TYPE OF VISA AND WHO QUALIFIES

NON-US PASSPORT HOLDERS

Non-US passport holders must provide proof of US resident permits (Photocopies) to qualify for a Ghana visa in the US.

APPLICANTS WHO QUALIFY FOR GHANA VISAS IN THE USA. (COUNTRIES UNDER THE GHANA EMBASSY (USA) JURISDICTION)

USA

BAHAMAS

BELIZE

GUATEMALA

HONDURAS

MEXICO

EL SALVADOR

If you do not reside/live in any of the countries listed above, you cannot apply for a Ghana visa in the US.

Fundamental Requirements

1.    All Travelers to Ghana MUST have valid entry visas issued by Ghana Diplomatic Missions and Consulates abroad, or any other visa-issuing authority mandated by the Government of Ghana to issue Visas on its behalf.

2.     ECOWAS nationals and other countries with which the Government of Ghana has specific agreements to enter the country without visas, may apply for gratis visas if need be.

3.    All applicants above the age of nine (9) months old entering or transiting through Ghana are required to have been vaccinated against Yellow Fever at least ten (10) days prior to traveling and where already vaccinated, provide evidence (the certificate) indicating the duration of vaccination status of not more than ten (10) years before entering Ghana.  

Types of visas

1.    Tourist /Visitors' Visa

2.    Business Visa

3.    Student Visa

4.    Employment Visa

5.    Official Visa

6.    Diplomatic Visa

7.    Volunteer Visa/Conferences

8.    Press Accreditation

9.    Transit Visa

Applicants are required to complete the visa application form in ENGLISH and in CAPITAL/BLOCK LETTERS and submit with the Original Passport (Not Photocopy). Also include two (2) recently taken passport-size pictures with a white background.  The passport should be at least six (6) months valid to qualify for a visa. (The passport should not expire in less than 6 months at the time of applying for the visa).

Please download and complete the visa application form and service that is applicable to you  Rush/Expedited service or Regular/normal service, and