Consulate information
| Address: |
2374 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008 Consular hours: Drop off: Mon, Wed, Fri 10 am – 1 pm Pick up: Mon, Wed, Fri 2 – 4 pm |
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| Phone: | (202) 265-5525 | Website |
Important Facts
- COVID-19 REGULATIONS (subject to change). Covid-19 entry regulations have been lifted.
- Passport must have at least six (6) months validity beyond the completion of a trip and at least one (1) blank visa page.
- APPLY FOR A TOURIST VISA to attend a conference, convention, workshop, or training, for a short stay up to 90 days.
- LONG-TERM STAY VISA (Beyond 90 days). Visa valid for 30 days is transformable and can be extended to Long-Term Visa.
- VISA ON ARRIVAL for passengers with a confirmed return/onward ticket for a maximum stay of 90 days.
- TRANSIT WITHOUT A VISA for holders of confirmed onward tickets for a maximum transit time of 24 hours. Must stay in the international transit area of the airport and have documents required for the next destination.
- For more information and questions contact the GC Visa office.
| Visa Application Requirements | US | NON-US |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | ✔ | ✔ |
| Invitation letter (Business visa only) | ✔ | ✔ |
| Certificate of police clearance (Mission long term Visa) | ✔ | ✔ |
| 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) Be ready to show the original when applying in person. | ✔ | |
| Yellow fever certificate | ✔ | ✔ |
* It is recommended to get the Cholera, Hepatitis A and Malaria vaccine prior trip.
Forms and Links
Processing Time
| Processing time | Service type | |
|---|---|---|
| 7 business days | Regular |
Fee per Visa
Payment Method: Cash, Money Order,
| Type of Visa | Fee per Visa | Type of entry | Term of visa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist/Short term | 22.13 | Single | 30 days |
| Tourist/Short Term | 27.66 | Multiple | 60 days |
| Tourist/Conference/Workshop/Training | 38.73 | Multiple | Up to 90 days |
| Business/Short Term | 38.73 | Multiple | Up to 90 days |
| Business/Long term | 41.83 | Single | More than 90 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