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Ghana Visa Requirements to Enjoy Local Culture in Accra

Sunday, July 10th, 2011

Ecotourism may be the most common form of tourism is Ghana, but that doesn’t mean you should overlook the capital city, Accra. The city is busy, and like so many cities in the developing world, it will initially seem dirty to Western eyes. However, as Ghana resident Phil Paoletta wrote in this post for Matador Travel, you’re only cheating yourself if you go by your first impression:

“I’ve known some travelers to be put off by the haze of diesel fumes on Ring Road, or by the lack of sidewalks and the prevalence of open sewers. But don’t make your judgment in a day, or even a couple. Take your time, watch your step, and don’t be shy.”

Explore the city with an open mind, and you’ll find excellent food, music, shopping, and arts galore. Read the Matador post for some great recommendations.

Planning your Trip

American citizens need a visa to enter Ghana. Apply for your Ghana visa in advance, allowing enough time for it to arrive before your planned departure. You must include the following documents when you submit the application:

  • 4 copies of the Ghana visa application form. To avoid getting writer’s cramp, you can photocopy the application, BUT each form must have your original signature on it. Be sure to sign each copy individually.
  • A copy of your international yellow fever vaccine certificate. Keep the original-you will need to carry it with you to enter Ghana.
  • A copy of your round-trip plane tickets or your travel itinerary.
  • Your US passport, which must be valid for at least 6 more months and have a blank page in the back where the visa can be attached.

Single-Entry visas cost $50 and are valid for 3 months from the date they are issued, while multiple-entry visas cost $80.00. If you require expedited service, the Ghana Embassy charges an additional fee of $30.00.

Using RushMyTravelVisa greatly simplifies the process of getting a Ghana visa. We walk you step-by-step through the paperwork and expedite your visa with the Ghana embassy for the quickest processing available.

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Ghana Visa Requirements to Visit Mole National Park

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011

When most people think of visiting Africa, they think of going on a safari. The wildlife is definitely not the only reason to visit Ghana, but it’s not something you should miss while you’re there, either. After all, when are you going to get another chance to see elephants, hippos and baboons in person, outside of a zoo?

With 93 species of animals, the best place to see wildlife in Ghana is Mole National Park . You’ll be able to check out elephants, hippos, warthogs, water buffalo and more, all in their natural habitat. Some of the elephants will even play games with you. According to TouringGhana.com, Onipa Nua is a bit of a ham: a wild elephant who poses for photos with tourists. Meanwhile, Action, another elephant, likes to play practical jokes on human visitors: charging cars and acting upset just to see them jump!

To visit Mole National Park, you’ll need a passport and a visa. You must apply for your Ghana visa in advance, and allow enough time to receive it before you leave the country. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • 4 copies of the Ghana visa application form. To avoid getting writer’s cramp, you can photocopy the application, BUT each form must have your original signature on it. Be sure to sign each copy individually.
  • A copy of your international yellow fever vaccine certificate. Keep the original-you will need to carry it with you to enter Ghana.
  • A copy of your round-trip plane tickets or your travel itinerary.
  • Your US passport, which must be valid for at least 6 more months and have a blank page in the back where the visa can be attached.

Single-Entry visas cost $50 and are valid for 3 months from the date they are issued, while multiple-entry visas cost $80.00. If you require expedited service, the Ghana Embassy charges an additional fee of $30.00.

With RushMyTravelVisa, getting a Ghana visa is quick and easy. We’ll help you with the paperwork and expedite your visa with the Ghana embassy for the fastest possible processing.

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Ghana Visa Requirements to Surf and Swim in Akwidaa

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011

Located on Ghana’s scenic West Coast, the tiny fishing village of Akwidaa seems like an unlikely destination. However, this write-up on Matador Travel has me ready to fill out a Ghana visa application immediately.

Here’s how he describes the eco-lodge he stayed at and the surrounding area:

“For Peace Corps workers in West Africa, Green Turtle is Mecca. An untouched beach (one of the most swimmable in the region) lies between two fishing villages and backs up to a rainforest preserve. A ring of beach chalets surround a comfortable open-air bamboo pavilion, where an old fishing boat serves as the bar. The entire place has been built with locally sourced, sustainably harvested materials, solar panels provide electricity, and all of the toilets are composting.”

Plus, the best surfing spot in West Africa, Cape Three Points, is just a short walk away. Guided canoe trips are also available, and if you’re lucky enough to be there during turtle nesting season, you can watch female sea turtles come to shore to lay their eggs.

It’s sounds heavenly, honestly. Plus, the accommodations are reasonably priced and tourism is a boon to the local villagers.

To get there, you’ll need to apply for a Ghana visa ahead of time. The Ghana Embassy recommends submitting your application at least two weeks before you plan to leave, and preferably as early as a month in advance.

To get a tourist visa, first you’ll need 4 completed copies of the visa application form. You can photocopy the application, BUT each form must have your original signature on it. If you’d prefer not to get writer’s cramp from filling the same form out 4 different times, fill it out but don’t sign it, make 3 copies and then sign each one by hand. (more…)

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Ghana Business Visa Requirements

Friday, March 5th, 2010

Economically, Ghana is known primarily for cocoa and for the minerals that lie buried under its surface, including gold, diamonds, bauxite and manganese.  Oil was also discovered into 2007, to the tune of up to 3 billion barrels, and oil exploration is ongoing.

