Ghana Visa
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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 not/cannot be challenged. A multiple visa can be used multiple times within its duration or validity.
Tourist Visa
Valid and signed U. S. Passport – must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry, with at least one blank visa page in your passport.
One (1) Visa Application Form completed and signed. Must be completed online.
Two (2) recently taken professional passport-type photograph.
Digital and non-passport photographs are not acceptable.
Passport Photo Guide – Click Here
Those travelling at the invitation of Ghana nationals (family)/legal residents, or Ghanaian institutions should provide a letter of invitation from their host/s.
Copy (original is not required) of a International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever required.
Copy of your round trip airline tickets, or itinerary or e-ticket, or letter of confirmation from a travel agent. The itinerary must show the applicant’s name, date of arrival and departure from the country, and flight information. The Embassy does not recommend purchasing your ticket prior to a visa being issued.
Provide a notarized parental consent signed by both parents, and include a photocopy of the child’s birth certificate; as well as copies of both parents’ picture IDs.
Fill-out the Compass Visa Order Form
Business Visa
Valid and signed U. S. Passport – must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry, with at least one blank visa page in your passport.
One (1) Visa Application Form completed and signed. Must be completed online.
Two (2) recently taken professional passport-type photograph.
Digital and non-passport photographs are not acceptable.
Passport Photo Guide – Click Here
A business letter (click here for sample letter) from the US company – The letter must explain all of the following:
Nature of business to be performed
Name and address of reference to be visited
This letter should request Multiple Entries visa if required
Guarantee of return transportation and sufficient funds for the visit
The letter should be signed by an officer of the company other than the applicant.
Those travelling at the invitation of Ghana nationals (family)/legal residents, or Ghanaian institutions should provide a letter of invitation from their host/s.
Copy (original is not required) of a International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever required.
Copy of your round trip airline tickets, or itinerary or e-ticket, or letter of confirmation from a travel agent. The itinerary must show the applicant’s name, date of arrival and departure from the country, and flight information. The Embassy does not recommend purchasing your ticket prior to a visa being issued.
Provide a notarized parental consent signed by both parents, and include a photocopy of the child’s birth certificate; as well as copies of both parents’ picture IDs.
Fill-out the Compass Visa Order Form
Diplomatic Visa
Valid and signed U. S. Passport – must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry, with at least one blank visa page in your passport.
One (1) Visa Application Form completed and signed. Must be completed online.
Two (2) recently taken professional passport-type photograph.
Digital and non-passport photographs are not acceptable.
Passport Photo Guide – Click Here
Letter from sending department or agency, addressed to:
Embassy of Ghana, Visa Section, Washington D.C.
The letter must explain all of the following:
Applicant’s position and title
Purpose of the trip
Dates of the intended travel
If requesting a multiple entry visa, please indicate the requested validity. 3 months, 1 year or 2 years.
Contact person in Ghana
Fill-out the Compass Visa Order Form
pricing and processing time
Note: The consular fee below includes a $5 money order fee.
Rush Processing
$180 - service fee
Consular Fee
$105 - single entry
$205 - multiple entry
Gratis - for Official/Diplomatic visa
5 business days
Regular Processing
$130- service fee
Consular Fee
$65 - single entry
$105- multiple entry
Gratis - for Official/Diplomatic visa
10-15 business days
Return mailing fee
FedEx overnight – call for quote
Second day delivery – call for quote
For International delivery – call for quote
DISCLAIMER:
The approval of your application is subject to the discretion of the Embassy, hence all fees once submitted to the Embassy, are non-refundable.
Shipping Instructions
Please send all the required documents for your applications to:
FedEx Office
Phone Number: 202-321-3926
Urgent application should be shipped using FedEx Priority Overnight.