Visas

See below for the available visa options.  You will find detailed instructions and guidelines for your application submissions as well as links to required forms.

Download the visa application form HERE

Non-Rush Visas

NON-RUSH student visas require at least 10 business days (2 weeks) processing time.

Download the visa application form HERE

Requirements for a NON RUSH Student Visa

NOTE: There are several special requirements for visas that will be used by minors and children. Please take special care to make sure any visa applications for such minors and children are fully complemented with the required documentation.

  • Passport: Your passport must not expire for at least 6 months after your departure from Ghana and should have at least one blank visa page for processing
  • Timing: Do not send single entry visa requests too early, they are only good for 90 days from the date of travel.
  • NON-US Citizens: must provide a front and back copy of a US Green Card, I-94, or US visa
  • Letter of Invitation from the Inviting Educational Institution: A copy of the invitation letter, on the school letterhead, from the sponsoring entity in Ghana admitting the applicant into their program

 

What to send in for a NON RUSH Student Visa

  • Passport: Submit your valid, signed, passport
  • Application: One Completed Application Form - Available HERE
  • Photo: One passport photo (2"x2") - a recent, official, color passport picture, stapled to the upper right hand corner of the application. NO scans, selfies, or copies of pictures are acceptable and no glasses should be worn.
  • Documentation: If you are a Non-US Citizen please include the following documentation: NON-US Citizens: a front and back copy of a US Green Card, Form I-94, or US visa
  • Letter of Invitation from the Inviting Educational Institution: A copy of the invitation letter, on the school letterhead, from the sponsoring entity in Ghana admitting the applicant into their program
  • Payment: We accept Money Orders, Postal Orders, and Cashier's Checks - No cash, credits cards, or personal/company checks please
    Single Entry Visa: A single entry visa is valid for 3 months from the date of travel. 
    - $60 for visa: Money Order or Cashier’s Check made payable to the “Embassy of Ghana”
    Multiple Entry Visa: A multiple entry visa is valid for 3 months from the date of travel.
    - $100 for visa: Money Order or Cashier’s Check made payable to the “Embassy of Ghana”
  • Return Envelope: Enclose a Pre-Paid, Self-Addressed, Trackable Envelope - when issued, your visa and passport will be placed in the envelope you provided and mailed back to you. Make sure you write down the tracking numbers from BOTH envelopes.

Validity

  • Multiple entry visas are valid for 3 years unless the passport expires within the 3-year period.
  • Ghanaians, by birth, are entitled to a multiple entry visa that is valid for 5 years unless the passport expires within the 5-year period.
  • There is no requirement that you purchase your ticket before requesting a multiple entry visa.
  • All single-entry visas MUST be used within 90 days of date of issue
  • We recommend that if your stay in Ghana is longer than 2 Months (60 Days), you apply for a multiple entry visa.
  • All visas are invalidated when the passport expires

NON-RUSH business visas require at least 10 business days (2 weeks) processing time.

Download the visa application form HERE

Requirements for a NON-RUSH Business Visa

  • Passport: Your passport must not expire for at least 6 months after your departure from Ghana and should have at least one blank visa page for processing
  • Timing: Do not send single entry visa requests too early, they are only good for 90 days from the date of travel.
  • NON-US Citizens: must provide a front and back copy of a US Green Card, I-94, or US visa
  • Business Letter of Support: Required from the financially sponsoring company on the company letterhead.
  • Letter of Invitation from Inviting Organization: Required from sponsoring Ghanaian entity on its letterhead.

What to send in for a NON-RUSH Business Visa

  • Passport: Submit your valid, signed, passport
  • Application: One Completed Application Form - Available HERE
  • Photo: One passport photo (2"x2") - a recent, official, color passport picture, stapled to the upper right hand corner of the application. NO scans, selfies, or copies of pictures are acceptable and no glasses should be worn.
  • Documentation: If you are a Non-US Citizen please include the following documentation: A front and back copy of a US Green Card, Form I-94, or US visa
  • Business Letter of Support: Required from the financially sponsoring company on the company letterhead.
  • Letter of Invitation from Inviting Organization: Required from sponsoring Ghanaian entity on its letterhead.
  • Payment: We accept Money Orders, Postal Orders, and Cashier's Checks - No cash, credits cards, or personal/company checks please
    Single Entry Visa: A single entry visa is valid for 3 months from the date of travel.
    - $60 for visa: Money Order, Postal Order, or Cashier's Check made payable to the “Embassy of Ghana"
    Multiple Entry Visa: A multiple entry visa is valid for 3 years from the date of travel.
    - $100 for visa: Money Order, Postal Order, or Cashier's Check made payable to the “Embassy of Ghana"
  • Return Envelope: Enclose a Pre-Paid, Self-Addressed, Trackable Envelope - when issued, your visa and passport will be placed in the envelope you provided and mailed back to you. Make sure you write down the tracking numbers from BOTH envelopes.

