Consulate information
| Address: |
2704 Ontario Road NW, Washington, DC 20009 |
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| Phone: | (202) 483-7800 | Website |
Important Facts
- COVID-19 REGULATIONS (subject to change). Travelers must have a negative Covid-19 PCR test issued at most 72 hours before arrival. For the most up to date information, click on this link
- 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 USA for a maximum stay of 180 days; for nationals of Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Congo, Dem Rep of Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Israel, Liberia, Niger, Rwanda and Senegal 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 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. | ✔ | ✔ |
| Letter of employment | ✔ | ✔ |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 48 hours | Regular |
Fee per Visa
Payment Method: Cash, Money Order,
| Type of Visa | Fee per Visa | Type of entry | Term of visa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Tourist | 150.00 | Single | 1 month |
| Business/Tourist | 200.00 | Multiple | 6 months to 1 year |
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