Consulate information
Address: |
2349 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008 Consular hours: by appointment ONLY. |
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Phone: | (202) 265-8790 | Website |
Important Facts
- COVID-19 REGULATIONS (subject to change). Travelers must have medical certificate with a negative Covid-19 PCR test result issued at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. Travelers are subject to Covid-19 test upon arrival, medical screening and quarantine. This does not apply to travelers younger than 5 years.
- APPLICATION PROCESSING TIME. The visa application processing time is subject to the Embassy discretion. Please contact the GC Visa office at least a month prior to travel date.
- Passport must have at least six (6) months validity remaining beyond stay and at least two (2) blank visa pages.
- NO VISA REQUIRED for nationals of Central Africa Rep., Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Mali and Nigeria for a maximum stay of 90 days.
- 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 | ✔ | ✔ |
Invitation letter Letter should be addressed to the Consulate General of the Embassy in Washington DC. Must include: applicant's name as in passport, passport number, detailing the reason for traveling, dates, name, address and telephone number of the host. | ✔ | ✔ |
Recent bank statement | ✔ | ✔ |
Copy of flight itinerary A round trip travel airline ticket with traveler's name. | ✔ | ✔ |
Copy of hotel reservation/Evidence of address while staying in the country. | ✔ | ✔ |
Letter of support (Business visa only) The GC Visa office will provide | ✔ | ✔ |
Proof of valid legal residency in the US (copy only) | ✔ | |
Yellow fever certificate | ✔ | ✔ |
* Passport photo must be without glasses.
Forms and Links
Checklist and Application Form
Processing Time
Processing time | Service type | |
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7 to 10 business days | Regular | |
48 hours | Express Service |
Fee per Visa
Type of Visa | Fee per Visa | Type of entry | Term of visa |
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Tourism/Short Stay/Transit Visa | 93.00 | Single/Multiple | 3 months |
Long Term | 184.00 | Single/Multiple | 6 months |
Tourist | 93.00 | Single/Multiple | 1 month |
Expedite processing | 90.00 | Single/Double/Multiple | 48 hours |
Last updated: November 24, 2021