How can you obtain an entry visa or visa on arrival to Ghana? An entry visa issued by Ghana Immigration Service is a permit issued to foreigners who wish to enter or transit through Ghana’s territory.Emergency Entry Visa is issued upon arrival and is usually valid for 30 days. A person can obtain a visa on arrival by applying to the Comptroller-General of Ghana Immigration Service (GIS). The application must be filed by the host person or entity in Ghana on behalf of the visiting foreign national.
You can also read this article on Mondaq here :How To Obtain A Visa On Arrival To Ghana
All persons entering Ghana must be in possession of a valid passport or an official travel document establishing the identity of the holder. Travel documents such as Laisser-Passers and other travel documents issued by Governments or International Agencies are recognized by the Government of Ghana.
Visa on Arrival – What is the cost?
The official fee for a visa on arrival or emergency entry visa is $150 per person, whether a child or an adult. Currently, all visa processing fees must be paid before approval is given by the Comptroller-General of Immigration. In cases where one is being invited by Government Ministry, Department or Agency, the applicant may be requested to pay the fee upon arrival in Ghana.
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How to obtain a Visa to Ghana – simple steps to follow
Pursuant to regulation 4 of the Immigration Regulations 2001, LI 1691, the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), in streamlining the process of issuing of Emergency Entry visas has stipulated the following guidelines;
- Emergency entry visas are processed within seven (7) working days of submission of applications.
- A visa application letter must be submitted at the Headquarters of Ghana Immigration Service, Accra. The application letter must highlight the following information relating to the guest or applicant;
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- Country of origin
- Date of arrival
- Duration of Stay
- Purpose of visit (detailed)
- Address of lodging
- Address abroad
- Occupation or profession
- Telephone number – abroad
- Email address
3. The following documents are to be attached to the visa application letter;
- Certificate to commence business
- Certificate of incorporation
- Company’s regulations
- Tax clearance certificate
- Audited accounts (where company has been in existence for 5 years and above)
- Bank statement (where the host is an individual)
- Copy of residence permit (where the host is non-Ghanaian)
- Bio-data page of passport of the applicant
- Bio-data page of passport or copy of the identity card of signatory of the application letter
- All letters to the GIS must be addressed to the Comptroller-General, Ghana Immigration Service, Headquarters, Accra.
- Travel ticket
- Proof of stay whiles in Ghana (if hotel)
READ ALSO: How to Open a Bank account in Ghana
4. Conditions for Consideration of Emergency Entry Visa applications
The applicant must be proceeding from a country where;
- Ghana has no diplomatic mission or consulate
- Ghana has a representative but the entry into Ghana is being sought for an emergency assignment or
- The distance between the place of abode of the applicant and the Ghana Consulate office is such that the impromptu nature of the applicant’s journey cannot make it possible for the applicants to travel to the office of a visa.
- The applicant is proceeding to Ghana at a short notice for business transactions.
In accordance with section 6 of the Immigration Act 2000, Act 573, the Ghana Immigration Service may make inquiries or request the production of further evidence to satisfy itself of the truth of statements made in the application.
Countries that are exempted from paying official fees for Visa on arrival
Ghana Immigration Service exempts citizens from the under listed countries from visa on arrival;
- Rwanda
- Kenya
- Lesotho
- Namibia
- Singapore
- Tanzania
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Uganda
- Zimbabwe
- Seychelles
- Malawi
- Egypt
- Eswatini (Swaziland)
- Botswana
The following countries whose citizens hold diplomatic passports are also exempted from paying for visa on arrival in Ghana;
- Cuba, South Africa, Brazil, Germany, Hong Kong, Mauritius, Iran.
Additional guidelines to avoid delays for Visa on arrival
From our experience, the fastest way for you to obtain a visa on arrival or emergency entry visa without delay is to;
- Proper documentation
- Attach all relevant documents
- Highlight all necessary information in the application letter
- Submit your application on time
Note: Every visitor to Ghana requires a Visa or Entry Permit except ECOWAS citizens and nationals from Kenya, Singapore, Egypt and Trinidad and Tobago.
