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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Applications need to be submitted at the Pretoria Embassy. Payments should be made either by postal order or Bank Garanteed Cheque payable to Ghana High Commission. Submission of Application may be made only during working hours. Monday -Thursday Submission – 09:00 – 12:00. Collection – 13:00 to 14:00. www.ghanahighcommission.co.za/consular/visa/onlinevisaapplicationterms.html

VISA INFORMATION

Basic Requirements

  • The application forms must be filled in capital letters as stipulated.
  • Passport must be valid for at least six (6) months. All passports with less than six (6) months validity shall not be entertained.
  • Non-South Africans should provide evidence of legal residence in South Africa.
  • Four (4) duly-completed application forms and four (4) identical recent passport-size photographs.
  • Passports must bear signature of bearer.
  • Letter of invitation from person or institution in Ghana. Passport copy of the host in Ghana if Ghanaian: passport copy and proof of residence in Ghana for non-Ghanaians. Letter from present employer or educational institution confirming status.
  • If self-employed, particulars of business employment. Applicants should take note of numbers 3 & 7 on the application forms . Number 3 A&B are South African addresses and telephone numbers while number 7 requires  company names, address, contact telephone numbers and names of the reference in Ghana.
  • Applicants must present return of onward ticket.
  • Valid yellow fever vaccination card.
  • All completed forms must be duly signed and dated. Signature on application form must tally with applicant’s signature in the passport.
  • Individual payments must be made for each application. Collective payments are not acceptable.
  • Passport copy of applicant

  • TBC

  • Business Applications,​ Letter from employer in SA confirming position held, monthly salary, date of leave and date of expected return.
  • If self employed particulars of employment/business​. Business Applications​, Letter of invitation from the person/company in Ghana, and there must be two references from the inviting company in Ghana – with their names, surnames, email address and contact details. Copy of person signing the invitation ID, Passport or Residence permit, Full name, address & telephone numbers of host in Ghana. ​If not on a Ghana passport copy of the Ghana visa

EXPRESS VISAS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED. VISAS THEREFORE, WILL BE GRANTED ONLY AFTER THREE WORKING DAYS (EXCLUDING THE DAY OF SUBMISSION). PLEASE NOTE THAT DELAYS OR REJECTION MAY OCCUR IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

Visa valid from date of entry

WEATHER

As a typical tropical country, West African countries have an average monthly temperature of between 21° C and 32 °C (70f – 90 F). At certain times of the year temperatures can be even higher.

The best time to travel is October – April

GENERAL INFORMATION

Country: Ghana
Capital City: Accra
International Airports: Kotoka International Airport
Area: 238,535 km²
Population: 26 million (2016 est)
Time Zone: Greenwich Meridian Time (GMT), UTC +0
Religion: 80% Christianity, 18% Muslim, 2% Traditional Religion
Language: English Official Language – Over 70 Different other languages
Currency: Ghanaian cedi
Exchange Rate: Due to currency fluctuations please consult with your bank
Credit Card Payment Availability: In Accra both MasterCard and Visa are accepted however you will find better facilities for Visa. Local currency is required in many places.
ATM Accessibility: There are many ATM’s in Accra especially at banks
Dialling Code: +233

TRAVEL TIPS

Electricity: 220 Volts
Water: It is advisable to drink only bottled or distilled water.
Business Hours: Mon – Fri – 08:00 – 17:00
Banking Hours: Mon – Fri – 08:30 – 16:00
Photography Restrictions: Allowed at tourist sites but prohibited at airport/military/police/security.
Tipping: 10% to 15%
Vaccination Requirements: Original + clear photocopy of Yellow Fever Immunization Card. Recommended Vaccinations: Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Tetanus, Meningitis, Malaria. Please consult your medical practitioner or travel clinic.
Dress Code Restrictions: Decent clothes are encouraged at public gatherings.
Peculiar Customs to Observe: Use of only right hand to shake, greet, receive etc.

FESTIVALS

  • Adaakoya Bolgatanga and Zuarungu – January /February
  • Ghana Paragliding Festival – Easter
  • Aboakyir festival -May
  • Panafest & Emancipation day – July/August
  • Agbamevoza – August
  • Ahwie Festival

The Bugum Chugu Fire Festival in Northern Ghana is one of the most important holidays among people of Dagbon, Gonja, Mamprusi and Nanumba. It is celebrated at the beginning of the Dagomba calendar “Bugum Goli” (month of fire). If you travel around Northern Ghana when the fire festival takes place, you should observe, or if you dare, join the crowd on the streets and experience how exciting this festival can be!

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“I never knew of a morning in Africa when I woke up and was not happy.”

– Ernest Hemingway