Required Travel Information - Ghana
Requirements to Travel to Ghana- Three EASY Steps.
1. A Valid PASSPORT is required.
Also, by May 3, 2023, all US travelers will be required to have a REAL ID to fly within the United States. This is applicable for travelers who are flying to meet us in Washington, D.C.
1. A Valid PASSPORT is required.
Also, by May 3, 2023, all US travelers will be required to have a REAL ID to fly within the United States. This is applicable for travelers who are flying to meet us in Washington, D.C.
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2. VISA - Application for Ghana Entry Permit Visa.
You are responsible for obtaining your own Visa. Click Here for a Sample Application to follow. Click Here for a Blank Form. Complete with BLACK INK AND USE ALL CAPITAL LETTERS. *MAIL* your VISA application, with a Passport size photo attached, your Passport (no copies), $60 processing fee (no personal checks) and a trackable (UPS, FedEx, UPSP) self-addressed return envelope to: Embassy of Ghana 3512 International Drive NW Washington, DC 20008 | (202) 686-4520 Attn: VISA Processing Center www.ghanaembassy.org - VISA INFORMATION LINK We recommend you apply for your VISA no later than May 1, 2023 and DO NOT APPLY for it online. Walk-Ins are welcomed to the Embassy if you're in the DMV area. |
Per the Ghana Embassy: Applicants MUST include with their applications a prepaid, self addressed and trackable envelope for the return of passports. Failure to include a return envelope would delay the application process tremendously.
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3. SHOTS & ANTI-MALARIA MEDICATION
A Yellow Fever immunization shot, good up to ten years, is required. All travelers above nine (9) months coming into or transiting through Ghana are required to have been vaccinated against Malaria/Fever at least Ten (10) days from the proposed date of departure and where already vaccinated, provide evidence/proof (certificate) indicating the duration of a vaccination status of not more than Ten (10) years before entering Ghana.
Anti-Malaria Medication (Ask your doctor about options. One is you can start before travel or during the trip).
Here is helpful USA government information from the CDC. Most of the immunizations you likely already have.
A Yellow Fever immunization shot, good up to ten years, is required. All travelers above nine (9) months coming into or transiting through Ghana are required to have been vaccinated against Malaria/Fever at least Ten (10) days from the proposed date of departure and where already vaccinated, provide evidence/proof (certificate) indicating the duration of a vaccination status of not more than Ten (10) years before entering Ghana.
Anti-Malaria Medication (Ask your doctor about options. One is you can start before travel or during the trip).
Here is helpful USA government information from the CDC. Most of the immunizations you likely already have.