Consulate information
Address: |
37 Observatory Circle NW, Washington, DC 20008 |
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Phone: | (202) 328-4800 | Website |
Important Facts
- COVID-19 REGULATIONS (Subject to change). Travelers must have a negative Covid-19 test result taken at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. This does not apply to passengers younger than 2 years. The test accepted are: antigen, LAMP, PCR, and RT-PCR tests. More details can be found here
- Passport must have at least six (6) months validity beyond the completion of a trip and at least one (1) blank visa page.
- NO VISA REQUIRED for nationals of Australia.
- NEW ZEALAND ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORITY (NZeTA). Nationals of Argentina, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Mauritius, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, UK/British National Overseas, and US MUST have obtained NZeTA prior to boarding. Without valid NZeTA travelers will not be allowed to board. NZeTA is a multiple-entry visa valid for 2 years. Other nationals, click on the following link to check the Visa Eligibility
- VALID NZeTA. Nationals with a valid NZeTA and/or a Visitor visa are required to apply for entry permission on arrival. Travelers can stay for a maximum of 3 months; nationals of UK/British National Overseas can stay up to 6 months.
- For more information and questions contact the GC Visa office.
Visa Application Requirements | NON-US |
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Valid passport | ✔ |
Completed and signed application form The application must be typewritten. Not handwritten. | ✔ |
Passport size photos - one (1) photo White background and should be free of shadows, in color and clear, without glasses. Applicants must directly face camera w/ a neutral expression and clearly visible eyes. | ✔ |
Invitation letter Letter should be addressed to the Consulate General of the Embassy or Immigration officer of the country. Must include: applicant's name as in passport, passport number, detailing the reason for traveling, dates, name, address and telephone number of the host. | ✔ |
Police clearance report | ✔ |
Bank statements (last three (3) months) | ✔ |
Copy of flight itinerary A round trip travel airline ticket with traveler's name. | ✔ |
Letter of support (Business visa only) The GC Visa office will provide | ✔ |
Proof of valid legal residency in the US (copy only) Be ready to show the original when applying in person. | ✔ |
Yellow fever certificate | ✔ |
Forms and Links
Processing Time
Processing time | Service type | |
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72 hours | ETA | |
15 to 30 business days | Regular |
Fee per Visa
Payment Method: Credit Card,
Type of Visa | Fee per Visa | Type of entry | Term of visa |
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Business/Tourist | 165.00 | Multiple | 3 months |
New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority | 47.00 | Multiple | 2 years |
Additional Notes
- Allow (2) two extra days for GC Visa Office to process your application.
- For Long Term/Work Visa and Children under 18, Contact GC Visa Office.
- Please note that Embassies/Country Representative Offices change the requirements on a regular basis without notifying us.
- There is a GC surcharge for our services.
Last updated: May 12, 2022