Nationals of the under listed countries are entitled to Gratis visas issued at Ghana Foreign Mission Abroad;
- Malawi, Lesotho, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Uganda and Swaziland.
- Holders of Diplomatic or Service passport of Germany, Cuba, Iran, Brazil and Hong Kong.
- Holders of official passport of AU, UN and specialized Agencies like The World Bank, African Development Bank, IMF and WFP.
129 Comments
Rohan Sewnarain
I am from Guyana.Can the process to get an emergency be done online . Is there an email address for the Comptroller-General of Ghana Immigration Service (GIS).
firmusadmin
Hi Rohan, we can facilitate your visa process to Ghana. Let us know the dates you intend to make this trip. We will require your passport copy, ticket and hotel details for your Ghana trip. THX
Xu
Dear
Im china citizen. Can i get my visa at arrival? Please let me know
Michelle smith
Hi, i would like to visit Ghana, and i have a valid south african passport, do i require to have a visa
Firmus Advisory
Thank you for your query, kindly use the live chat on our website a compliance rep will attend to you. Thank you
L. Murphy
Hi, I am experiencing a situation. I am stuck in Belgium and they are not allowing me to pass because I do not have a visa from Ghana, but expected to get the visa upon arrival. I have travel 3 destinations USA, USA to Brussels and now I am stuck, what can I do?
Yemii
I want a visa on arrival to Ghana please email me at [email protected]
Erick
Hi, there.
Im a ordinary passport holder from mainland China.
Do I need to apply entry visa to Ghana?
If so, how much is the visa issuance fee?
Thank you
Firmus Advisory
Thank you for your query our compliance team will attend to you. Thank you
Debjeet Sen
Hi–I am an American citizen with a short-term residency permit for South Africa. However, I am currently in Mozambique on a long-term assignment (in possession on a multiple-entry three-month business visa), where there is no Ghanaian mission. I am planning on being in Ghana for a short 2-day trip for tourism purposes in June (tentatively, arriving Friday, June 22 around 10pm and departing Sunday 24 around 10 pm). Are you able to assist with obtaining permission for me to receive a visa on arrival? As I have explained previously, there is no Ghanaian mission here in Mozambique and I won’t be in South Africa long enough during my onward travels to obtain a visa from the Ghanaian consulate there.
Thanks–and looking forward to hearing from you.
Best, Debjeet.
firmusadmin
Hi Debjeet, yes we are able to process a visa on arrival for you within 4 working days. We will require your passport bio-data, hotel booking and flight ticket to commence.
Thx
ALEX
Bayonne Gibson
Whatsapp me +2348134762209. I need Ghana visa on arrival for 5 passports
Kareen Richards Davis
Hi can you help me with a visa on arrival to Ghana please ?
Bell
I am a Australian passport holder, but stay in Indonesia… there is no Ghanaian embassy here in indonesia. So I need to know how I can aquire a visa to Ghana?
Firmus Advisory
Thank you for your query, kindly use the live chat on our website a compliance rep will attend to you. Thank you
Grace Nyorkuru
I am a British citizen and would like to visit my friend in Ghana how do I go about obtaining a visa and what the process and what do.i need to do. Is there an application form or can I come through the embassy in person? Please advise me.
Muoegbunam stephen
Hi I am Stephen from Nigeria. I am supervisor at 9mobile nigeria.I am planning to come to Ghana for vacation. How can I get visa
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Wendell Wilson
what is the cost
D G KUMAR
I have obtained a ‘Visa on arrival’ approval from Ghana Immigration Service. I got it by e-mail. Will copy serve the purpose or one needs to carry the original? Do I have to carry any other document? Can I pay the fee by credit card? Thanking you, Kumar
A James
Hi! I am intending on travelling to Ghana for Eid this year. The problem is we don’t know the days off we will have until a few days before the holiday. I have to wait to buy a ticket to Ghana until I know the days I will be traveling. My plans are to leave the UAE on the 17th of August. Can you help me get a tourist visa by then?
Ndeh Yvan
Hi,
I’m a Cameroonian and I’ll like to come to Ghana to collect my MVV sticker from the the Embassy of the Royal Kingdom of the Netherlands in Ghana (Accra). This trip will take a maximum of 5 days.