If you have a business trip to Ghana coming up, you will need a US passport, which must be valid for at least 6 months after you enter the country. You also need a Ghana business visa. Here’s what you need to get the business visa:

  • 4 completed copies of a Ghanaian visa application form. All forms must have your original (non-photocopied) signature on them.
  • 4 passport-sized photos of yourself
  • International Certificate of Vaccination for yellow fever
  • A business letter of responsibility from either your employer or the company in Ghana that is sponsoring you.

In the business letter of responsibility, the company must verify your employment and the position you hold in the organization. The letter must also state the nature of your business in Ghana and give the names of people and companies you will visit while in the country.

Finally, in the letter the company must promise to be financially responsible for you while you are in Ghana as well as to pay for your transportation home.  Yes, technically that probably means that you could go all Mick Jagger on a hotel room and leave your employer stuck with the bill, but resist the temptation if you still want to have a job when you return home.

RushMyTravelVisa can help you get your Ghana business visa quickly and easily. We help you with the paperwork and then submit it to the appropriate embassy or consulate for you, for the fastest possible processing.

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Ghana Embassy Visa Requirements for Tourists

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

If you are a US citizen and planning to visit Ghana, you need to apply for a travel visa from the Ghana Embassy.  Visa requirements vary depending on the purpose of your trip.  Here are the requirements for tourists:

  • The Ghana Embassy requires you to complete 4 copies of their visa application form. You can photocopy the application, BUT each form must have your original signature on it. So, if you don’t want to fill out the form 4 separate times, fill it out but don’t sign it, make copies and then sign each copy individually.
  • A copy of your international yellow fever vaccine certificate. Keep the original-you will need to carry it with you to enter Ghana.
  • A copy of your round-trip plane tickets or your travel itinerary.
  • Your US passport, which must be valid for at least 6 more months and have a blank page in the back where the visa can be attached.

Single-Entry visas cost $50 and are valid for 3 months from the date they are issued, while multiple-entry visas cost $80.00. If you require expedited service, the Ghana Embassy charges an additional fee of $30.00.

When trying to get visas from foreign embassies, it is always helpful to have someone on your side who is familiar with the process.  When you apply through RushMyTravelVisa.com, you’ll get personal attention and clear, easy-to-follow instructions every step of the way.

We’ll assist you with the paperwork, helping you avoid common mistakes that can hold up the application process, and then we’ll forward your application to the Ghana Embassy for the fastest possible processing.

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Getting a Ghanaian Visa For An Ecotourism Adventure

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

Ghana may not seem like an obvious vacation choice, but tourism in the country is gradually increasing thanks to the efforts of the government and local conservation groups.

According to the National Conservation Research Centre, tourism makes up 4.5% of Ghana’s Gross National Product. The government of Ghana wants to attract more tourists, enough to make tourism Ghana’s principal source of foreign exchange income.

Most tourists come to Ghana for the wildlife-Ghana has successfully created a variety of local ecotourism models to encourage both tourism and conservation. Eco-tourism works because it rewards local communities for conservation with a source of income.

In Ghana, prime ecotourism attractions include the Boabeng-Fierna monkey sanctuary, where black and white colobus monkeys and mona monkeys, considered sacred by local tribes, roam undisturbed. Another popular place is Kakum National Park and Assin Attadanso Resource Reserve, which is filled with wildlife including butterflies, parrots, elephants, primates and red riverhog.

If you decide to go on an ecotourism adventure in Ghana, you will need a Ghanaian tourist visa.  To get a visa for Ghana, here’s what you’ll need:

  • 4 completed copies of a visa application form. Each form must have your original signature on it, so if you decide to save time by photocopying the completed application, make sure you do so before you sign it. Then, sign each copy individually.
  • International yellow fever vaccine certificate (you don’t have to send the original, you can send a copy).
  • A copy of your round-trip plane tickets or your itinerary.

A private visa expediting company like RushMyTravelVisa.com can make getting a Ghanaian visa easier and faster. With RushMyTravelVisa.com, you’ll get personal attention from a trained visa specialist and help understanding and completing the paperwork.  Then, we’ll submit your visa to the appropriate consulate for you for the fastest possible processing.

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Types of Ghanaian Visas

Friday, September 18th, 2009

Traveling to Ghana is definitely an adventure that requires planning ahead. One important step in preparing for a trip to Ghana is obtaining the correct type of travel visa.

Fortunately, determining what type of Ghanaian visa to apply for is pretty simple. Ghana’s visa classification system is straightforward, especially compared to some other countries.  Unless you are traveling to Ghana on official government business, you’ll need one of the following types of visas:

A tourist visa if you are a tourist or visiting friends or family.

A business visa if you traveling on business.

A student visa if you are going to Ghana to study.

Ghanaian visas can also be either single-entry or multiple-entry. A single entry visa is valid for 3 months and only allows you to enter and leave Ghana once. A multiple entry visa allows you to enter and leave more than once, and is valid for an entire year. If you need a multiple entry visa, you should submit a brief letter with your application explaining why it is necessary.

Choosing the right type of visa may be easy enough, but applications and paperwork can be confusing and intimidating. If you need a visa for Ghana, a visa expediting company can help you cut through the red tape.

When you work with RushMyTravel visa, you get detailed instructions, a helpful checklist and personal service from a professional visa specialist. This makes applying for a visa much less stressful and time-consuming, plus it reduces the chance of making a mistake that could delay your application.

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