Consulate information
| Address: |
1014 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20001 Consular hours: Mon to Fri 8 am – 3 pm.
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| Phone: | (202) 506-4995 | Website |
Important Facts
- COVID-19 REGULATIONS (subject to change). Travelers must have COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they are fully vaccinated or a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued at most 72 hours before arrival. All travelers must complete and submit before departure or on arrival the “immigration pre-check“. For up to date information, please click this link
- APPLICATION SUBMISSION. Appointment is needed to submit application in person.
- 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, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, France, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Russian Fed., South Africa, Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, UK, USA, and some other countries for a maximum stay of 90 days; for nationals Dominican Rep. for a maximum stay of 60 days; for nationals of Peru for a maximum stay of 30 days.
- NO VISA REQUIRED for any nationals with a permanent resident issue by the USA for a maximum stay of 90 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 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. | ✔ |
| Copy of valid passport's 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. | ✔ |
| 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 | ✔ |
| Proof of legal residency in the US (original & copy) | ✔ |
Forms and Links
Fee per Visa
Payment Method: Money Order,
| Type of Visa | Fee per Visa | Type of entry |
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| Tourist/Business | 30.00 | Single |
| Tourist/Business | 60.00 | Multiple |
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 30, 2022