I’ll like to know if I’ll also need a visa for this short stay.
If yes, what’s the procedure in getting it on arrival at the airport in Accra
Sheilla Boateng
hey i will be travelling next week from the dutch, i couldnt get my visa Right on time- is there any hope to get a visa until next week. and also Is there an email address for the Comptroller-General of Ghana Immigration Service (GIS). how do i proceed to get an emergency online??
Robert chatman
Hello. Im a USA citizen. I’m coming to Ghana to visit for 5days for tourists and history. I found out my origin is Ghana Akan tribe. Can I get a visa upon arrival ? If so, what is thit cost ? And what all documents do I need upon arrival to obtain a Ghana visa ?
Joyce Esther
Hi, I am a French Citizen currently in Kenya. I am supposed to go to Accra for 4 days in 3 weeks. If I understand well I can not get a VISA from the Ghana High Commission here right?
Uko Solomon Inyang
I am Nigerian , how can i get working permit in Ghana. am residing in Australia temporary. let me know thanks
April Sales
Hi, I am Filipina/Philippines how to get employment visa to Ghana? How is the process and what are the complete requirements? How much we need to spend ?
luc catroux
Good morning, I need a visa for 6th of november, but I will live Spain on 4th of november and I do not have time to get my visa from Ghana embassy in Spain. It is a business visa. Can you tell me how to proceed? Thanks and best regards
Tamiela Patrikainen
Hello,
I am traveling to Ghana for business purposes in a very short notice of two days.
We are passport holders from the Netherlands and Finland.
Would it be possible for us to get a visa on arrival? And how?
Alabi Pius
Hi,
I will be visiting Ghana sometime in the middle of this month and would stay for some days (5-7 days).
How soon can I have visa on arrival processed?
Xu
Hello. Im chinese citizen and need to come Ghana for 10 days from Ivory Coast. So please. Let me know if i can get my visa at arrival
Thank you
Schultz
I am German and live currently in Iraq..Would it be possibel to obtain a Visa on Arrival through your agency?
Best wishes
Jule
Ashley baker
What are the requirements for my daughter who is 7 to get a VISA upon arrival
Shelby Eileen
Hello,
I’m a US citizen on a ten-month overlanding trip through Africa. I was unable to get my Ghana visa before departing from the US because my Nigerian visa took too long. Are you able to facilitate me getting permission for an emergency visa if I give you more information of where I will be staying and when? Thanks in advance for any help or advice that you can offer!
Attilio Rossi
I want a visa for Ghana for one month or better for one year, I have an Italian passport, I live in Taiwan. You already wrote to me that the visa costs 150$ and you will take 100$ for the service. I accept the conditions. What should I do now?
David Karon
Hello, my name is David Karon, Israeli citizen. I would like a visa when I arrive at the airport in Accra. This is not my first visit, and I would like to come back to your country.
Is this possible?
Sheila Gqoba
Hi
I am a South African lady, invited to a church at Ghana to Minister. I will be visiting the place for three weeks which im also tending or planning to also spend or celebrate my birthday there.
so what i know if its possible to apply a visa on arrival and how much will it cost
Thanks
Sheila
Julie Vanderblue
My daughter is an American citizen traveling to South Africa for 6 weeks and then heading to Ghana for 4 weeks with a tourist/volenteer group called . We did not know we needed a visa for such a short trip (thought it was only for over 90 days.). We need to get one before she leaves on the 19th or get it in South Africa or pick it up in Ghana upon arrival. Any thoughts?
Greta Ann Vanderblue
Hi. I am traveling to Ghana after a few weeks in South Africa. I just realized that I need a visa for Ghana. I don’t have time to get the visa before I leave for South Africa.
I am really hoping to get the visa when I arrive in Accra. It sounds like that is possible.
kayode omotosho
Do you mean 150 Ghanaian dollars?
kayode omotosho
I have people visiting Ghana from South Africa and Europe. Please I need visa on arrival for them.