Validity

  • Multiple entry visas are valid for 3 years unless the passport expires within the 3-year period.
  • Ghanaians, by birth, are entitled to a multiple entry visa that is valid for 5 years unless the passport expires within the 5-year period.
  • There is no requirement that you purchase your ticket before requesting a multiple entry visa.
  • All single-entry visas MUST be used within 90 days of date of issue
  • We recommend that if your stay in Ghana is longer than 2 Months (60 Days), you apply for a multiple entry visa.
  • All visas are invalidated when the passport expires

NON-RUSH tourist visas require at least 10 business days (2 weeks) processing time.

Download the visa application form HERE

Requirements for a NON-RUSH Tourist Visa

NOTE: There are several special-requirements for visas that will be used by minors and children. Please take special-care to make sure any visa applications for such minors and children are fully complemented with the required documentation.

  • Passport: Your passport must not expire for at least 6 months after your departure from Ghana and should have at least one blank visa page for processing
  • Ticket: Single entry Visa requests must have a copy of an airline ticket or eTicket submitted with the application
  • Timing: Do not send single entry visa requests too early, they are only good for 90 days from the date of travel.
  • NON-US Citizens: must provide a front and back copy of a US Green Card, I-94, or US visa
  • Minors/Children (Under age 18): Require a copy of their birth certificate, color copies of their parents'/guardians' ID, and letters from all parents/guardians giving their permission for the minor to travel to Ghana or completed parent/guardian authorization form Letter of Authorization Form Available HERE

What to send in for a NON-RUSH Tourist Visa

  • Passport: Submit your valid, signed, passport
  • Application: One Completed Application Form - Available HERE
  • Photo: One passport photo (2"x2") - a recent, official, color passport picture, stapled to the upper right hand corner of the application. NO scans, selfies, or copies of pictures are acceptable and no glasses should be worn.
  • Documentation: If you are a Non-US Citizen please include the following documentation:
    Non-US Citizens: A front and back copy of a US Green Card, Form I-94, or US visa
    Minors/Children (under age 18): A copy of their birth certificate, color copies of their parents'/guardians' ID's, and letters from all parents/guardians giving their permission for the minor to travel to Ghana or completed parent/guardian authorization form Letter of Authorization Form Available HERE
  • Payment: We accept Money Orders, Postal Orders, and Cashier's Checks - No cash, credits cards, or personal/company checks please
    Single Entry Visa: A single entry visa is valid for 3 months from the date of travel.
    - $60 for visa: Money Order or Cashier’s Check made payable to the “Embassy of Ghana”
    Multiple Entry Visa: A multiple entry visa is valid for 3 months from the date of travel.
    - $100 for visa: Money Order or Cashier’s Check made payable to the “Embassy of Ghana"
  • Return Envelope: Enclose a Pre-Paid, Self-Addressed, Trackable Envelope - when issued, your visa and passport will be placed in the envelope you provided and mailed back to you. Make sure you write down the tracking numbers from BOTH envelopes.

Validity

  • Multiple entry visas are valid for 3 years unless the passport expires within the 3-year period.
  • Ghanaians, by birth, are entitled to a multiple entry visa that is valid for 5 years unless the passport expires within the 5-year period.
  • There is no requirement that you purchase your ticket before requesting a multiple entry visa.
  • All single-entry visas MUST be used within 90 days of date of issue
  • We recommend that if your stay in Ghana is longer than 2 Months (60 Days), you apply for a multiple entry visa.
  • All visas are invalidated when the passport expires

NON-RUSH transit visas require at least 10 business days (2 weeks) processing time.

Download the visa application form HERE

Requirements for a NON-RUSH Tourist Visa

NOTE: There are several special-requirements for visas that will be used by minors and children. Please take special-care to make sure any visa applications for such minors and children are fully complemented with the required documentation.

