VISA APPLICATION
The purpose of your journey and other factors will determine the type of visa
required under Ghana immigration law. As a visa applicant, you will need to
establish that you meet all requirements to receive the category of visa for
which you are applying.
Entry Requirements for Ghana
All visitors to Ghana must be in possession of a valid passport or legal travel documents.
All visitors entering Ghana must have valid entry visas or, in thecase of Commonwealth nationals, entry permits issued by a Ghana diplomatic mission or consulate abroad or any other visa issuing authority mandated by the Ghana Government to act on its behalf. (ECOWAS nationals and those of other countries with which the Government of Ghana has specific bilateral agreements, are exempted).
All travelers above nine (9) months coming into or transiting through Ghana are required to have been vaccinated against Yellow Fever at least Ten (10) days from the proposed date of departure and where already vaccinated, provide evidence/proof (certificate) indicating the duration of a vaccination status of not more than Ten (10) years before entering Ghana. Conditions for the Issue of a Visa
Visas may be granted to personnel of international organizations, agencies; individuals visiting Ghana for tourism, study, business or on transit basis.
There are two types of visas: Single entry and Multiple entries.
Single entry visas are valid for a period of three months and must be utilized within three months from the date of issue. This type of visa can be used only one time.
Multiple entry visas are valid for more than three months, and the duration is at the discretion of the Consular officer and should/cannot not be challenged. A multiple visa can be used multiple times within its duration or validity.
Visitors travelling on Business are required to furnish evidence of the fact, such as a letter from their firm, while those travelling at the invitation of Ghanaian nationals/residents, or Ghanaian institutions should furnish a letter of invitation from their hosts.
Tourism Applicants must provide a letter of invitation from their host in Ghana. They are required to provide a roundtrip ticket; and show proof of sufficient funds for the duration of their stay in the country.
Prospective employees may undertake employment within the authorized immigrant quota.
Emergency visas may be issued on arrival at entry points to travelers from countries where there are no Ghanaian diplomatic missions or consular representation, but such applications must confirm with the nearest Embassy or be authorized by the Director of the Immigration Service through their sponsors before they depart for Ghana.
Applications for extension of duration of stay must be made through the Director of the Ghana Immigration Service for consideration. Visitors may be allowed to extend their stay for a period deemed fit, if the Ghana Immigration Service is satisfied that such visitors have sufficient reason and means of financial support.
Persons who enter the country as visitors are not permitted to take up employment even if there happens to be a vacancy on the Immigrant Quota of a prospective employer.
Professionals (doctors, lawyers, nurses, etc.), are required to provide particulars of their qualifications in order that the eligibility of their registration may be determined.
Travelers are strongly advised to ensure that they have all the necessary documents before arriving in Ghana