Paola Ulloa
Hi, I’m from Mexico, I’ll be traveling for a week to Ghana for business matters. My country does not have a Ghanian Embassy. My employer and I do not rely on sending away my Passport to USA to obtain the Ghana Visa, so is there a way to get a visa on arrival?
Thank you
Paola U.
Jackson Kammayani
I am from Malawi and travelling to Ghana in April, how can I apply for a visa. I will be staying in Ghana for 3 days
Best regards,
Jack
Grace Osei
Sir can you help me get Croatie visa for me as there is no représentative on Ghana ?
Luisa
As a South African travelling overland, will I need a visa to enter Ghana?
Shaquail Silas
Hello, i am an American citizen who will departing from los angels California to Accra Ghana and will arrive in Ghana on the 24th of April. Is their any way i could obtain a tourist Visa upon arrival i will be staying for 7 days but i do not have time to obtain a visa here and their is no embassy in ny state of residence. Is their anyway you’d be able to let my airport and the immigration in Accra as well grant me permission to obtain a Visa upon arrival?
Carla Van Der Merwe
Good day. My partner is on his way to aghana and was wondering can he pay by mastercard for the 4 day visa? He is there for a business meeting
Colin Shaw
Hi. I have a colleague who is travelling to Ghana mid June but can not obtain a visa as there is no consulate in Jordan. Can you offer a service to obtain a visa on arrival and if so how much do you charge in addition to the visa cost?
Akua Asembri
I need a visa upon arrival in Accra this Sunday April 28th at 8am as I am coming in on an emergency visit. And will leave Tuseday evening. April 30th at 11am. Our embassy is closed. Is it still possible to get a visa upon arrival on such short notice.
Sanjay Desai
Hi
I am an US passport holder living in India and would like to come to Ghana on a long term visa and we are in process of registering an company in Ghana and soon going to start production in another couple of months. How can I obtain an long term visa to start the process and set up the unit. Please help.
Byrone Mayo
What’s the cost…I’m a US citizen, and I’m coming back to Ghana from Nigeria, and will be in Ghana for 12days …I’m staying with my friends there, but I don’t have another letter of invitation…can you all see my information from before also will be staying at the royal German guess house while visiting spintex…I’m arriving on the 9th of May
Hago Dafalla.
I have invitation to participate in the Education for Justice Expert Workshop on “Enhancing Capacity to Teach Cybercrime at Universities in Africa’’, Accra, Ghana, 19-20 June 2019 which will be held at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) in Accra, Ghana, on 19 and 20 June 2019. I need visa upon arrival in Accra Airport. please confirm.
Thanks
Hago Dafalla.
Bert Lundblad
hello for me i need a visa just for no longer than 2 weeks i ll be visiting friends as a Tourist so no hotel needed. but maybe u need an adress of the Place?. im from sweden and we ve no embassy here
TUMUSIFU MANEGABE JEANNIERE
Good Morning
I am Jeanniere Manegabe from the Democraic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa), I am invited for a conference in Ghana. I would like to have my visa on arrival because our embassy in DRC is far away from my city. I have to flight for 650USD if I want to reach the capital. Can you help me please?
Dionne LaTouche
Hi my name is Dionne I am travelling with my friend to Ghana we have our hotel and plane ticket booked . She is coming from Jamaica can she obtained her visa on arrival.
Catherine May
Hi I’m leaving May 31 to Ghana and will be overnighting my information tomorrow to Washington I’m really nervous that it won’t make it back in time. Can I skip that step and just apply for visa upon arrival?
Ana
Hello I have a business travel for Accra for 35 days and i am from Philippines, the Embassy granted me 30 day visa , but i need to be there 35 days
Q: What do i need to do if i want to have an additional 5 days in Accra?
Q; Is it possible to obtain that additional visa upon arrival ?
Q: What do i need to prepare from my end ?
Appreciate your response , thank you .
