🇺🇸 United States — Embassies & Consulates
The United States maintains one of the world's largest diplomatic networks, with approximately 290 embassies, consulates, and diplomatic missions operating across nearly every country on earth. Managed by the U.S. Department of State, this global presence ensures American citizens traveling or residing abroad have access to a wide range of consular services. The American Citizens Services (ACS) unit within each mission handles passport renewals, emergency assistance, notarial services, and voter registration support for U.S. nationals overseas. In countries with elevated security concerns, the State Department issues travel advisories through its Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), allowing citizens to receive real-time safety updates and enabling embassies to reach travelers during crises. The State Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs oversees all citizen-facing services, while the Bureau of Diplomatic Security protects both personnel and facilities worldwide. Major hubs such as London, Tokyo, and Berlin house some of the largest U.S. missions by staff count, reflecting the depth of bilateral relationships. Citizens needing emergency services outside business hours can contact the embassy duty officer via the main switchboard.
Notable embassies abroad
London
33 Nine Elms Lane, London SW11 7US, United Kingdom
+44-20-7499-9000
uk.usembassy.gov/One of the largest U.S. embassies globally by staff; covers England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland
Tokyo
1-10-5 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-8420, Japan
+81-3-3224-5000
jp.usembassy.gov/Major hub for the Asia-Pacific region; handles high visa and ACS volume
Berlin
Pariser Platz 2, 10117 Berlin, Germany
+49-30-8305-0
de.usembassy.gov/Opened in 2008 adjacent to the Brandenburg Gate; key European diplomatic post
Paris
2 Avenue Gabriel, 75008 Paris, France
+33-1-4312-2222
fr.usembassy.gov/Historic mission established in 1778; co-located with consular services for France
Canberra
Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600, Australia
+61-2-6214-5600
au.usembassy.gov/Primary U.S. diplomatic post to Australia; consulates also in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth
Singapore
27 Napier Road, Singapore 258508
+65-6476-9100
sg.usembassy.gov/Regional hub serving Southeast Asia; high consular and commercial activity
Dubai
Al Seef Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
+971-4-309-4000
ae.usembassy.gov/U.S. Consulate General; Abu Dhabi hosts the main embassy for the UAE
New Delhi
Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India
+91-11-2419-8000
in.usembassy.gov/One of the busiest nonimmigrant visa-issuing posts in the world
Beijing
55 An Jia Lou Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100600, China
+86-10-8531-3000
china.usembassy-china.org.cn/Principal U.S. diplomatic mission to China; multiple consulates in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, and Shenyang
Mexico City
Paseo de la Reforma 305, Colonia Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City 06500, Mexico
+52-55-5080-2000
mx.usembassy.gov/One of the highest-volume visa-processing missions globally; serves millions of Mexican visa applicants annually
Sources & last verified
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- Last verified 2026-06-15