Consulate information
| Address: |
1720 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009 Consular hours: Mon to Fri 10 am – 3:30 pm |
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| Phone: | (202) 726-5500 | Website |
Important Facts
- COVID-19 REGULATIONS (Subject to change). Travelers without a medical certificate with a negative Covid-19 PCR test result are subject to a test upon arrival and quarantine at their own expense.
- Passport must have at least six (6) months validity beyond the completion of a trip and at least one (1) blank visa page.
- NO VISA REQUIRED for nationals of Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon for a maximum stay of 90 days.
- VISA ON ARRIVAL for nationals of Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Senegal, and Togo.
- 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. | ✔ | ✔ |
| *Notarized invitation letter | ✔ | ✔ |
| Letter of employment (Business visa only) Visa Office will provide this for GC employees. | ✔ | ✔ |
| Copy of flight itinerary A round trip travel airline ticket with traveler's name. | ✔ | ✔ |
| Copy of hotel reservation (Tourist visa) | ✔ | ✔ |
| 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 | ✔ | ✔ |
* Invitation letter must be notarized at the City Council or Prefecture/Mairie in the Republic of Congo.
Forms and Links
Processing Time
| Processing time | Service type | |
|---|---|---|
| 5 to 7 business days | Regular |
Fee per Visa
Payment Method: Money Order,
| Type of Visa | Fee per Visa | Type of entry | Term of visa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Tourist US Nationals | 200.00 | Multiple | 6 months |
| Business/Tourist Non-US Nationals | 200.00 | Multiple | 3 months |
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: July 28, 2021