GoGhana Visa Requirements

Visa Entry

Visa types: To enter Ghana, a valid passport and visa are required. Valid visas include work visas, residence visas, emergency entry visas (landing visas, which need to be applied for in advance with the Canadian Immigration Bureau), business visas, tourist visas, etc. The Ghanaian Embassy in China is processing visa applications normally. No visa is required for transit within 24 hours of leaving the airport.

Holders of valid Chinese diplomatic and official passports are eligible for visa free entry.

（1） Entry visa

Basic requirements: The passport must be valid for at least six months, and an online application form must be completed and signed. The signature on the visa form must match the signature on the passport. Applicants under the age of 18 must provide a letter of consent from their parents or guardians, a copy of their passport information page, and payment receipts.

Business visa: Copy of passport information page, itinerary, yellow fever vaccination certificate (small yellow book), letter of introduction from the applicant's domestic unit, invitation letter from Canadian company or institution, copy of valid ID of the inviter. If not from Ghana, copies of the applicant's passport and residence permit, hotel order, and letter from the applicant's contact person in Ghana are also required.

Tourist visa: itinerary, yellow fever vaccination certificate, invitation letter/hotel order, valid Ghanaian identity certificate of the host (preferably a valid passport or a Ghanaian card) or confirmed hotel order. If invited by a foreigner, the person's residence permit in Ghana is also required.

For other types of visa requirements, please refer to the website of the Embassy of Ghana in China.

visa type	Normal evidence collection (¥)	Accelerate evidence collection (¥)	Express evidence collection (¥)
Single time (3 months)	seven hundred and twenty	1，080	1，440
Multiple times (6 months)	1，080	1，440	1，800
Multiple times (1 year)	1，440	1，800	2，160

Customs epidemic prevention and control

（1） Customs regulations

Passengers over 18 years of age can bring 200 cigarettes (50 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco), 2000 ml of table wine, 1000 ml of spirits, 250 ml of eau de toilette and 60 ml of perfume duty-free on entry. Animals, weapons and ammunition, explosive materials, high-fat milk, and mercury are prohibited from entering the country. Carrying small items exceeding the self use quantity requires customs declaration and payment of taxes, otherwise it will be considered smuggling and severely punished. Carrying cash cannot exceed $10000 or its equivalent in other currencies. If it is less than $10000, it must be declared upon entry. Regardless of whether it is declared or not, any amount exceeding $10000 will be confiscated by customs. Please do not bring fresh fruits, loose food, plant seeds, etc.

（2） Epidemic prevention regulations

From May 20, 2023, Accra Kotoka International Airport will cancel all entry and exit restrictive measures for COVID-19 epidemic prevention, and passengers will not check the vaccination certificate of COVID-19 when entering the country.

Residency and Naturalization

Entering Ghana with short-term visas for tourism, business, etc., the general stay period is 30 days, with a maximum of 60 days. When entering the country, immigration officers will stamp the entry seal on the passport, and the duration of stay will be handwritten on the seal. Passengers are advised to pay attention to the duration of stay to avoid overdue situations. During their stay in Canada, visitors must engage in activities that are consistent with the type of visa, such as not being able to do business or work on a tourist visa. Visa, expired residence permit, abuse of visa, and other situations can result in fines, detention, and deportation in severe cases. The Immigration Law Enforcement Team of the Ministry of the Interior of Ghana will occasionally check the passports, visas, residence and other conditions of foreigners everywhere, keep calm and actively cooperate in case of any special situation, and can contact the embassy.

Applying for a work permit or residence permit in Canada requires the employing enterprise to obtain approval from the Immigration Quota Committee of the Canadian Ministry of the Interior and complete relevant procedures through the immigration bureau.

According to the Ghanaian Nationality Law, if a newborn is born on or after January 7, 1993, and one of the parents or grandparents had Ghanaian nationality before or at the time of their birth, they automatically acquire Ghanaian nationality and can apply for a Ghanaian passport.

Ghana's risk level is blue (low risk)

public security

Overall, Ghana has a stable political situation and good social security, but there are still unsafe factors in some areas where violent incidents such as theft and armed robbery occur from time to time. One should avoid walking alone at night and try to avoid places with sparse human populations. If the vehicle you are driving has a flat tire on the road, passengers should leave the scene as soon as possible and arrange for local people to handle it. There has been a case of armed robbery due to the long waiting time for a flat tire in the vehicle.

The Ghanaian government irregularly detains illegal gold miners. Immigration and other law enforcement departments regularly check the travel documents and visas of foreigners, and punish them accordingly according to the seriousness of the case. Chinese citizens should abide by local laws and regulations in their daily work and life, carry valid identification with them for future reference, and enhance their self-protection awareness. Chinese citizens coming to Ghana should pay attention to the official account of the Embassy in Ghana "Chinese Embassy in Ghana" and the WeChat official account "Ghana Chinese Information" and "Ghana Chinese Media" operated by local overseas Chinese to track the local social security situation and security situation.

natural disaster

Ghana has fewer natural disasters, but it is important to take preventive measures against floods and fires. Ghana experiences heavy rainfall during the rainy season, resulting in poor drainage capacity within the city. Therefore, low-lying areas and open-air drainage channels should be avoided, as occasional floods may occur in the downstream areas of the Volta River Valley during the rainy season. From the end of December to February of the following year, there are sandstorms and relatively dry weather, so it is important to pay attention to fire prevention.

