All persons entering Ghana must be in possession of a valid passport or Travel Documents establishing the identity of the holder. Travel Documents include Laisser-Passer and other travel documents issued by International Agencies recognized by the Government of Ghana.
These are:
ECOWAS
United Nations and its specialized agencies
The World Bank
African Development Bank, etc.
All volunteers/Interns to Ghana will be required to obtain a visa from their nearest Ghanaian Representation (Embassy, Consulate or High Commission).
All foreigners entering Ghana, require Entry Visas. The following categories are exempted from obtaining entry visas to Ghana Citizens of ECOWAS Countries
Nigeria
Benin
Mauritania
Niger
Gambia
Senegal
Guinea
Sierra Leone
Guinea Bissau
Togo
Cote D'ivoire
Burkina Faso
Liberia
Cape Verde
Mali
Nationals of Kenya, Malaysia and Singapore
Holders of German and Cuban Diplomatic/Service Passports
Persons in direct airside transit.
Entry Visas must be obtained prior to arrival in Ghana and may be obtained from a Ghana Embassy, High Commission or Consulate abroad.
Where Ghana has no Consular or Diplomatic representation, an application for Entry Visa may be made to the nearest Diplomatic Mission or Consulate authorized by the Government of Ghana to act on its behalf
Ghana Entry Visa may be issued on arrival if the Director of Immigration has prior notification from travelers or their sponsors.
Applications must be made to:
Director of Immigration
Ghana Immigration Service
Private Mail Bag
Ministries Post Office-Accra
Tel: +233-21-221667 / +233-21-225321 / +233-21-224445
Fax +233-21-226996
For more information visit the official website of Republic of Ghana click here