Ana
Sabi Ferdinand nji
Hello I’m sabi Ferdinand nji from Cameroon. I’m presently in the United Arab Emirates. I wish to apply for a short term Ghana visa for a duration of two weeks. I intended to apply for Holland visa because there is no Dutch embassy in Cameroon. So I’m intending to apply for Ghana visa in August. I wish to know the various requirements and fees.thanks
Kumar sundeep
Hi
Can l get emergency entry visa as an Indian visiting Ghana please
Jindo Morishita
Hi
l am a Japanese citizen and I am going to travel to Ghana on 4th July for the same purpose for about a month. However, i am currently in Tanzania for voluntary program (in possession on single-entry three-month voluntary visa), where there is no Ghanaian mission. I am planning on being in Ghana for a-month-volunteer-work in July (tentatively, arriving Thursday, July 4 and departing Friday, August 9) hosted by the local NGO. Are you able to assist with obtaining permission for me to receive a visa on arrival? If needed I can ask the host to write an invitation letter. Thanks and looking forward to hearing from you.
Best, Jindo.
Aku ASANTE
Hello can you please help me obtain a visa on arrival for my 4 year old who is a British citizen. I’m a Ghanaian citizen. We have to travel impromptu to Ghana on Sunday 23rd June and it’s too late to get a visa at present as the ghana high commission is so far from us. Please get in touch with me.
Justine Kruse
I am a US citizen stuck at the Lisbon, Portugal airport in need of a visa entry letter to Ghana. I was denied entry on the transfer plane to Accra because I do not have an entry letter.
I will be volunteering for 2 months with women in the Volta region and Showed my program letter and description of my volunteer work & host family but it was not sufficient.
Is there anyway you can issue an entry letter for my arrival today?
Sanu Sathyan
Hi, Can I get on arrival visa to Ghana. Iam from India. Pls advise. Thank you.
Kandi Raddatz
I am a US citizen flying into Accra for 7 days, can I get a visa upon arrival?
Williams EKONGOLO MOTIKI
Hello …i am Cameroonian and wish to visit Ghana .What are my suppose to do from here??
Jean
Hi,
I’m a Canadian resident looking to bus from Togo to Ivory Coast but i have to go through Ghana. Im already in Togo and want to travel
In a couple of days. What are my options?
Danielle
Hi, i ran out of time to get my Visa for Ghana. I am a UK citizen. I arrive in Ghana on the 23rd July. Am i able to get an Emergency Visa?
Vanessa
Hi , I am planning a short trip 3 days Friday-Monday in August. I am a British citizen would i be able to arrange a visa on arrival to Ghana. Or do i have to get the visa before travelling to Ghana. I look forward to hearing from you many thanks.
Vanessa
Hi , I am planning a short trip 3 days Friday-Monday in August. I am a British citizen would i be able to arrange a visa on arrival to Ghana. Or do i have to get the visa before travelling to Ghana. I look forward to hearing from you many thanks. many regards
Kwasi
Hi my nane is Kwasi,I’m a Ghanaian currently living in Spain and just acquired my nationality this year.Im planning to go to Ghana to stay with my family for a year,Can I take visa on arrival and do I still need someone to invite me?
Williams
I am a Cameroonian citizen who intense to visit Ghana …how do i get the application visa??
Christine Ablade
Greetings ;
Good morning/afternoon/Evening
My name is Christine….My Husband is Ghanaian and l am American(African American) how do I obtain an entry Visa to Ghana
Firmus Advisory
Our compliance team will revert soon. Thank you
B
Hello, I am From DRCongo and I want to know if our Citizen can have visa on arrival?
Thankx
Nathan
Hi, I’m from UK, currently in Bali, Indonesia and have been invited by some friends to come to Ghana in 9 days time. Is it possible to get Visa on Arrival?
Victor
Hi, I am an Indian citizen. Studying in USA. I want to go to Ghana on 25th to do internship for 3 months. I need multiple entry visa. I have invite letter and ID from Ghana. And I have travel tickets. How long will it take to get the visa. Now I have come to India for summer holidays.
Regards
Victor
Justin
Hi, I found out about a trip to Ghana in 5 days and do not have a visa. I am in from America and wondering if I would be able to complete and application online and get a onsite visa in time for when I arrive.
Thank you,
Justin
Sindi
Hi. I am a South African citizen married to a Nigerian and residing in Nigeria, on a permanent residence. We would like to visit Ghana Accra for the weekend ( 24-25 August 2019) Could you help us facilitate visa for me?