Local diseases and food hygiene

Ghana is a region with a high incidence of tropical diseases, including malignant malaria, cholera, typhoid fever, meningitis, hepatitis A, and other illnesses. Once suffering from fever, diarrhea and other diseases, seek medical attention promptly in the local area, and do not blindly self treat, otherwise it may endanger life. Malaria is transmitted by mosquitoes, so attention should be paid to preventing mosquito bites and avoiding outdoor activities during sunrise and sunset as much as possible. Cholera, typhoid fever, meningitis, hepatitis A and other diseases are infectious diseases, mostly caused by food contamination and unclean environment. It is important to pay attention to dietary hygiene, avoid eating raw and cold dishes such as salads, and drink hot water or bottled mineral water as much as possible.

Urgent Help

Bandit police: 11219118555

Fire alarm: 112192

Emergency Center: 112193

Emergency assistance: 112

Traffic accident: 1120302-773906

Embassy Consular Protection Duty Hotline: (00233) 54-5596508

air traffic

There is KOTOKA International Airport in the capital city of Accra, Ghana, which has direct flights to Paris, London, Amsterdam, New York, Addis Ababa, Dubai, Johannesburg, Kinshasa, Cairo, Beirut, Nairobi, Lagos, etc. The main airlines include British Airways, Air France, KLM, Belgian Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, EgyptAir, Kenya Airways, South African Airways, etc.

From China to Ghana, you can transfer from the Netherlands, France, the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Egypt, Türkiye, the United Kingdom and other countries without direct flights.

World Air Africa (AWA) has multiple weekly flights to major cities such as Kumasi, Takoradi, and Tamale in Ghana, with a flight duration of approximately 40 minutes.

land transport

The road conditions in major cities such as Accra, Kumasi, and Takoradi are good, and the condition of intercity highways has improved in recent years. Most economically underdeveloped areas are dominated by dirt roads. Long distance buses are opened between major cities, but traffic accidents occur from time to time, so passengers should ride with caution. Car rental in the capital city of Accra is relatively convenient, with multiple car rental companies to choose from. The total length of railways in the country is 1300 kilometers, connecting Accra, Kumasi, and Takoradi, mainly used for the transportation of cocoa beans, timber, bauxite and other materials.

Ghanaian vehicles are left-hand drive and right-hand drive, and Chinese driver's licenses cannot be used locally. Translation documents and relevant certification procedures must be completed domestically, and the original domestic driver's license must be presented to the Ghana Traffic Authority (DVLA) to apply for a replacement of the Ghanaian driver's license.

water communication

Tema Port is the largest man-made seaport in Africa, while Takoradi Port is the second largest port in Canada. Both ports mainly focus on cargo transportation.

Urban transportation

The road conditions in the capital city of Accra are good, but the road signs and facilities are not sound. The main roads are congested, and there are often traffic jams during rush hours. Accra is connected to the important inland city of Kumasi, the port city of Tema, and Cape Coast by roads, but the road conditions are average and traffic accidents occur frequently. Taxis across the country generally do not have a meter, and the fare needs to be negotiated before boarding. In addition, there are Uber taxis available locally.

Commodity prices

Ghana's cocoa production ranks second in the world, gold has long been the top export commodity for foreign exchange earnings, and it is rich in mineral deposits such as diamonds and bauxite. Most of Ghana's goods and daily necessities rely on imports, which are relatively expensive and offer a limited range of choices and brands. During the dry season, there are fewer types of vegetables available. Due to the significant depreciation of Ghana's currency, prices are relatively high.

Currency exchange rate: Ghana's currency is cedi, The exchange rate is approximately 1 US dollar to 11.90 cedi.

When purchasing goods or making other consumption, value-added tax and other taxes must be paid. The main payment methods for shopping are cash and checks, and credit cards can be used in hotels and large shopping malls, but they are not yet popular. The banking and financial services are relatively complete, with major banks including Ghana Commercial Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, Standard Bank, Eco Bank, Zenith Bank, etc.

Insurance Medical

Ghana is located in West Africa and has a poor public health environment. There are many tropical diseases, including malaria, cholera, yellow fever, typhoid fever, tuberculosis, encephalitis, hepatitis, etc. Malaria and cholera are the most common, so it is recommended to bring your own medication before adding them. Pay attention to preventing mosquito bites and maintain food hygiene in daily life. The national medical level in Ghana is relatively low, with the capital city Accra having 4 national hospitals and each province and region having 1 large national hospital. Except for the capital and a few major cities, most hospitals have outdated equipment and a shortage of medical supplies. There are Chinese medical clinics in Accra and Tema. It is recommended to purchase personal accident and critical illness insurance in China before going abroad, and Ghana can also handle medical insurance.

Customs taboos

The official language of Ghana is English, and the local languages are Akon, Mole Dagobani, Ewe, and Ga Adangbe. There are four main tribes in Ghana: Aken, Mosi Dagomba, Ewe, and Ga Adangbe. Nearly 70% of Ghana's population believes in Christianity, while less than 20% of the population believes in Islam. Local people are more polite and often shake hands when meeting. No special etiquette or taboos. Some local residents have the habit of asking for small gifts or tips.

Important holiday: Independence Day on March 6th (March 6th, 1957, the "Gold Coast" gained independence and changed its name to Ghana).

July 1st is Republic Day (the establishment of the Republic of Ghana in 1960).

Communications Power

The Ghana country code is 00233, and the international long-distance call cost is about 0.2 cedi/minute. Chinese mobile phones can be used in Ghana; The Internet is mainly accessed through ADSL, and can also be accessed through special lines and satellite microwave. The 3G/4G network covers major cities. The main communication operators are MTN and VDF, with MTN having a higher market share.

The standard voltage in Ghana is 220 volts, and the power interface is in the imperial system.

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