Consulate information
| Address: |
4201 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008 Consular hours: Drop off: Mon to Thur 10 am – 12:45 pm Pick up: Mon to Thur 2 – 3 pm Friday: Drop off/Pick up 10 am-1 pm
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| Phone: | (202) 652-1312 | Website |
Important Facts
- COVID-19 REGULATIONS (subject to change). Travelers must have a Covid-19 vaccination certificate showing that they are fully vaccinated at least 14 days before arrival or must have a negative Covid-19 test result issued at most 72 hours before arrival. Travelers without this requirement upon arrival are subject to a Covid-19 RT-PCR test at their own expense. For the most up to date information, click on this link
- 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 Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Republic of Central Africa, Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda Senegal and Togo for a maximum stay of 3 months. Must have a valid passport.
- TRANSIT WITHOUT VISA (TWOV) for passengers with a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country within 48 hours. They must have documents required for the next destination.
- VISA VALIDITY starts from the date of the entry.
- 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. | ✔ | ✔ |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 5 to 7 business days | Regular | |
| 2 to 3 business days | Rush |
Fee per Visa
Payment Method: Money Order,
| Type of Visa | Fee per Visa | Type of entry | Term of visa |
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| Business/Tourist | 150.00 | Single | 1 month |
| Business/Tourist | 200.00 | Multiple | 3 months |
| Business / Tourist | 250.00 | Multiple | 6 months |
| Rush service | 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: November 16, 2022