The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is made up of fifteen member countries that are located in the Western African region: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Cote D’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo.
Passengers with a Laissez-Passer issued by the ECOWAS Passport do not require a visa when traveling on duty.
Consulate information
Address: |
2340 Massachusetts Avenue NW |
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Phone: | (202) 332-5577 | Website |
Important Facts
- COVID-19 REGULATIONS (subject to change). Travelers without a medical certificate with a negative Covid-19 PCR test result issued at most 5 days before arrival are subject to medical screening at their own expense. For up to date information, please click this link
- Passport must have six (6) month validity beyond the completion of a trip and must have a minimum of two (2) blank visa pages.
- NO VISA REQUIRED for nationals of Benin, Cape Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo; for nationals of Central African Rep. for a maximum stay of 90 days; for nationals of Singapore for a maximum stay of 30 days.
- VISA ON ARRIVAL for nationals of Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Finland, France, Germany, Kenya, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, USA, Venezuela and some others for a maximum stay of 3 months; for nationals of UK and Peru for a maximum stay of 1 month. They can apply to extend their stay.
- TRANSIT VISA ON ARRIVAL. Passengers who want to leave the airport international transit area can obtain a transit visa for a maximum stay of 72 hrs.
- For more information and questions contact the GC Visa office.
Visa Application Requirements | US | NON-US |
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Valid passport | ✔ | ✔ |
Completed and signed application form (2 copies) The application must be typewritten. Not handwritten. | ✔ | ✔ |
Passport size photos - two (2) photos White background and should be free of shadows, photo is clear and in color, glasses not allowed. Applicant is directly facing camera w/ a neutral expression, eyes are clearly visible. | ✔ | ✔ |
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 | ✔ | ✔ |
Enclose a pre-paid return envelope the GC Visa office will provide. | ✔ | ✔ |
Forms and Links
Processing Time
Processing time | Service type | |
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3 to 4 business days | Regular | |
24 hrs | Rush |
Fee per Visa
Payment Method: Company's Check, Money Order,
Type of Visa | Fee per Visa | Type of entry | Term of visa |
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Business/Tourist US Nationals | 140.00 | Multiple | 5 years |
Business/Tourist Non-US Nationals | 105.00 | Single | 3 months |
Business/Tourist Non-US Nationals | 135.00 | Multiple | 3 months |
Business/Tourist Non-US Nationals | 145.00 | Single | 6 months |
Business/Tourist Non-US Nationals | 175.00 | Multiple | 6 months |
Business/Tourist Non-US Nationals | 190.00 | Single | 12 months |
Business/Tourist Non-US Nationals | 220.00 | Multiple | 12 months |
Expedite Service (Extra) | 50.00 |
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: July 19, 2022