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Ghana Visa – Requirements and Application

Do I Need a Visa for Ghana?

A visa is required for entry to Ghana for all American citizens.

The Ghanan government can change visa requirements at any time. It is best to use a travel documents service to make sure everything is prepared for your trip.

Proof of yellow fever vaccination is also required as part of the entry process.

See below or contact a Passport Health travel documents specialist about other visa types.

Ghana Entry Requirements
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Sources: Ghana Embassy and U.S. State Department

What Do I Need for a Ghana Visa Application?

Depending on the type of visa you need for you travel, different documents will be necessary.

Documents needed are subject to change at any point. The Ghanaian government may request other documents as necessary.

See the tabs below to learn what you may need for your trip.


Passport:

  • Be valid for the next six months
  • Contain at least one blank visa page for the visa stamp

Photograph:

  • Taken within the last three months and printed on photo paper
  • Taken against an all-white background
  • Be 2×2 inches
  • Provide full frontal view of your head with a neutral expression on your face

Proof of Travel:

  • Ticket or itinerary that displays your round trip travel and entry and exit dates for Ghana
  • Show traveler’s full name as printed on passport

Minor Authorization Form (if traveling with anyone under 18):

  • A notarized letter of consent from both parents or legal guardian
  • Child’s birth certificate
  • Copy of both parents’ photo ID

Additional Documents:

  • Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required
  • Hotel confirmation on official hotel letterhead with hotel address and dates of stay
  • If staying with family or a friend, they may write this letter instead

Passport:

  • Be valid for the next six months
  • Contain at least one blank visa page for the visa stamp

Photograph:

  • Taken within the last three months and printed on photo paper
  • Taken against an all-white background
  • Be 2×2 inches
  • Provide full frontal view of your head with a neutral expression on your face

Proof of Travel:

  • Ticket or itinerary that displays your round trip travel and entry and exit dates for Ghana
  • Show traveler’s full name as printed on passport

Additional Documents:

  • Proof of yellow fever vaccination
  • Business letter that includes specific purpose of travel
  • Letter of inviation that is written on company letterhead, includes dates of your stay and full name and local address of traveler

While other visa types are available, their requirements can vary greatly. Contact us to find out what you may need for your specific trip.

 

How Can Passport Health Help Me With the Visa Process?

Passport Health’s travel documents team will walk you through the visa process step-by-step and handle the sometimes difficult communication with embassies and consulates. Contact us today to start your worry-free visa processing.

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How Much Do Ghana Visas Cost?

Fees associated with visas for Ghana can vary based on visa type and length of stay. Costs can range from $160 to over $250 depending on your needs. Ghana reserves the right to change the cost of visas and visa processing at any time.

Do note, the visa fees do not include additional service fees requested by the Ghana government, cost of postage, etc.

Are Any Vaccines Required for Ghana?

A yellow fever vaccination is required for all travelers visiting Ghana over the age of nine months.

There are some other health risks travlers to Ghana should keep in mind. Malaria is present in the country as well as typhoid and cholera. Learn more about what vaccinations you may need with our Ghana destination advice page.

U.S. Embassy in Ghana

All U.S. citizens visiting Ghana should register with the STEP program before their trip. This State Department program provides extra information and support in case of emergency. Passport Health’s travel documents staff can assist you in registering.

Once in Ghana, the information for the U.S. Embassy is:

U.S. Embassy Ghana
No. 24, Fourth Circular Rd., Cantonments, Accra
P.O. Box GP 2288
Accra, Ghana
Phone: +233 (0) 30 274 1000

Visit the Embassy to Ghana website before departure to confirm correct contact details for the office.

For More Information About Ghana…

See Passport Health’s Ghana destination advice page with information on safety, climate and more. Or, start you visa process by contacting us today!

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