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 a Covid-19 vaccination certificate showing that they are fully vaccinated or a negative Covid-19 PCR test result issued at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. For up to date information, click on this link
- VISA APPLICATION. All application are accepted only by Mail with return prepaid envelope.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | ✔ | ✔ |
| *Invitation letter | ✔ | ✔ |
| 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) 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. | ✔ | ✔ |
* Passport photo must be without glasses.
* Invitation letter must be legalized by the Police in Cameroon.
Forms and Links
Checklist and Application Form
Processing Time
| Processing time | Service type | |
|---|---|---|
| 7 to 10 business days | Regular | |
| 48 hours | Express Service |
Fee per Visa
Payment Method: Money Order,
| Type of Visa | Fee per Visa | Type of entry | Term of visa |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (Separate MO) | 90.00 | Single/Double/Multiple |
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: November 16, 2022