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Ghana Visa Regulations - Entry Requirements
All persons entering Ghana must be in possession of a
valid passport or Travel Document issued by competent
national or International authorities recognized by the
Government of Ghana.
Please note : The following is for
guidance only, as the National Association will make
arrangements to obtain visas for all delegates on arrival.
Please include the relevant passport information and the
required fee when transferring your registration for the
necessary arrangements to be done.
ENTRY VISAS
All foreigners entering Ghana require entry visas with the
exception of those listed under Exemptions below. Entry
visas may be obtained prior to arrival from a Ghana Embassy,
High Commission or Consulate abroad. Where Ghana has no
Consular or Diplomatic representation, an application for
entry visas may be made to the nearest British Diplomatic
Mission or Consulate authorized by the Government of Ghana
to act on its behalf.
Entry visa may be issued on arrival if the Director of
Immigration has prior notification from travelers or their
sponsors. This Entry visa is valid for 14 days within which
the prospective traveler should have embarked on the
journey.
Prospective travelers must note that
the possession of the appropriate documents does not confer
a right of entry. Travelers may be refused entry into Ghana
if they fall within the category of prohibited immigrants
and if they do not satisfy Immigration requirements at the
point of entry. The Service will not be financially liable
for their repatriation. The carrier, master or agent of the
aircraft, vessel, and vehicle will be wholly or severally
responsible for his immediate removal from Ghana and carrier
liability will be extracted where applicable.
Ordinary Visa
These are issued to several sub-categories of visitors on
business, tourism or holidays, temporary employment, transit
etc. etc. These are coded to determine the type or nature of
visit.
The most common ones are:
B-1 – Business visa.
B-2 – Holiday/Tourist Visa
C-1; C-2 – Transit Visa
D – Crew Visa
F-1; F-2 – Student Visa
H-1 to H-4 – Temporary Workers Visa
Etc, etc, etc
VISAS & IMMIGRATION
To enter Ghana, citizens of all but ECOWAS -member States
require visas (at a nominal fee). Visas issued to Egyptian,
Kenyan and Zimbabwean nationals are free for the first 30
days, but there is a charge for extended stays. Group visas
for tourists may be issued at entry to Ghana if prior
arrangements were concluded between the tour operator,
and the Ghana Immigration Service.
( See Airport information desk)
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