Consulate information
Address: |
2020 16th Street, Washington, DC 20009 Consular hours: Drop off: Mon to Fri 9:30 am – 12 pm Pick up: Mon to Thurs 2 – 5 pm / Fri 10 am – 2:30 pm |
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Phone: | (202) 518-5700 | Website |
Important Facts
- COVID-19 REGULATIONS (subject to change). Travelers must have a medical certificate with a negative Covid-19 PCR test result issued at most 48 hours before departure and are subject to Covid-19 IgM rapid test upon arrival and quarantine for 5 days.
- Passport must have six (6) months validity beyond the completion of a trip and at least two (2) blank visa pages.
- NO VISA REQUIRED for nationals of Barbados, China, and USA; for nationals of Tunisia for a maximum stay of 30 days.
- For more information and questions contact the GC Visa office.
Visa Application Requirements | 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 | ✔ |
Notarized copy of passport vital information page | ✔ |
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. | ✔ |
Police clearance report | ✔ |
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 | ✔ |
Entry authorization letter issued by the E.G. Ministry of National Security | ✔ |
Proof of valid legal residency in the US (copy only) | ✔ |
Yellow fever certificate | ✔ |
Forms and Links
Application form – English Application form – Spanish
Processing Time
Processing time | Service type | |
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3 to 7 business days | Regular | |
1 to 3 business days | Rush |
Fee per Visa
Type of Visa | Fee per Visa | Type of entry | Term of visa |
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Business/Tourist | 200.00 | 30 days | |
Expedite Service (extra) | 50.00 | 30 days |
Last updated: August 24, 2021