  1. Passport: Your passport must not expire for at least 6 months after your departure from Ghana and should have at least one blank visa page for processing
  2. Ticket: Single entry Visa requests must have a copy of an airline ticket or eTicket submitted with the application
  3. Timing: Do not send single entry visa requests too early, they are only good for 90 days from the date of travel.
  4. NON-US Citizens: must provide a front and back copy of a US Green Card, I-94, or US visa
  5. Minors/Children (Under age 18): Require a copy of their birth certificate, color copies of their parents'/guardians' ID, and letters from all parents/guardians giving their permission for the minor to travel to Ghana or completed parent/guardian authorization form

What to send in for a NON-RUSH Tourist Visa

  1. Passport: Submit your valid, signed, passport
  2. Application: One Completed Application Form - Available HERE
  3. Photo: One passport photo (2"x2") - a recent, official, color passport picture, stapled to the upper right hand corner of the application
    • NO scans, selfies, or copies of pictures are acceptable and no glasses should be worn.
  4. Documentation: If you are a Non-US Citizen please include the following documentation:
    • Non-US Citizens: A front and back copy of a US Green Card, Form I-94, or US visa
    • Minors/Children (under age 18): A copy of their birth certificate, color copies of their parents'/guardians' ID's, and letters from all parents/guardians giving their permission for the minor to travel to Ghana or completed parent/guardian authorization form
    • Letter of Authorization Form Available HERE
  5. Ticket: Single Entry Visas MUST have a copy of an airline ticket or eTicket, Multiple Entry Visas do not.
    • Ticket must be purchased before a visa can be issued
  6. Payment: We accept Money Orders, Postal Orders, and Cashier's Checks - No cash, credits cards, or personal/company checks please
    • Single Entry Visa: A single entry visa is valid for 3 months from the date of travel.
      • $60 Money Order, Postal Order, or Cashier's Check made payable to the “Embassy of Ghana"
    • Multiple Entry Visa: A multiple entry visa is valid for 3 years from the date of the date of travel..
      • $100 Money Order, Postal Order, or Cashier's Check made payable to the “Embassy of Ghana"
  1. Return Envelope: Enclose a Pre-Paid, Self-Addressed, Trackable Envelope - when issued, your visa and passport will be placed in the envelope you provided and mailed back to you. Make sure you write down the tracking numbers from BOTH envelopes.

Validity

  • Multiple entry visas are valid for 3 years unless the passport expires within the 3-year period.
  • Ghanaians, by birth, are entitled to a multiple entry visa that is valid for 5 years unless the passport expires within the 5-year period.
  • There is no requirement that you purchase your ticket before requesting a multiple entry visa.
  • All single-entry visas MUST be used within 90 days of date of issue
  • We recommend that if your stay in Ghana is longer than 2 Months (60 Days), you apply for a multiple entry visa.
  • All visas are invalidated when the passport expires
Rush Visas

Download the visa application form HERE

Requirements for a RUSH Student Visa

NOTE: There are several special requirements for visas that will be used by minors and children. Please take special care to make sure any visa applications for such minors and children are fully complemented with the required documentation.

  • Passport: Your passport must not expire for at least 6 months after your departure from Ghana and should have at least one blank visa page for processing
  • Timing: Do not send single entry visa requests too early, they are only good for 90 days from the date of travel.
  • NON-US Citizens: must provide a front and back copy of a US Green Card, I-94, or US visa
  • Letter of Invitation from the Inviting Educational Institution: A copy of the invitation letter, on the school letterhead, from the sponsoring entity in Ghana admitting the applicant into their program

 

What to send in for a RUSH Student Visa

  • Passport: Submit your valid, signed, passport
  • Application: One Completed Application Form - Available HERE
  • Photo: One passport photo (2"x2") - a recent, official, color passport picture, stapled to the upper right hand corner of the application. NO scans, selfies, or copies of pictures are acceptable and no glasses should be worn.
  • Documentation: If you are a Non-US Citizen please include the following documentation: NON-US Citizens: a front and back copy of a US Green Card, Form I-94, or US visa
  • Letter of Invitation from the Inviting Educational Institution: A copy of the invitation letter, on the school letterhead, from the sponsoring entity in Ghana admitting the applicant into their program
  • Payment: We accept Money Orders, Postal Orders, and Cashier's Checks - No cash, credits cards, or personal/company checks please
    Single Entry Visa: A single entry visa is valid for 3 months from the date of travel. Rush requests received Monday through Thursday will be processed same day.
    - $100 for visa: Money Order, Postal Order, or Cashier's Check made payable to the “Embassy of Ghana"
    Multiple Entry Visa: A multiple entry visa is valid for 3 years from the date of travel. Rush requests received Monday through Thursday will be processed same day.
    - $200 for visa: Money Order, Postal Order, or Cashier's Check made payable to the “Embassy of Ghana"
  • Return Envelope: Enclose a Pre-Paid, Self-Addressed, Trackable Envelope - when issued, your visa and passport will be placed in the envelope you provided and mailed back to you. Make sure you write down the tracking numbers from BOTH envelopes.

