Passengers traveling to enjoy their vacation and all purpose of travel to Ghana should meet these updated travel requirements for Ghana.
Ghana, officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa. It spans the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, sharing borders with the Ivory Coast in the west, Burkina Faso in the north, and Togo in the east. With over 31 million people, Ghana is the second-most populous country in West Africa, after Nigeria. The capital and largest city is Accra; other major cities are Kumasi, Tamale, and Sekondi-Takoradi.
The country is blessed with lots of attractive sites ranging from beaches, forest vegetation for hikes and camping, historical monuments, heritage sites and rich dynamic culture from the various ethnic groups makes Ghana a great destination for tourism.
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What are the travel requirements for Ghana?
Tourists traveling to Ghana for the purpose are required to obtain a visa before permitted to enter. ECOWAS which comprises of countries in the West African Sub-region are exempted from obtaining a visa prior to entry.
Ghana COVID-19 Travel Advice
Passengers arriving to Ghana are now required obtain a negative PCR test result not more than 72hrs before departure, complete additional health declaration forms on arrival, and undergo a further COVID test on arrival:
The Health Declaration Form can be accessed online. Passengers are strongly encouraged to fill out this form as it helps in complying with social distancing and other Covid 19 protocols on arrival in Ghana.
On 21 April 2021, the Government of Ghana introduced the mandatory digitization of all COVID-19 tests for international air travel, with the implementation of the Trusted Travel scheme. Passengers travelling to Ghana MUST now comply with following:
· 1. Take a Polymerise Chain Reaction (PCR) COVID test with one of the listed providers within 72 hours of departure. Visit www.africacdc.org/trusted-travel for a certified list of providers. You should not use the NHS testing service to get a test to facilitate your travel to another country.
· 2. Create an account with the same email address and mobile telephone number you provided for your PCR test. If your provider is unable to upload your test certificate on your behalf, you should enter your TT or BIOMARS code from your PCR certificate or upload the certificate yourself.
· 3. Whilst the system outlined in paragraphs 1&2(above) remains new we also recommend traveling with hard copy proof of this negative Polymerise Chain Reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test result, to present on arrival and departure
Children under the age of 5 are exempt. For passengers who have transited through other countries before arriving in Ghana, the first country of departure will be the reference point.
The same arrangements apply to passengers departing from Ghana, and you may not be allowed to leave board flights without uploading a certified Polymerise Chain Reaction (PCR) COVID test. Visit here for a certified list of providers in Ghana.
Upon arrival in Ghana, passengers are also required to:
4. Complete an online health declaration form pre-departure (If not completed before departure). All passengers may also be asked to complete hard copy self-declaration forms on the flight, confirming they are fit to travel and providing details to facilitate contact tracing.
· 5. Wear a facemask throughout their flight and upon landing in Accra.
· 6. Undergo a temperature check on arrival.
· 7. On arrival all passengers will be subjected to a mandatory COVID-19 test at Kotoka International airport. The test is an antigen fluorescent immunoassay test, and it will be conducted before baggage is collected at a cost of USD$50 for Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) nationals, and USD$150 for non-ECOWAS nationals. ECOWAS nationals must be in possession of a valid passport of their country of citizenship. Payment should be made online prior to boarding at www.myfrontierhealthcare.com. Children under the age of five are exempt.
During busy periods where there may be several passengers disembarking at the same time the testing area may become busy. Test results are normally ready within one hour, depending how busy the airport is. The pre-departure area where test results are collected can also get busy. You can check your results online while you wait.
Quarantine Requirements
All arriving passengers should be prepared to comply with Ghana’s COVID-19 Health Protocols. This may, depending on the test result of individuals or others on the flight, involve time in quarantine or in a Government Health facility. Quarantine and / or medical costs can be expensive, so it is important that all passengers arrive with adequate access to financial resources.
Passengers arriving in Ghana are reminded that COVID-19 protocols at the airport may be subject to change as the new screening process evolves. See the guidance from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority or the Ghana Airports Company Limited.
Transit Through Ghana
Transit passengers, except where they will remain in the airport throughout or those who were diverted to Accra for an emergency, will also be subject to mandatory COVID-19 testing as outlined above.
Visa Application Requiremnts
- Passport
You must provide your actual signed passport, including one copy of the personal information page of your passport. Your passport must:
- Be valid for the next six months
- Have at least two consecutive blank visa pages
- Not be frayed, torn, separating, or altered in any other way
If your passport does not meet these requirements, please contact consular section of the Ghana embassy in your country for further details.
- Photographs
You must provide two color, passport-type photographs that meets the following criteria:
- Be taken within the last three months and printed on high-quality photo paper
- Be taken against an all white background
- Be two inches by two inches
- Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
- You may wear neither eyeglasses nor head wear except for religious purposes
- Your photos should not be affixed to your application and it may not display evidence of adhesive tape or staples
- Visa Application Form
The visa application form can be obtain from the Ghana embassy in the applicant’s home country.
- Proof of Travel Arrangements
You must provide proof of travel arrangements for the duration of your trip. Details of your intended arrangements must:
- Include a copy of an itinerary or e-ticket that displays your round trip travel and entry and exit dates for your destination
- Show the traveler’s full name (as printed in his or her passport)
- Hotel Confirmation
An official hotel confirmation letter is required. The letter must be on an official hotel letterhead which includes the full address of the hotel or host address and the duration of stay. The letter should be signed by a hotel staff member.
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Note: If staying with a friend or family (not at a hotel) your host must send an invitation letter addressed to the Consulate of Ghana in your home country. The letter must include the dates of your visit, your host’s full name, full address and phone number in Ghana. Your host must also provide copy of their local ID or passport.
- Children 18 and Under
The parents of a minor visa applicant must provide a written parental authorization along with copies of each parent’s passport information page and Residence Permit.
- Vaccination Certificate
You must provide a photocopy of your CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Card showing full vaccination status.
- Proof of Yellow Fever Vaccination
You must provide your original Yellow Fever vaccination certificate.
- Single Entry Visa Applicants
The Consulates of Ghana issue single entry visas that are valid for 90 days from the date of issuance. Travelers are advised to apply for a single entry visa no more than 30 days before the intended departure date. This will ensure that your visa will be valid for the longest duration possible.
- Student Applicants
Students applying for any visa must provide a copy of their student ID or hold an introductory letter from their institution.
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