Ghana visa application forms

ONLINE APPLICATION ONLY – NO IN-PERSON SERVICE AT THE EMBASSY

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 visa category for which you are applying.

PLEASE READ THE ENTITLEMENTS TO A GHANAIAN VISA CAREFULLY

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 the case 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

CONDITIONS FOR THE ISSUE OF VISA

Visas may be granted to personnel of international organizations, agencies; and 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 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 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 traveling 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 be confirmed 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 so 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

VISA PROCESS

All visa applications MUST be completed online at www.ghanaembassydc.org.

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