Department of State services to the public - Directory

US Department of State Dispatch, August 22, 1994

Public Information Division Bureau of Public Affairs U.S. Department of State Washington, DC 20520-6810

Tel: 202-647-6575

Automated Fax: 202-736-7720

Automated Fax System. An automated fax system provides speeches, testimonies, biographies, press briefing transcripts, and other pertinent information. This system can be accessed by calling 202-736-7720 from the handset of your fax machine.

State/Local Contacts

State, county, and city officials interested in foreign affairs issues, international markets, student exchange programs, sister-city relationships, and information to prepare them for official trips abroad and to welcome visiting foreign dignitaries or potential investors can obtain assistance from the State Department. It will coordinate meetings with Department experts, arrange telephone briefings, and contact U.S. embassies to facilitate any travel.

Office of Intergovernmental Affairs Bureau of Public Affairs U.S. Department of State Washington, DC 20520-6810

Tel: 202-647-7416

Fax: 202-647-5939

Media Contacts

Office of Press Relations Bureau of Public Affairs U.S. Department of State Washington, DC 20520

Tel: 202-647-2492

Fax: 202-647-0244

More than 1,500 news correspondents from around the world cover the Department of State; nearly 60 news gathering agencies have facilities in the State Department building and attend the daily press briefing. The Press Office will provide correspondents with information on U.S. foreign policy.

Locator Service

Tel: 202-647-4000

To obtain the office telephone numbers of Department of State personnel.

Emergency Services

Overseas Citizens Services Bureau of Consular Affairs

Tel: 202-647-5225 (recorded information)

Fax: 202-647-3000

Modem: 202-647-9225 (computer bulletin board)

Inquiries about the welfare or where-abouts of a U.S. citizen traveling or living abroad, and consular information sheets and travel warnings.

Consular Services

U.S. Passports

Tel: 202-647-0518 (recorded information)

U.S. passports are issued through passport agencies in Boston, Chicago, Honolulu, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, New York City, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, Stamford, Washington, DC, and in more than 3,500 authorized post offices and clerks of court across the country. Check your local telephone book listing: "United States Government, Department of State, Passport Agency."

Visa Services

Public Inquiries Bureau of Consular Affairs U.S. Department of State Washington, DC 20520-4818

Tel: 202-663-1225

Questions about issuing immigrant and non-immigrant U.S. visas to foreign nationals.

Citizens Consular Services

Bureau of Consular Affairs U.S. Department of State Washington, DC 20520-4818

Tel: 202-647-3444

Fax: 202-647-3000

Consular information other than that described above.

Tour Office

Tel: 202-647-3241

Fax: 202-736-4232

Reservations for tours of the Department of State's 8th floor diplomatic reception rooms.

Employment

Recruitment Division U.S. Department of State Box 9317, Rosslyn Station Arlington, VA 22219-0317

Fax: 703-812-2265

Tel: 703-875-7490 (recorded information about Foreign Service employment)