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 Covid-19 vaccination certificate showing that they are were fully vaccinated or a negative Covid-19 PCR test result issued at most 48 hours before departure. For up to date information, click on this link
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 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. | ✔ |
| Notarized copy of passport vital information page | ✔ |
| 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. | ✔ |
| *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) Be ready to show the original when applying in person. | ✔ |
| Yellow fever certificate | ✔ |
*A Police clearance must not be older than 3 months issued by a police department in the city where applicant currently resides stating that he/she has not been convicted of any major crimes.
Forms and Links
Application form – English Application form – Spanish
Processing Time
| Processing time | Service type | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 to 7 business days | Regular | |
| 1 to 3 business days | Rush |
Fee per Visa
Payment Method: Money Order,
| Type of Visa | Fee per Visa | Type of entry | Term of visa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Tourist | 200.00 | 30 days | |
| Expedite Service (extra) | 50.00 | 30 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