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Guangzhou vs Shanghai: U.S. visa interview wait
Updated: 5 Oct 2026 · Source: U.S. Department of State, global visa wait times · Unofficial
Compare the visa interview wait at the U.S. embassies in Guangzhou and Shanghai, from the State Department's latest figures (updated 5 Oct 2026). An average is not a guarantee of an appointment.
| Visa type | Guangzhou | Shanghai |
|---|---|---|
| Visitors (B1/B2) | 1.5 months next: 2 months | next: 3.5 months |
| Students & exchange visitors (F, M, J) | next: 2.5 months | next: 1 month |
| Petition-Based Temporary Workers (H, L, O, P, Q) | next: 2.5 months | next: 3.5 months |
| Crew and Transit (C, D, C1/D) | next: 2 months | next: 2 months |
- The first line is the average wait last month; "next" is the wait for the earliest open appointment.
- Waits change every month. Check the official page before you plan.
Visa Status is not an official government site and does not give immigration advice. Check the official source above for your own case.
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