Consulate information
| Address: |
2112 Leroy Place NW, Washington, DC 20008 Consular hours: Mon to Fri 9:30 am – 1 pm & 2 – 5 pm
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| Phone: | (202) 986-4300 | Website |
Important Facts
- COVID-19 REGULATIONS (subject to change). Travelers must have a printed medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point and are subject to medical screening upon arrival. This does not apply to passengers younger than 11 years.
- 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 Cote d’Ivoire, Egypt, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Tanzania and some other countries; for nationals of Singapore for a maximum stay of 30 days.
- E-VISAS can be obtained before departure. Passengers must have a printed e-visa confirmation.
- 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 | ✔ | ✔ |
| 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. | ✔ | ✔ |
| 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) | ✔ | |
| Yellow fever certificate | ✔ | ✔ |
Forms and Links
Processing Time
| Processing time | Service type | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 business days | Regular | |
| Same day | Rush |
Fee per Visa
Payment Method: Money Order,
| Type of Visa | Fee per Visa | Type of entry | Term of visa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist/Business | 160.00 | Single/Double/Multiple | Up to 3 years |
| Tourist/Business (Rush) | 320.00 | Multiple | 3 years |
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: March 2, 2022