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Visa Information for Ghana

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NameName: The Republic of Ghana

LocationLocation: West African Coast (Gold Coast)

TimeTime: IST (-) 5 1/2 hrs

CapitalCapital: Accra

LanguageLanguage: Asante 14.8%, Ewe 12.7%, Fante 9.9%, Boron (Brong) 4.6%, Dagomba 4.3%, Dangme 4.3%, Dagarte (Dagaba) 3.7%, Akyem 3.4%, Ga 3.4%, Akuapem 2.9%, other (includes English (official)) 36.1%

AreaArea: 238,537 sq kms

PopulationPopulation: 25,199,609 (July 2013 EST.)

National DayNational Day: 06th March (Independence Day)

CurrencyCurrency: Ghanaian Cedis (GHC) 1 = INR 29.34

ClimateClimate: Enjoy a tropical, hot and humid climate in the north and in the forest land of Ashanti and southwest plains. The land enjoys two rainy seasons in Ghana – one from month of March to July and another from month of September to October.

HolidaysHolidays-Year 2018: YEAR 2014: 1st January: New Year’s Day, 6th March: Independence Day, 18th April: Good Friday, 21st April: Easter Monday, 1st May: Labor Day, 25th May: Africa Day, 1st July: Republic Day, 28th July: Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan), 4th October: Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice), 5th December: National Farmers' Day, 25th December: Christmas Day.

Airline NameAirline Name: Ghana Airways (GH)

International AirportsInternational Airports: Kotoka (Accra) (ACC)

Find each detail of visa rules and visa information including business visa and tourist visa, check-out the below written content.

Tourist Visa

The Applicant should have a passport with validity of minimum 6 months from the date of application of the visa.
4 appropriately filled & signed visa forms by the applicant along with providing his/her mobile number on the visa forms.
4 recently clicked passport-size photographs
Confirm onward/ return flight ticket
Onward visa and proof of funds
A letter of invitation from a family in Ghana with their contact details along with an attachment of ID card of the concerned person
Two references with their names and addresses in Ghana as support documents.
Hotel details and contact details of the concerned person to be called for a reference
Cover letter from the Applicant stating the reason to visit
Mandatory Yellow Fever vaccination certificate
Visa is issued is valid for 90 days for 30 days of maximum stay
Its processing time can take 1 week
Visa fees should be paid as Bank Draft in the favor of "Ghana High Commission, New Delhi" payable in New Delhi.
Category Amount In Rs. Other Amounts
Single Entry Rs. 2208 N/A
Multiple Entry Rs. 4416 N/A

Business Visa

The Applicant should have a passport with validity of minimum 6 months from the date of application of the visa.
4 appropriately filled & signed visa forms by the applicant along with providing his/her mobile number on the visa forms.
4 recently clicked passport-size photographs
Confirm onward/ return flight ticket
Onward visa and proof of funds
A cover letter or introduction letter from the employer of the Applicant explaining the nature of business
A letter of invitation from concerned associate or entity in Ghana with contact details & ID card of the signatory mentioned on invitation letter
Two references with their names and addresses in Ghana as support documents
Hotel details and contact details of the concerned person to be called for a reference
An undertaking by the host ensuring that the Applicant completely fulfills the Immigration Laws of Ghana
A cover letter or an introduction letter from the employer of person inviting the Applicant
If Applicant is invited by a non-Ghanaian, copy of the relevant pages of his passport displaying official emigrant status/ residence permit
Essential Yellow Fever vaccination certificate
Visa is issued is valid for 90 days for 30 days of maximum stay
Its processing time can take 1 week
Visa fees should be paid as Bank Draft in the favor of "Ghana High Commission, New Delhi" payable in New Delhi.
Category Amount In Rs. Other Amounts
Single Entry Rs. 2208 N/A
Multiple Entry Rs. 4416 N/A

Transit Visa

The Applicant should have a passport with validity of minimum 6 months from the date of application of the visa.
4 appropriately filled & signed visa forms by the applicant along with providing his/her mobile number on the visa forms.
4 recently clicked passport-size photographs
Confirm onward/ return flight ticket
Onward visa and proof of funds
A cover letter or introduction letter from the employer of the Applicant explaining the nature of business
Two references with their names and addresses in Ghana as support documents
Hotel details and contact details of the concerned person to be called for a reference
An undertaking by the host ensuring that the Applicant completely fulfills the Immigration Laws of Ghana
Mandatory Yellow Fever vaccination certificate
Visa is issued is valid for 90 days for 24 hrs of stay
Its processing time can take 1 week
Visa fees should be paid as Bank Draft in the favor of "Ghana High Commission, New Delhi" payable in New Delhi.
Category Amount In Rs. Other Amounts
Single Transit Rs. 1104 N/A
Multiple Transit Rs. 2208 N/A