Validity

  • Multiple entry visas are valid for 3 years unless the passport expires within the 3-year period.
  • Ghanaians, by birth, are entitled to a multiple entry visa that is valid for 5 years unless the passport expires within the 5-year period.
  • There is no requirement that you purchase your ticket before requesting a multiple entry visa.
  • All single-entry visas MUST be used within 90 days of date of issue
  • We recommend that if your stay in Ghana is longer than 2 Months (60 Days), you apply for a multiple entry visa.
  • All visas are invalidated when the passport expires

Download the Visa application form HERE

Requirements for a RUSH Business Visa

  • Passport: Your passport must not expire for at least 6 months after your departure from Ghana and should have at least one blank visa page for processing
  • Timing: Do not send single entry visa requests too early, they are only good for 90 days from the date of travel.
  • NON-US Citizens: must provide a front and back copy of a US Green Card, I-94, or US visa
  • Business Letter of Support: Required from the financially sponsoring company on the company letterhead.
  • Letter of Invitation from Inviting Organization: Required from sponsoring Ghanaian entity on its letterhead.

What to send in for a RUSH Business Visa

  • Passport: Submit your valid, signed, passport
  • Application: One Completed Application Form - Available HERE
  • Photo: One passport photo (2"x2") - a recent, official, color passport picture, stapled to the upper right hand corner of the application. NO scans, selfies, or copies of pictures are acceptable and no glasses should be worn.
  • Documentation: If you are a Non-US Citizen please include the following documentation: A front and back copy of a US Green Card, Form I-94, or US visa
  • Business Letter of Support: Required from the financially sponsoring company on the company letterhead.
  • Letter of Invitation from Inviting Organization: Required from sponsoring Ghanaian entity on its letterhead.
  • Payment: We accept Money Orders, Postal Orders, and Cashier's Checks - No cash, credits cards, or personal/company checks please
    Single Entry Visa: A single entry visa is valid for 3 months from the date of travel. Rush requests received Monday through Thursday will be processed same day.
    - $100 for visa: Money Order, Postal Order, or Cashier's Check made payable to the “Embassy of Ghana"
    Multiple Entry Visa: A multiple entry visa is valid for 3 years from the date of travel. Rush requests received Monday through Thursday will be processed same day.
    - $200 for visa: Money Order, Postal Order, or Cashier's Check made payable to the “Embassy of Ghana"
  • Return Envelope: Enclose a Pre-Paid, Self-Addressed, Trackable Envelope - when issued, your visa and passport will be placed in the envelope you provided and mailed back to you. Make sure you write down the tracking numbers from BOTH envelopes.

Validity:

  • Multiple entry visas are valid for 3 years unless the passport expires within the 3 year period.
  • Ghanaians, by birth, are entitled to a multiple entry visa that is valid for 5 years unless the passport expires within the 5 year period.
  • There is no requirement that you purchase your ticket before requesting a multiple entry visa.
  • All single entry visas MUST be used within 90 days of date of issue
  • We recommend that if your stay in Ghana is longer than 2 Months (60 Days), you apply for a multiple entry visa.
  • All visas are invalidated when the passport expires

Download the visa application form HERE

Requirements for a RUSH Tourist Visa

NOTE: There are several special-requirements for visas that will be used by minors and children. Please take special-care to make sure any visa applications for such minors and children are fully complemented with the required documentation.

  • Passport: Your passport must not expire for at least 6 months after your departure from Ghana and should have at least one blank visa page for processing
  • Timing: Do not send single entry visa requests too early, they are only good for 90 days from the date of travel.
  • NON-US Citizens: must provide a front and back copy of a US Green Card, I-94, or US visa
  • Minors/Children (Under age 18): Require a copy of their birth certificate, color copies of their parents'/guardians' ID, and letters from all parents/guardians giving their permission for the minor to travel to Ghana or completed parent/guardian authorization form Letter of Authorization Form Available HERE

