Consulate information
Address: |
2210 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, DC 20008 Consular hours: Drop off: Mon to Fri 10 am – 2 pm Pick up: Mon to Fri 2 – 4 pm.
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Phone: | (202) 338-8565 | Website |
Important Facts
- COVID-19 REGULATIONS (Subject to change). Covid-19 entry regulations have been lifted.
- Passport should not have an Israeli visa or immigration stamp.
- Passport must have at least six (6) months validity beyond the completion of a trip and at least one (1) blank visa page.
- VISA ON ARRIVAL for nationals of Kenya.
- For more information and questions contact the GC Visa office.
Visa Application Requirements | US | NON-US |
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Valid passport | ✔ | ✔ |
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. | ✔ | ✔ |
Visa approval number from the Sudan Ministry of Foreign Affairs in North Sudan | ✔ | ✔ |
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 passport's vital page or ID of person signing the invitation letter. Include a copy of the legal status of the host if host is not a citizen of the country. | ✔ | ✔ |
Letter of employment (Business visa only) Visa Office will provide this for GC employees. | ✔ | ✔ |
Copy of hotel reservation (Tourist visa) | ✔ | ✔ |
Notarized letter of support (Business only) | ✔ | ✔ |
Proof of valid legal residency in the US (copy only) Be ready to show the original when applying in person. | ✔ | |
Yellow fever and Cholera vaccination certificate | ✔ | ✔ |
Enclose a pre-paid return envelope the GC Visa office will provide. | ✔ | ✔ |
Forms and Links
Processing Time
Processing time | Service type | |
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4 to 6 weeks | Regular | |
7 to 10 business days | Humanitarian |
Fee per Visa
Payment Method: Money Order,
Type of Visa | Fee per Visa | Type of entry | Term of visa |
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Business/Tourist | 154.00 | 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: November 14, 2022