May 3, 2025
Participants can travel the world as they experience the food, art, dance, fashion and music of different countries. In the past, visitors have been treated to karate demonstrations, sari wrapping lessons, dance performances and more!
Participating Embassies 2025
African Union
Angola
Armenia
Bangladesh, People's Republic of
Barbados
Bolivia, Plurinational State of
Botswana
Burkina Faso (UDC)
Cameroon, Republic of
Chad
Chile, Republic of
China, People's Republic of
Colombia, Republic of
Costa Rica
Cote d'Ivoire
Dominican Republic
Angola
Armenia
Bangladesh, People's Republic of
Barbados
Bolivia, Plurinational State of
Botswana
Burkina Faso (UDC)
Cameroon, Republic of
Chad
Chile, Republic of
China, People's Republic of
Colombia, Republic of
Costa Rica
Cote d'Ivoire
Dominican Republic
Egypt, The Arab Republic of (Egyptian Cultural and Educational Bureau)
El Salvador
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Gabon
Guatemala, Republic of
Guyana, Co-operative Republic of
Haiti, Republic of
Indonesia
Japan (Japan Information & Culture Center)
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Korea, Republic of (Korean Cultural Center)
Libya
El Salvador
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Gabon
Guatemala, Republic of
Guyana, Co-operative Republic of
Haiti, Republic of
Indonesia
Japan (Japan Information & Culture Center)
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Korea, Republic of (Korean Cultural Center)
Libya
Madagascar (UDC)
Malawi (UDC)
Maldives (UDC)
Mauritania
Mexico (Mexican Cultural Institute)
Mozambique (UDC)
Nepal (UDC)
Oman (Sultanate of (The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center)
Pakistan
Peru
Philippines, Republic of
Qatar, State of
Rwanda, The Republic of
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of
Senegal
Malawi (UDC)
Maldives (UDC)
Mauritania
Mexico (Mexican Cultural Institute)
Mozambique (UDC)
Nepal (UDC)
Oman (Sultanate of (The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center)
Pakistan
Peru
Philippines, Republic of
Qatar, State of
Rwanda, The Republic of
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of
Senegal
Serbia, Republic of
South Sudan, Republic of (African Union)
Sri Lanka
Tanzania, The United Republic of
Thailand, Kingdom of
The Gambia (UDC)
Trinidad and Tobago, The Republic of
Tunisia
Türkiye
Uganda (UDC)
Ukraine (Ukraine House)
United Kingdom
Uzbekistan
Zambia, Republic of
Zimbabwe
South Sudan, Republic of (African Union)
Sri Lanka
Tanzania, The United Republic of
Thailand, Kingdom of
The Gambia (UDC)
Trinidad and Tobago, The Republic of
Tunisia
Türkiye
Uganda (UDC)
Ukraine (Ukraine House)
United Kingdom
Uzbekistan
Zambia, Republic of
Zimbabwe
Plan Your Day
What do you need to know before you go
- All embassies are open from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm unless otherwise noted.
- Get your Passport DC App now.
- Admission is free. Reservations are not required but are recommended to get the latest updates. Click here.
- Street parking is available but difficult at many embassy locations.
- Many embassies are within walking distance of the Dupont Circle and Van Ness/UDC Metrorail stations.
- Embassies on International Drive are larger and often have shorter lines than those on Embassy Row.
- Follow Events DC Social Media and #PassportDC for updates about lines, exciting activities and other breaking news.
- Get your souvenir passport to be stamped at the embassies. Souvenir passports will be available at Dupont Circle, Van Ness Information, The Square and the Mexican Cultural Institute booths.
- Please be advised that photographs will be taken at the event for use on the Events DC and Passport DC websites, in social media and the press, Passport DC marketing materials and all other Events DC publications. By entering this event, you consent to Events DC photographing and using your image and likeness.
Embassy Activities
Activities will be posted the week of April 21, 2025.
Media Credentials
To apply for media credentials, please complete this form. Please remember this is for special media access to the Around the World Embassy Tour on May 3.
Maps and Souvenir Passport
On May 4, you can pick up a souvenir passport* to collect embassy stamps at these information booths:
- Dupont Circle: 9 Dupont Circle NW, Washington, DC 20036
- VanNess: University of the District of Columbia, 4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
- International City Festival: 1850 K St NW, Washington, DC 20006. Pick up your passport here on May 3, 4 p.m. -7 p.m., and May 3, starting at 11 a.m.*.
- Mexican Cultural Institute: 2829 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009
This is a free and public event. No registration or tickets are required to attend the festival and enjoy traveling around the world. This registration is for planning purposes and will help us keep you updated on Passport DC events and embassy activities during the Around the World Embassy Tour
* Limited quantities available. We will distribute souvenir passports on a first-come, first-served basis.
Participating Embassies in Previous Years
Volunteer
To volunteer for Around the World Embassy Tour, click here.
Let us Know You are Planning to Attend
Registration is not required, but please let us know you are planning to attend for planning purposes. Click here!
Information Booths
Get your maps and souvenir passports!*
Dupont Circle
The Dupont Circle Information Booth is located near the brick building west of Dupont Circle between P Street and Massachusetts Avenue, NW.
9 Dupont Circle NW, Washington, DC 20036
The Dupont Circle Information Booth is located near the brick building west of Dupont Circle between P Street and Massachusetts Avenue, NW.
9 Dupont Circle NW, Washington, DC 20036
UDC/Van Ness
The UDC/Van Ness Information Booth is located on the sidewalk in front of the Student Center at the University of the District of Columbia.
4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
The UDC/Van Ness Information Booth is located on the sidewalk in front of the Student Center at the University of the District of Columbia.
4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
The Square
During the International City Festival, maps and souvenir passports* will be distributed at the volunteer table.
1850 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006
During the International City Festival, maps and souvenir passports* will be distributed at the volunteer table.
1850 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006
Mexican Cultural Institute
During Around the World Embassy Tour, maps and souvenir passports* will be distributed. The volunteer table is located inside the venue.
2829 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009
During Around the World Embassy Tour, maps and souvenir passports* will be distributed. The volunteer table is located inside the venue.
2829 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009
* Limited quantities available. We will distribute souvenir passports on a first-come, first-served basis.
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