What to send in for a RUSH Tourist Visa

  • Passport: Submit your valid, signed, passport
  • Application: One Completed Application Form - Available HERE
  • Photo: One passport photo (2"x2") - a recent, official, color passport picture, stapled to the upper right hand corner of the applicatio. NO scans, selfies, or copies of pictures are acceptable and no glasses should be worn.
  • Documentation: If you are a Non-US Citizen please include the following documentation:
  • Non-US Citizens: A front and back copy of a US Green Card, Form I-94, or US visa
  • Minors/Children (under age 18): A copy of their birth certificate, color copies of their parents'/guardians' ID's, and letters from all parents/guardians giving their permission for the minor to travel to Ghana or completed parent/guardian authorization form Letter of Authorization Form Available HERE
  • Payment: We accept Money Orders, Postal Orders, and Cashier's Checks - No cash, credits cards, or personal/company checks please
    Single Entry Visa: A single entry visa is valid for 3 months from the date of travel. Rush requests received Monday through Thursday will be processed same day.
    - $100 for visa: Money Order, Postal Order, or Cashier's Check made payable to the “Embassy of Ghana"
    Multiple Entry Visa: A multiple entry visa is valid for 3 years from the date of travel. Rush requests received Monday through Thursday will be processed same day.
    - $200 for visa: Money Order, Postal Order, or Cashier's Check made payable to the “Embassy of Ghana"
  • Return Envelope: Enclose a Pre-Paid, Self-Addressed, Trackable Envelope - when issued, your visa and passport will be placed in the envelope you provided and mailed back to you. Make sure you write down the tracking numbers from BOTH envelopes.

Validity

  • Multiple entry visas are valid for 3 years unless the passport expires within the 3-year period.
  • Ghanaians, by birth, are entitled to a multiple entry visa that is valid for 5 years unless the passport expires within the 5-year period.
  • There is no requirement that you purchase your ticket before requesting a multiple entry visa.
  • All single-entry visas MUST be used within 90 days of date of issue
  • We recommend that if your stay in Ghana is longer than 2 Months (60 Days), you apply for a multiple entry visa.
  • All visas are invalidated when the passport expires.

Download the visa application form HERE

Requirements for a RUSH Tourist Visa

NOTE: There are several special-requirements for visas that will be used by minors and children. Please take special-care to make sure any visa applications for such minors and children are fully complemented with the required documentation.

  1. Passport: Your passport must not expire for at least 6 months after your departure from Ghana and should have at least one blank visa page for processing
  2. Ticket: Single entry Visa requests must have a copy of an airline ticket or eTicket submitted with the application
  3. Timing: Do not send single entry visa requests too early, they are only good for 90 days from the date of travel
  4. NON-US Citizens: must provide a front and back copy of a US Green Card, I-94, or US visa
  5. Minors/Children (Under age 18): Require a copy of their birth certificate, color copies of their parents'/guardians' ID, and letters from all parents/guardians giving their permission for the minor to travel to Ghana or completed parent/guardian authorization form

What to send in for a RUSH Tourist Visa

  1. Passport: Submit your valid, signed, passport
  2. Application: One Completed Application Form - Available HERE
  3. Photo: One passport photo (2"x2") - a recent, official, color passport picture, stapled to the upper right hand corner of the application
    • NO scans, selfies, or copies of pictures are acceptable and no glasses should be worn.
  4. Documentation: If you are a Non-US Citizen please include the following documentation:
    • Non-US Citizens: A front and back copy of a US Green Card, Form I-94, or US visa
    • Minors/Children (under age 18): A copy of their birth certificate, color copies of their parents'/guardians' ID's, and letters from all parents/guardians giving their permission for the minor to travel to Ghana or completed parent/guardian authorization form
    • Letter of Authorization Form Available HERE
  5. Ticket: Single Entry Visas MUST have a copy of an airline ticket or eTicket, Multiple Entry Visas do not.
    • Ticket must be purchased before a visa can be issued
  6. Payment: We accept Money Orders, Postal Orders, and Cashier's Checks - No cash, credits cards, or personal/company checks please
    • Single Entry Visa: A single entry visa is valid for 3 months from the date of travel. Rush requests received Monday through Thursday will be processed same day.
      • $100 Money Order, Postal Order, or Cashier's Check made payable to the “Embassy of Ghana"
    • Multiple Entry Visa: A multiple entry visa is valid for 3 years from the date of travel. Rush requests received Monday through Thursday will be processed same day.
      • $200 Money Order, Postal Order, or Cashier's Check made payable to the “Embassy of Ghana"
  1. Return Envelope: Enclose a Pre-Paid, Self-Addressed, Trackable Envelope - when issued, your visa and passport will be placed in the envelope you provided and mailed back to you. Make sure you write down the tracking numbers from BOTH envelopes.

Validity

  • Multiple entry visas are valid for 3 years unless the passport expires within the 3-year period.
  • Ghanaians, by birth, are entitled to a multiple entry visa that is valid for 5 years unless the passport expires within the 5-year period.
  • There is no requirement that you purchase your ticket before requesting a multiple entry visa.
  • All single-entry visas MUST be used within 90 days of date of issue
  • We recommend that if your stay in Ghana is longer than 2 Months (60 Days), you apply for a multiple entry visa.
  • All visas are invalidated when the passport expires

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