About the Consulate

U.S. Consulate General in Shanghai

The main Consulate General building is housed in an early Twentieth Century mansion located in the French Concession of the city at 1469 Huai Hai Zhong Road. Designated a historical landmark, the stately mansion is reputed to be originally owned by the Finance Minister in the Qing Dynasty Government and one of China’s more prominent entrepreneurs. The Consulate General also as offices in the Westgate Mall and the Shanghai Centre on Nanjing West Road. 

The U.S. Consulate in Shanghai strives to promote U.S policy and achieve greater understanding of U.S. policies and values in Shanghai and in Anhui, Zhejiang and Jiangsu Provinces.  The Consulate also helps American lawmakers, policy makers and opinion makers and stay informed about the environment in this most dynamic region of China.
Among the Consulates key missions are to advocate U.S. trade policy goals, support WTO implementation and market-based reforms and encourage a more rules-based governing system. To achieve these goals the U.S. Mission works with local government leaders, academics, think-tanks, journalists and students.

In addition, the Consulate handles hundreds of visa non-immigrant visa applications daily, providing the vast majority of applicants the opportunity to visit the U.S. for education, business, tourism, or family visits.   The Consulate also serves more than 8,000 American citizens living in the consular district, providing information and both routine and emergency services.