Consulate information
| Address: |
1005 New Hampshire Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20037 |
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| Phone: | (202) 223-6090 | Website |
Important Facts
- COVID-19 REGULATIONS (Subject to change). Travelers must have a Covid-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated or a negative Covid-19 PCR test result issued at most 72 hours before departure or a negative Covid-19 rapid antigen test taken at most 48 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. For up to date information, click on this link.
- Passport must have six (6) months validity beyond the completion of a trip and at least one (1) blank visa page.
- NO VISA REQUIRED for nationals of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan for a maximum stay between 30 to 90 days.
- VISA ON ARRIVAL for nationals of Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Finland, France, Germany, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Portugal, Romania, South Africa, Spain, USA, UK/British Overseas and some other countries for a maximum stay of 45 days.
- VISITOR VISA REQUIRED for a stay of more than 45 days.
- E-visa is available for some countries. List of countries
- For more information and questions contact the GC Visa office.
| Visa Application Requirements | US | NON-US |
|---|---|---|
| Valid passport | ✔ | ✔ |
| 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. | ✔ | ✔ |
| Confirmation letter | ✔ | ✔ |
| Copy of flight itinerary A round trip travel airline ticket with traveler's name. | ✔ | ✔ |
| 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
Processing Time
| Processing time | Service type | |
|---|---|---|
| 7 to 15 business days | Regular |
Fee per Visa
Payment Method: Money Order,
| Type of Visa | Fee per Visa | Type of entry | Term of visa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist/Business | 80.00 | Single | |
| Tourist/Business | 90.00 | Single | 1 month |
| Tourist/Business | 120.00 | Multiple | 1 month |
| Tourist/Business | 100.00 | Single | 2 months |
| Tourist/Business | 130.00 | Multiple | 2 months |
| Tourist/Business | 130.00 | Single | 3 months |
| Tourist/Business | 160.00 | Multiple | 2 months |
| Tourist/Business | 160.00 | Multiple | 3 months |
| Tourist/Business | 220.00 | Single | 1 year |
| Tourist/Business | 260.00 | Multiple | 1 year |
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: February 13, 2023