Seamen Visa

The Applicant should have a passport with validity of minimum 6 months from the date of application of the visa.
4 appropriately filled & signed visa forms by the applicant along with providing his/her mobile number on the visa forms.
4 recently clicked passport-size photographs
Confirm onward/ return flight ticket
Onward visa and proof of funds
A cover letter or introduction letter from the employer of the Applicant explaining the nature of business
Two references with their names and addresses in Ghana as support documents
Hotel details and contact details of the concerned person to be called for a reference
An undertaking by the host ensuring that the Applicant completely fulfills the Immigration Laws of Ghana
Mandatory Yellow Fever vaccination certificate
A letter of guarantee from the associated Shipping Company with the Seamen Book and passport
A fax message from the Shipping Company in Ghana to the Embassy explaining the details of the Seamen along with the desired date and port of joining the ship
Visa is issued is valid for 90 days for 30 days of stay
Its processing time can take 1 week
Visa fees should be paid as Bank Draft in the favor of "Ghana High Commission, New Delhi" payable in New Delhi.
Category Amount In Rs. Other Amounts
Single Transit Rs. 1104 N/A
Multiple Transit Rs. 2208 N/A

Service Visa

  • The Applicant must have an original passport with two photocopies

  • Two visa application forms appropriately signed and filled by the applicant

  • Two recently clicked 3X4 sizes photographs

  • Confirm onward/ return flight ticket with one photocopy

  • Bank Statement of last 6 months along with a copy of Income Tax Return

  • Onward country visa

  • Hotel reservation confirmation

  • Receipt of the payment for consideration visa issuance

  • Travel Insurance valid in Georgia

  • A cover letter by the Applicant stating your purpose to visit and a letter of invitation associate/ s in Georgia

  • Approval of Visa can take up to 20 working days

Visa fee should be paid in favor of the Embassy of Georgia, New Delhi, Consular Fee
Bank Details: Royal Bank of Scotland, Account No. 1679685.
Visa Fees Is Non-Refundable.
Category Amount In Rs. Other Amounts
Single entry Rs. 2858 US$ 50
Multiple entry Rs. 2858 US$ 50

Work Permit Visa

The Applicant should have a passport with validity of minimum 6 months from the date of application of the visa.
4 appropriately filled & signed visa forms by the applicant along with providing his/her mobile number on the visa forms.
4 recently clicked passport-size photographs
Confirm onward/ return flight ticket
Onward visa and proof of funds
A cover letter or introduction letter from the employer of the Applicant explaining the nature of business
A letter of invitation from concerned associate or entity in Ghana with contact details & ID card of the signatory mentioned on invitation letter
Two references with their names and addresses in Ghana as support documents
Hotel details and contact details of the concerned person to be called for a reference
An undertaking by the host ensuring that the Applicant completely fulfills the Immigration Laws of Ghana
A copy of the appointment letter
Bio-data of the applicant
Copy of the signed Contract/ Agreement
Copy of a letter from Ghana Investment Promotion Centre approving Immigrant Quota and a letter from Ghana Immigration Service, sanctioning visa to the Applicant
Essential Yellow Fever vaccination certificate
Visa is issued is valid for 90 days for 30 days of maximum stay
Multiple entry Visa is usually issued to the Applicants in a joint venture with a Ghanaian Company
Its processing time can take 1 week
Visa fees should be paid as Bank Draft in the favor of "Ghana High Commission, New Delhi" payable in New Delhi.
Category Amount In Rs. Other Amounts
Single Entry Rs. 2208 N/A
Multiple Entry Rs. 4416 N/A

Read on to this section to find-out about details of the nearest embassy of country or consulate of the country you want to visit.

New Delhi
Name: Ghana High Commission
Address: 50-N, Satya Marg, Chanakyapuri
City:Â New Delhi - 110 021
Country: India
Telephone: 011- 2419 3500 / 01 / 02
Fax: 011- 2419 3525
Timings: Monday to Friday
Office Timings: 0900 to 1600 hrs
Visa Timings: 0900 to 1100 hrs
Email: ghcindia@vsnl.net / contact@ghana-mission.co.in
Territory Jurisdiction: No Territory Jurisdiction. All Passports are processed in New Delhi only.
Collection Timings: 1600 to 1700 hrs
Mumbai
Name: Honorary Consulate of Ghana
Address: 6 A, Kapur Mahal, 2nd Floor, 65 Marine Drive
City: Mumbai-400 020
Country: India
Telephone: 022- 2281 9590
Fax: 022- 2281 0938
Timings: Monday to Friday
Office Timings: 1000 to 1500 hrs
Visa Timings: 1000 to 1200 hrs
Email:ghanamumbai@gmail.com
Collection Timings: 1000 to 1200 hrs
Kolkata
Name:Honorary Consulate of Ghana
Address: Jeevansatya" 4th Floor, DD-6, Sector-1, Salt Lake City
City: Kolkata- 700 064
Country: India
Telephone: 033- 4020 6450, 2358 9091, Cell: 98304 00404
Fax: 033- 4020 6430
Email: dpt@gptgroup.co.in
Territory Jurisdiction: No Territory Jurisdiction. All Passports are processed in New Delhi only.

In this section, you can download the visa forms for the destination country according to your requirement and purpose of the tour. However, one must note that submission / acceptation of forms will subject to the visa rules and regulations of the country.

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