Gsarge
We are from Barbados and Jamaica. Can we purchase the visa on arrival?
We will be in Ghana for 7 days. Not having a visa upon arrival will this interrupt the 7 intended days?
Solange Galabe
Hi I am a Cameroonian. How can I get visa on arrival if I had to enter Ghana through Togo that is by land.
Ann Dormans
Is it possible to get a visa upon arrival in ghana? I am belgian
DAWOD HOMED
hi
Am Dawod Homed, Sudanese Nationality, currently am based in turkey, next month i will be flying to Nigeria, once am done with my work in nigeria, i would like to go to Ghana through Road, can i get visa on arrival in the border, and how do i go with it, could you please advice me on how to gothrough the Process
Bernard Biney
Hi there, am living in Germany- Rheinbach to be precise. I was once a Ghanaian but am now a German citizen . My brother just passed away recently and I want to come to Accra for the burial. Am suppose to travel on the 11th of this month and will be there till 19th of September. Can I get a visa on arrival for the period am in Ghana ? Cos where I leave is way far from the embassy .
Regards ,
Bernard.
Shaima
Hi I am a British Citizen but currently working in the middle east. I have plans to visit Ghana in January for tourism purposes. Unfortunately I wont be going back to the UK till next year May so I wont be able to apply for visa from there. I work in the middle east so I travel alot hence why I wont be able to send off my passport in case of any emergency travel. Will I be able to apply for the emergency Visa.
Ermanno
Hello! I’m holding italian passport and presently I am in Togo. I intend to return to Italy on a flight departing from Accra. I would reach the Airport travelling overland from Kpalimé in Togo directly to Accra airport, so I am going to stay in Ghana for a few hours only.
I guess I need a transit visa.
Is it possible to get it at the border?
How much does it cost and how long will it last for?
Ayman
Iam egyption doctor and i have to clear my exam in ghana …can i get the visa when I arrive
Traveller
Hi, I am a German national, residing in Italy at the moment. Can I obtain a visa-on-arrival in Ghana, when arriving at the airport?
Thanks!
Lindy
Good day, I’m a Mozambican citizen and passport holder. I’m planning a touristic trip to Ghana at the end of the year ( 10 days). There is no embassy or consulate in Mozambique but I’m told the Ghanaian embassy in Zimbabwe processes Visa for Mozambicans. I however do not feel comfortable sending my passport over to another country where I will not be present. Is it possible for me to obtain a visa on arrival and what documents do I need. Thanks
Baba Razak
I’m Baba Razak and i have a very close penpal in United State trying to visit Ghana.. But unfortunately doesn’t have a visa. His flight is departing 5pm today, can he get an emergency visa or Visa on Arrival ? He can’t loose his flight to Ghana and hotel reservation as well. That is huge amount of money he will loose on both flight and Hotel.
Can anything be done for him to obtain visa on arrival?
Shevon
Hello, what are Suriname citizens are to do in obtaining a visa. Is visa on arrival their only option?
Jon
I am a British born Ghanian, Living in Dubai & my uncle has fallen ill and i am trying to get to his side in Ghana.
I cannot provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from an employer to the Ghana consulate here in Dubai as per the UAE to Ghana visa stipulations in the UAE.
I cannot provide the NOC as I have left the employer due to wanting to make this trip, not knowing I would need an NOC from them. Without this NOC i can not obtain the Ghana VISA in the UAE, however i have already purchased the flight tickets and do not have the luxury of to fly to the UK and apply for a visa from there.
Can i be helped?
Alexia
Hi I am a Cameroonian citizen living in the UK wishing to go to Ghana for 6 days at Christmas. It says I am entitled to a visa on arrival but I am confused as to how to go on about it and how long it takes; as well as where the Ghana immigration services are.
Sidney dominic
I am an america ..pls i need visa on arrival to ghana pls…thks
Valeria Turkson
Hi I need to get visa on arrival for 3 people on the holidays will it be possible to obtain the visa despite the holidays?
