Consulate information
| Address: |
3516 International Court NW, Washington, DC 20008 Embassy Hours: 9 am to 4 PM – Mon to Fri |
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| Phone: | (202) 375-4396 | Website |
Important Facts
- COVID-19 REGULATIONS (Subject to change). Travelers must have COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they are fully vaccinated. 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, Finland, France, Germany, Japan, Peru, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, UK, USA, and some other countries for a maximum stay of 90 days.
- NO VISA REQUIRED for nationals of Bolivia, Botswana, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Rep., El Salvador, Haiti, Jamaica, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius, Mexico, Philippines, Russian Fed., Singapore, Tanzania, Trinidad & Tobago, Venezuela, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and some other countries for a maximum stay of 30 days.
- e-Visa is available for some countries. e-Visa Eligibility
- For more information and questions contact the GC Visa office.
| Visa Application Requirements | NON-US | e-Visa |
|---|---|---|
| Valid passport | ✔ | |
| Completed and signed application form (2 copies) The application must be typewritten. Not handwritten. | ✔ | |
| Passport size photos - one (1) photo White background and should be free of shadows, in color and clear, without glasses. Applicants must directly face camera w/ a neutral expression and clearly visible eyes. | ✔ | |
| 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. | ✔ | |
| Letter of employment | ✔ | |
| Recent bank statement (Business visa) | ✔ | |
| 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 valid legal residency in the US (copy only) Be ready to show the original when applying in person. | ✔ |
Forms and Links
Application Form Letter of Undertaking
Processing Time
| Processing time | Service type | |
|---|---|---|
| 48 hours | e-Visa | |
| 10 to 15 business days | Regular |
Fee per Visa
Payment Method: Money Order,
| Type of Visa | Fee per Visa | Type of entry |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Tourist | 14.00 | Single |
| Business/Tourist | 27.00 | 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: September 28, 2022