Notice: ECOWAS
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: |
2424 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008 Consular hours: Drop off: Mon to Fri 9 am – 12 pm Pick up: Mon to Fri 2 – 3:30 pm |
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| Phone: | (202) 204-4034 | Website |
Important Facts
- COVID-19 REGULATIONS (subject to change). Travelers must have COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they are fully vaccinated or a printed negative COVID 19 result in English, issued at least 72 hours before arrival. For 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 Ghana, Nigeria and some other West Africa countries; for nationals of Philippines, Rwanda, Singapore, and some other countries for a maximum stay of 90 days. Must have a valid passport.
- ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORITY (ETA) is available for all nationals through SNEDAI.
- 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. | ✔ | ✔ |
| Certified invitation letter from host organization in Côte d’Ivoire (Business visa only) | ✔ | ✔ |
| Receipt of online payment Visa Office will provide | ✔ | ✔ |
| 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. | ✔ | ✔ |
* The application form MUST be printed as a two-sided document.
Forms and Links
Processing Time
| Processing time | Service type | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 to 3 business days | Regular |
Fee per Visa
Payment Method: Credit Card,
| Type of Visa | Fee per Visa | Type of entry | Term of visa |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETA | 90.00 | Single | 3 months |
| Tourist/Business US Nationals | 150.00 | Single/Double/Multiple | Up to 1 year |
| Tourist/Business Non-US Nationals | 70.00 | Single/Double/Multiple | Up to 90 days |
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