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 Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 10:40 am Post subject: VISA TO GHANA / GHANA VISA GUIDE |
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VISA TO GHANA
Passports
Passport valid for six months required by all except nationals of Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS) who will be allowed entry with a valid travel certificate.
Visas
Required by all except the following for stays of up to three months:
(a) nationals of ECOWAS countries;
(b) nationals of Egypt, Hong Kong (SAR), Kenya, Mauritius and Singapore;
(c) those in transit to a third country traveling within 24 hours, as long as they hold onward tickets with reserved seats and do not leave the airport.
Note: The following nationals may obtain visas upon arrival at the port of entry: Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.
Types of visa and cost
Tourist/Business: US$52 (single-entry); US$69 (multiple-entry; six months); US$103 (multiple-entry; one year); US$120 (multiple-entry; two years);
Transit: US$17
Validity
Valid for three months from the date of issue. However, length of stay is at the discretion of airport officials and only one month is guaranteed. Visas may be extended when in Ghana. Visas for one year may be granted for specific purposes.
Application to
Consulate or Consular section at the Ghanaian Embassy or High Commission; postal applications are accepted. A visa can be issued on arrival to nationals of countries without a Ghanaian Mission or Consulate, but only if prior notice is given to the Director of Immigration by the traveller or their sponsor prior to arrival.
Application requirements
Tourist:
(a) Valid passport.
(b) Completed entry permit application form, two copies, or four if making a postal application.
(c) Two passport-size photos, or four if making a postal application.
(d) For postal applications, registered or recorded self-addressed envelope.
(e) Fee (payable by cash, postal order or bankers’ draft made payable to the High Commission; cash is not valid for postal applications).
(f) Evidence of onward/return ticket.
(g) Evidence of sufficient funds.
(h) If travelling at invitation of host in Ghana, a letter of invitation should be submitted.
(i) Valid certificate of inoculation against Yellow Fever, if applicable.
Business:
(a)-(i) and,
(j) Letter of guarantee from a company in support of the application (the letter should explain the nature of business the applicant will be conducting in Ghana).
Processing time
Four days for personal, a minimum of 10 for postal applications.
Temporary residence
Application with sufficient notice to be made to Ghanaian High Commission or Embassy. |
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