Kafui Awoonor
Hi there, I’m Ghanaian with a Dutch passport.
How can I get a visa upon arrival?
Firmus Advisory
Hi Kafui, we can process a visa on arrival for you get that in 3 days. Kindly send an email to [email protected] withyour passport bio-data, hotel booking and flight ticket to start with.
Rodney Jones
Hello I am an American citizen with a passport trying to visit Ghana. I see on the visa application that it is asking if I have an airline ticket. I work for a major airline therefore I will be flying standby and don’t actually have a “ticket”. Will that be a problem? If not, how do I move forward?
Also, I have been hearing conflicting information on whether I can get a visa at the airport in Ghana or whether I must have one upon arrival. If I can obtain a visa at the airport that would work much better for me because I don’t think I have time to get that process done before my vacation. Can you help clarify this? Thank you very much
Rodney Jerome Jones
Hello I am an American citizen with a passport trying to visit Ghana. I see on the visa application that it is asking if I have an airline ticket. I work for a major airline therefore I will be flying standby and don’t actually have a “ticket”. Will that be a problem? If not, how do I move forward?
Also, I have been hearing conflicting information on whether I can get a visa at the airport in Ghana or whether I must have one upon arrival. If I can obtain a visa at the airport that would work much better for me because I don’t think I have time to get that process done before my vacation. Can you help clarify this? Thank you very much
Rodney Jerome Jones
Oops… sorry about that
Beatrice Gamba
Hi, i’m a Italian citizien. I’ll be in Ghana for volunteering from 29 th december to 20 th January. Can I obtain a visa on arrival? My embassy is closed for christmas holiday until 8th january
Thanks and hope to hearing you soon
Beatrice
Patrick
PATRICK
I am a citizen of Switzerland and i have to travel to Ghana to visit family on emergency. i don`t have visa because of the christmas holidays. can i come to Ghana to obtain visa on arrival?
Please help me.
Patrick
Firmus Advisory
Hi Patrick, thanks for reaching out to us. Unfortunately, you have to make the visa arrangements before you get to Ghana. We’re glad to say that we can assist you with that.
Wuyattah
I am a Liberian with an expired ECOWAS passport. I can’t renew in Liberia in time for my travel to Ghana. Is there any other way I can gain entry to Ghana? Is a laisser-passé something I can obtain. I will be visiting Ghana for tourism purposes for 6 days.
Freddy van der Schouw
Dear Sir or Madam, I am retired but would like to live in Ghana. I am Dutch but live in Brazil. The problem is that I cannot get in touch with the Embassy of Ghana in Brasilia. I have sent several e-mails but never received a reply. You have the correct e-mail address for me. I have now applied for a visa from you. Can you inform me about the cost of the visa and how I can pay it in Brazil, or can this also be done in the Netherlands. I received a protocol number when I filled in the form. I was in Ghana on January 1 but did not get a visa at Accra airport. The emigration service did not believe that I had come to get to know my girlfriend personally. I was told that I had to pay $ 150 the next day. I said that’s good and no problem. But the next day I was told that I didn’t get a visa at all, but the country was deported. I also wasn’t told what the reason was. Another lady told my girlfriend that if I wanted to pay she could arrange for a visa. Before I left I had been well informed about obtaining a visa upon arrival. If I want to live there permanently, I need a residence permit. I was told that all that could be arranged there as well. My girlfriend had also informed everything at the emigration service. There was no problem if I came, unfortunately everything went wrong. I had received an invitation letter from her, but that too was set aside. They just didn’t believe us. I would like to hear from you what I can do now to return to Ghana, but now without problems. Thank you in advance for your effort, I stay with kind regards,
Firmus Advisory
Hello Freddy, thanks for getting in touch with us. Kindly send an email to [email protected] ( passport bio-data) with your details and we will be glad to assist you get a visa on arrival to Ghana.
Pascal
Dear Visa Team
we are two passengers, 1 french and 1 swiss arrival in Ghana next week. We have the information we can get a Visa on arrival at the airport, for 2 weeks, is it true?
