Consulate information
Address: |
1707 L Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036 Consular hours: Mon to Fri 9 am – 5 pm |
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Phone: | (202) 466-8320 | Website |
Important Facts
- COVID-19 REGULATIONS (subject to change). Travelers must have a printed medical certificate with a negative Covid-19 PCR test result. The test must have been taken at most 72 hours before departure. Travelers are subject to medical screening and self-quarantine for 14 days. This does not apply to travelers who are 2 years or younger. For up to date information, please click this link
- Passport must have at least six (6) months validity beyond the completion of a trip and at least two (2) blank visa pages.
- NO VISA REQUIRED for nationals of Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, , Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Jamaica, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Tanzania, Trinidad & Tobago, UK, USA, Uganda, Venezuela, and some other countries for a maximum stay of 4 months.
- For more information and questions contact the GC Visa office.
Visa Application Requirements | NON-US |
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Completed and signed application form 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 (Business visa only) | ✔ |
Copy of passport's vital page or ID of person signing the invitation letter. Include a copy of the legal status of the host if host is not a citizen of the country. | ✔ |
Cover letter (Tourist Visa) Stating the purpose and duration of visit (Tourist Visa) | ✔ |
Recent bank statement (Tourist Visa) | ✔ |
Copy of flight itinerary A round trip travel airline ticket with traveler's name. | ✔ |
Copy of hotel reservation (Tourist visa) | ✔ |
Letter of support (Business visa only) The GC Visa office will provide | ✔ |
Notarized proof of legal residency in the US | ✔ |
Forms and Links
Processing Time
Processing time | Service type | |
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15 business days | Regular |
Fee per Visa
Payment Method: Cash, Money Order,
Type of Visa | Fee per Visa | Type of entry | Term of visa |
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Tourist/Business | 66.00 | Single | 3 months |
Business | 121.00 | Multiple | 12 months |
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: August 3, 2022