economic relations.

A consulate is a smaller diplomatic mission that represents a country in a specific region or city within another country. It is headed by a consul, who may have different ranks depending on their authority and functions. A consulate provides similar services as an embassy, but mainly focuses on protecting and assisting the citizens and interests of the sending country in the host country. A consulate may also issue visas, passports, and other documents.

A permanent mission is a diplomatic mission that represents a country to an international organization, such as the United Nations, the European Union, or the Organization of American States. It is headed by a permanent representative, who has the same rank and status as an ambassador. A permanent mission participates in the meetings and activities of the organization, expresses the views and positions of the sending country, and negotiates agreements and resolutions with other members.

The United States has embassies in 178 countries around the world, as well as consulates in many cities and regions. The United States also has permanent missions to 11 international organizations, such as the UN, NATO, and OAS. You can find more information about these diplomatic missions on the website of the U.S. Department of State, which also provides a list of current ambassadors and representatives.

United States Embassies and Consulates

United States in the United Nations

The United States is a charter member of the United Nations and one of five permanent members of the UN Security Council. The United States boasts the headquarters of the United Nations, which includes the usual meeting place of the General Assembly in New York City, in the north east coast of the country. The United States is the largest provider of financial contributions to the United Nations, providing 27.89 percent of the UN assessed peacekeeping budget of $6.38 billion for fiscal year 2020. 

The United States also has permanent missions to 11 international organizations, such as the UN, NATO, and OAS. The United States participates in the meetings and activities of the UN, expresses its views and positions on various issues, and negotiates agreements and resolutions with other members. The current U.S. Representative to the United Nations is Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield

What is a Consulate?

A consulate is a type of diplomatic mission that represents a foreign country in another country, usually in a major city. A consulate is different from an embassy, which is the main diplomatic representation of a foreign country in the capital city of another country. A consulate has a more limited role and function than an embassy, and it is headed by a consul, not an ambassador.

Some of the functions and activities of a consulate are:

  • Providing consular services to the citizens of the country that it represents, such as issuing passports, visas, birth certificates, and other documents, as well as assisting them in case of emergencies, such as accidents, arrests, or deaths.
  • Promoting trade, investment, tourism, education, and cultural exchanges between the country that it represents and the host country or region.
  • Protecting and promoting the interests and rights of the country that it represents and its citizens in the host country or region.
  • Reporting on the political, economic, social, and security developments in the host country or region and providing advice and guidance to the embassy and the government of the country that it represents.
  •  Maintaining and developing good relations with the local authorities and communities in the host country or region.

Info for foreign embassies consulates: The United States has a large network of diplomatic missions around the world, as well as hosting many foreign embassies and consulates in its territory. According to the results from my web search, here are some facts and information about the U.S. and foreign embassies and consulates:

  • The United States has 170 embassies abroad, as well as 121 consulates and 12 other representations. These diplomatic missions represent the U.S. government and its interests in foreign countries, as well as providing various services to U.S. citizens and visa applicants.
  • Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States, hosts 175 embassies of foreign countries, and in addition there are a total of 1480 consulates and another 28 representations located in the United States

If you need to contact info for foreign embassies of US or consulate abroad, you can call these numbers in the United States:

  • From the U.S. & Canada – 1-888-407-4747
  • From Overseas – +1 202-501-4444

What is International Law?

International law is the set of rules and principles that govern the relations and interactions between states, international organizations, and other actors in the global arena. International law covers a wide range of topics, such as human rights, trade, security, environment, diplomacy, humanitarian law, and more .

International law is based on various sources, such as treaties, customary law, general principles of law, judicial decisions, and scholarly writings. International law is enforced by different mechanisms, such as diplomatic pressure, sanctions, arbitration, litigation, and adjudication. International law is also influenced by the political, economic, social, and cultural factors that shape the global order .

International law is important for maintaining peace, cooperation, justice, and development in the world. International law helps to resolve disputes, protect human dignity, promote human rights, regulate trade and commerce, prevent and respond to conflicts and crises, and address global challenges such as climate change, terrorism, and pandemics .

What is a Diplomat?

A diplomat is a person who represents a country in its relations with other countries or international organizations. A diplomat’s main duties are to communicate, negotiate, and cooperate with the foreign counterparts on various issues of mutual interest, such as trade, security, human rights, culture, and more.

A diplomat may work in different settings and levels, such as an embassy, a consulate, a permanent mission, or a special delegation. A diplomat may have different ranks and titles, such as an ambassador, a consul, a minister, an attaché, or an envoy. A diplomat may also have different areas of specialization, such as political, economic, cultural, or legal affairs.

To become a diplomat, one usually needs to have a high level of education, language skills, cultural awareness, and professional experience. One also needs to pass a competitive examination and undergo rigorous training. A diplomat must follow the rules and ethics of diplomacy, such as respecting the sovereignty and dignity of other countries, protecting the interests and rights of their own country and citizens, and maintaining confidentiality and impartiality.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is a government department that is responsible for managing the diplomatic relations and foreign policy of a country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs performs various functions, such as:

Representing the country’s interests and views in the international arena and promoting its image and reputation.

Negotiating and signing treaties and agreements with other countries and international organizations on various issues, such as trade, security, human rights, environment, etc.

Establishing and maintaining diplomatic missions, such as embassies, consulates, and permanent missions, in other countries and hosting foreign diplomats in the country.

Providing consular services and assistance to the citizens of the country who live, work, study, or travel abroad, as well as issuing passports, visas, and other documents to them.

Coordinating and cooperating with other government departments and agencies on foreign affairs matters and providing them with information and advice.

