Visa Process

Travel Alert!

The GC Visa and Passport office is open for business. However, we advise all GC/external traveling staff to follow the travel recommendations issued by the US State Department.

All travelers must check and follow the Covid-19 regulations before travel. Please refer to the country page on this website. Most countries require proof of vaccination for the issuance of visas. If not vaccinated, you may be required to follow additional Covid-19 protocols.

Please note, not all embassies in Washington DC are processing visas or open for in-person service. However, majority of the embassies are accepting applications by mail and/or issuing eVisas.

Learn moreContact us

Steps to apply for a visa

  1. Select the country.
  2. Duly fill out the appropriate application form by selecting the correct link. The application form must be typewritten. Most application forms on our website are in a PDF fillable format.
  3. Print and sign the completed application.
  4. Return the application with ALL the required documents to the GC Visa Office.
  5. Bring in all the required documents to the Visa office 15-20 business days prior to the travel date. Some countries take longer time to process visas, in that case, please bring your request earlier than 20 business days.
  6. Please note all Embassies and State Department offices are closed on Saturdays and Sundays, designated federal holidays, and Embassy’s selected holidays.

*Allow the Visa office two days to process the application before we take it to the respective Consular Office.*

Select the country below to see the visa requirements.

A – E

F – M

N – S

T – Z