Please confirm if possible to receive such visa on arrival.Thank you for your help and regards
Firmus Advisory
Dear Pascal, thanks for reaching out to us. Yes, you can get a visa on arrival to Ghana but you need to process it first before departure. We can help you with that. If you would like us to assist you, please get in touch here or send an email to [email protected].
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Nicole Loewen
Hi! I am a Canadian citizen but am currently living in the states with a work permit. Do I get a Visa from the Ghana Embassy in The States or from Canada? I have tried and tried to get ahold of both embassies but have been unsuccessful. What is your advice to obtain a Visa to enter Ghana?
Firmus Advisory
Hi Nicole, thanks for reaching out to us. We are sorry you haven’t been able to get in touch with the embassy yet but that’s why we are here. We can assist you get a visa to Ghana in the shortest possible time. Please kindly contact one of our staff at [email protected]. He will assist you.
Cheers!
Michael Pearson
Hi, I am a UK citizen . I would like to know if I an get a same day visa by going to your High Comission in London or when I land in Accra at the airport.?
Michael Pearson
Hi, I am a UK citizen . I would like to know if I an get a same day visa by going to your High Comission in London or when I land in Accra at the airport.?
Thank you
M Pearson
Firmus Advisory
Hi Michael, you can get a visa on arrival in 48hrs. We can assist you with that. May I ask you to kindly contact one of our staff [email protected]. She will assist you immediately. Cheers!
Firmus Advisory
Dear Michael,
We’re glad to let you know we can assist you get a visa on arrival. However, we can only do this if you are able to provide us with some details early enough. My colleague ([email protected]) will assist you further.
Cheers!
ken
Hi I am a US citizen traveling to Ghana on this coming Monday and I just learned I need a visa to travel from us to Ghana. Can I get a visa when arrive? Please email me info [email protected]
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Allan GALE
Hello, a friend and I, we have Australian passport and Burkina Faso passports. Thinking of going to Ghana, in early July for 3 or 4 weeks for a holiday. We will get a bus from Burkina into Ghana. Do you think the borders will be open by then? Do we both need visas? Thanks
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Robin Bolton
Hello my Name is Robin Bolton and I am an American Citizen. My husband, son, business partner and I are traveling to Ghana. I am coming to Ghana to purchase land, start a business and employ my Ghanaian brothers and sisters. I have not booked my reservations yet, but my plans is to stay at the Logess Estates Guesthouse. Also I have not booked my flight because I want to make sure that I can get a Visa before investing in a flight for my family and partner. My partner is from Lahore Pakistan. Please tell me if he will be able to get a Visa also? He will be living at the Logess Estates Guesthouse also. Our trip will be November 1st -January 1st. Please let me know if we will be able to get Visas upon arrival or receive before arrival. We have our passports. My business partner and I have strong passports.
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Thank you for your query, kindly use the live chat on our website a compliance rep will attend to you. Thank you
karan joshi
Very interesting post on the visa. Awesome and step by step explanation. I really appreciate the way you have written and explained. Good work..!!!
MD
I’m working in Ghana. Pakistani National.
My family went to Pakistan but now their residence permit has expired.
I’m sending them paper visa to enter in Ghana and than here their residence permit will be renewed.
I want to ask that I have to buy return ticket or I can send them one way ticket to come back?
Firmus Advisory
Thank you for your query, kindly use the live chat on our website a compliance rep will attend to you. Thank you
Rajesh Barua
Hello,
I am a seaman I need to join a ship from Ghana…So I need any visa or on arrival visa is enough for me. Waiting for your reply
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Wami Mimi
Hello gd evening am a cameroon and I have booked a flight to Ghana for the 27th of September.
Please I wish to find out if there is any other requirement I need apart from payment of the covid test which cost $150
And the visa fee which cost $150
And also the covid test upon arrival from my country not less than 72 hours
Is there any other thing I need to do ?
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Gessica Kabeya
Hi, I am transiting through Ghana to go back to the UK but need to self transfer and therefore need a visa. I will be in Ivory Coast while needing this visa. What do I need to do please? I will only be in Ivory Coast 10 days. Thank you
Firmus Advisory
We are able to help. Kindly drop your email here and one of our complaince officers will revert.