Developing and implementing the country’s foreign policy strategy and objectives in accordance with the national interests and values.

Foreign Policy

Foreign policy is the set of goals, principles, and strategies that guide a country’s interactions with other countries and international organizations. Foreign policy reflects the country’s interests, values, and priorities in the global arena. Foreign policy also affects the country’s domestic affairs, such as economy, security, and society.

What is International Relations?

International relations is the study and practice of how countries and other actors interact with each other in the global arena. International relations covers a wide range of topics, such as diplomacy, security, trade, development, human rights, environment, and more.

International relations is based on various theories and perspectives, such as realism, liberalism, constructivism, feminism, and others. These theories help to explain and understand the behavior, interests, and motivations of different actors in the international system. International relations also uses various methods and tools, such as history, law, economics, sociology, psychology, and others. These methods and tools help to analyze and evaluate the issues and challenges that face the world today.

International relations is important for shaping the global order and addressing the global problems that affect all countries and people. International relations also helps to create opportunities and benefits for cooperation, dialogue, and peace among different actors in the world.

What is a Permanent Representative?

A permanent representative is a diplomat who represents a country in an international organization, such as the United Nations, the European Union, the African Union, or the Organization of American States. A permanent representative has the rank of an ambassador and is the head of a permanent mission, which is the diplomatic office of a country in the host country of the international organization.

What is the High Commissioner?

A high commissioner is a type of diplomat who represents a country in another country that is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The Commonwealth of Nations is an association of 54 countries that share historical ties, values, and interests, and cooperate on various issues, such as democracy, human rights, trade, development, and security.

A high commissioner has the same rank and function as an ambassador, but the term is used to reflect the special relationship and equality among the Commonwealth countries. A high commissioner is the head of a high commission, which is the diplomatic office of a country in the host country.

What is an Ambassador?

An ambassador is a diplomat who represents a country in another country, usually in the capital city. An ambassador is the highest-ranking diplomatic official and the head of an embassy, which is the diplomatic office of a country in the host country.

What is a Consul?

A consul is a type of diplomat who represents a country in another country, usually in a major city other than the capital. A consul has a lower rank and function than an ambassador, and is the head of a consulate, which is the diplomatic office of a country in the host country.

What is the European Union?

The European Union is a supranational political and economic union of 27 member states that are located primarily in Europe. The EU was created by the Maastricht Treaty, which entered into force on November 1, 1993. The treaty was designed to enhance European political and economic integration by creating a single currency (the euro), a unified foreign and security policy, and common citizenship rights and by advancing cooperation in the areas of immigration, asylum, and judicial affairs.The EU was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in 2012, in recognition of the organization’s efforts to promote peace and democracy in Europe.

What is the ASEAN?

ASEAN is an organization of 10 Southeast Asian countries that aims to promote economic, social, and cultural cooperation and peace and security in the region. ASEAN was founded in 1967 by Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Later, Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, and Cambodia joined. ASEAN has a population of over 600 million and covers an area of 4.5 million km. ASEAN has various institutions and initiatives to foster integration and collaboration among its members and with other partners. 

What is NATO?

NATO is a military alliance of 31 countries from Europe and North America that was formed in 1949 to counter the Soviet threat. NATO’s main goals are to defend its members, prevent conflicts, and cooperate with other partners on security issues. NATO operates under the principle of collective defense, which means that an attack on one member is an attack on all. NATO also conducts crisis-management operations and engages in various global challenges such as trade, climate change, and human rights. NATO has a number of institutions that make decisions and implement policies for the alliance.

What is a Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations?

The Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations is an international treaty that defines a framework for diplomatic relations between independent countries. It was adopted by the United Nations in 1961 and entered into force in 1964. It has 193 parties as of June 2021.

The treaty covers various aspects of diplomatic intercourse, privileges and immunities, such as:

  • The establishment of diplomatic relations and missions by mutual consent.
  • The functions and duties of diplomatic agents, such as representing, protecting, and negotiating on behalf of their sending states.
  • The inviolability and immunity of diplomatic agents, premises, property, and communications from the jurisdiction and interference of the host state.
  • The rights and obligations of the sending and receiving states regarding the diplomatic staff, their families, and their private servants.
  • The termination of diplomatic relations and missions.

The treaty aims to facilitate the development of friendly relations among nations, irrespective of their differing constitutional and social systems. 

What is a Sovereign State?

A sovereign state is a political entity that has the highest authority over a certain territory and its people. A sovereign state can make its own laws, have its own government, and interact with other sovereign states as an equal. A sovereign state is also independent from any other state or organization that might try to control or influence it.

What is Diplomacy

Diplomacy is the art and practice of conducting negotiations and influencing the decisions and behaviour of foreign governments and peoples through dialogue, negotiation, and other measures short of war or violence. Diplomacy is also the main instrument of foreign policy, which represents the broader goals and strategies that guide a state’s interactions with the rest of the world. 

Diplomacy can involve various actors, such as leaders, diplomats, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and civil society. Diplomacy can also take various forms, such as bilateral, multilateral, summit, parliamentary, public, cultural, and digital diplomacy. Diplomacy has a long history that dates back to ancient times, but it has also evolved and adapted to the changing circumstances and challenges of the modern world.

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See Also

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diplomatic_mission

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consulate

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_law

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diplomat

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_foreign_affairs

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_policy

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Permanent_representative

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_commissioner_(Commonwealth)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambassador

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consul_(representative)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Union

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASEAN

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NATO

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vienna_Convention_on_Diplomatic_Relations

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sovereign_state

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diplomacy