Notice: ECOWAS
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is made up of fifteen member countries that are located in the Western African region: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Cote D’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo.
Passengers with a Laissez-Passer issued by the ECOWAS Passport do not require a visa when traveling on duty.
Consulate information
| Address: |
2130 R Street NW, Washington, DC 20008 Consular hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri 9 am – 5 pm Drop off: 9 am – 1 pm Pick up: 2 pm – 5 pm |
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| Phone: | (202) 332-2249 | Website |
Important Facts
- COVID-19 REGULATIONS (Subject to change). Travelers must have COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they are fully vaccinated or present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued at least 72 hours before arrival. 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 Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo; for nationals of Indonesia for maximum stay up to 30 days.
- VISA ON ARRIVAL for nationals of Kenya and Rwanda for a maximum stay of 90 days.
- Applicants for a transit visa must submit copies of their onward tickets and visas to their destinations.
- 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 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 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. | ✔ | ✔ |
| 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. | ✔ | ✔ |
| Proof of valid legal residency in the US (copy only) Be ready to show the original when applying in person. | ✔ | |
| Yellow fever certificate | ✔ | ✔ |
Forms and Links
Application Form Health Declaration Form-Covid 19
Processing Time
| Processing time | Service type | |
|---|---|---|
| 5 business days | Regular | |
| 3 business days | Rush | |
| 2 business days | Rush | |
| 1 business day | Super Rush |
Fee per Visa
Payment Method: Cashier's Check, Money Order,
| Type of Visa | Fee per Visa | Type of entry | Term of visa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist/Business US Nationals | 131.00 | Single/Double/Multiple | Up to 5 years |
| Business/Tourist Non-US Nationals | 80.00 | Single | 3 months |
| Business/Tourist Non-US Nationals | 110.00 | Multiple | 3 months |
| Business/Tourist Non-US Nationals | 200.00 | Multiple | 6 months |
| Business/Tourist Non-US Nationals | 370.00 | Multiple | 12 months |
| Rush 3 days Service (extra) | 10.00 | ||
| Rush 2 days service (extra) | 20.00 | ||
| Same day service (extra) | 50.00 |
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