Consulate information
| Address: |
1233 20th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036 |
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| Phone: | (202) 861-0737 | Website |
Important Facts
- COVID-19 REGULATIONS (Subject to change). Travelers must have a Covid-19 vaccine certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated at least 2 weeks before departure or have a printed negative Covid-19 PCR test taken at least 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point or a printed negative Covid-19 rapid antigen test taken at least 48 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. Travelers must have Covid-19 insurance obtained here or at the point of entry upon arrival.
- Passport must have at least six (6) months validity beyond the completion of a trip and at least two (2) blank visa pages.
- ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION (ETA) is available and must be obtained before departure.
- For more information and questions contact the GC Visa office.
| Visa Application Requirements | US | NON-US |
|---|---|---|
| Completed and signed application form 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. | ✔ | ✔ |
| Copy of valid passport's vital information page | ✔ | ✔ |
| Invitation letter Letter should be addressed to the Consulate General of the Embassy in Washington DC. 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. | ✔ | ✔ |
| 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
Health Declaration Form Tourist Visa Application Form Business Visa Application Form
Processing Time
| Processing time | Service type | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 to 4 business days | ETA (Tourist) | |
| 1 to 14 business days | ETA (Business) |
Fee per Visa
Payment Method: Credit Card, Online Payment,
| Type of Visa | Fee per Visa | Type of entry | Term of visa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist US Nationals | 35.00 | Single/Double/Multiple | Up to 90 days |
| Business | 40.00 | Single/Double/Multiple | Up to 90 days |
| Return Service (Mail) - Extra | 20.00 |
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: July 28, 2022