GHANA
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WALK-IN AND SHIPPING ADDRESS
4301 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 104 Arlington, Virginia 22203 Customer Service Mon- Fri 9:30 am - 5:00pm Sat 10:00 am-1:00 pm Office 703-524-1808 Toll Free 1-855-559-VISA(8472) |
TOURIST- US and Non-US Citizens
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1. Valid and Signed Passport Passport must have one blank visa page and be valid 6 months beyond stay.
- Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visas |
2. Photographs
Two recent passport type photos, in color, on photo paper, front view and with a white background - Size 2x2 
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3. Visa Application Form
Two(2) visa applications must be sent - Applications not completed properly may cause a delay in the issuance of the visa and will be rejected. -Please do not leave any field blank and answer each question in detail - If a field is not applicable- put N/A or None SECTION 3 AND SECTION 7 MUST BE FILLED OUT IN DETAIL. Download Application here:
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4. Travel Itinerary
Itinerary from your airline or travel agency indicating the following - Applicants Name - Dates of travel(to and from country) It is recommended that you do not purchase or confirm any tickets until the visa has been issued. |
5. Financial Requirement
Evidence of sufficient funds to support stay in destination; most recent bank statement | ||||||
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6. Yellow Fever Vaccination
Copy of International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever. |
7. Visa Work Order
The work order is our internal form that includes your basic info as well as your travel and shipping specifics Download Form here:
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8. Non-US Citizen
Please submit a clear copy of your green card or US Visa and copy of I-94 - B1/B2 US Tourist Visa is not a valid option - You may print the electronic version of your I-94 by following this link: https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/ |
9. Minors
Applications for persons under eighteen (18) years shall be submitted together with a photocopy of original Birth Certificate, with a letter of consent from the parent and a copy of the parent's photo ID. |
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NEXT STEPS........
1. Gather your passport, documents, and send them to us via UPS, DHL, or FEDEX. (We recommend a courier that allows you to track the package).
2. Once we receive your package, we will verify the documents and submit them to the appropriate Consulate. (Should we need any additional clarification or documents, you can be sure that we will contact you). | ||
FEES
Processing Time5 business days
10 business days 5 business days 10 business days Embassy is closed every Friday, do not count Friday as a processing day. |
Period of staySingle- 30 days
Single- 30 days Multiple- 30 days Multiple- 30 days |
Validityup to 3 months
up to 3 months up to 1-3 years up to 1-3 years |
SC Fee$150.00
$125.00 $150.00 $125.00 |
Embassy Fee$105.00
$55.00 $205.00 $105.00 |
BUSINESS- US and Non-US Citizens
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1. Valid and Signed Passport Passport must have one blank visa
page and be valid 6 months beyond stay. - Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visas |
2. Photographs
Two recent passport type photos, in color, on photo paper, front view and with a white background - Size 2x2
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3.Visa Application Form
Two(2) visa applications must be sent - Applications not completed properly may cause a delay in the issuance of the visa and will be rejected -Please do not leave any field blank and answer each question in detail - If a field is not applicable- put N/A or None SECTION 3 AND SECTION 7 MUST BE FILLED OUT IN DETAIL. Download Application here:
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4. Business Letter- US Entity
Letter from US Company or Organization- the signature must be original and the letter must be on company letterhead. - Nature of Business to be performed -Name and Address of your reference that will be visited -Dates of intended visit -Guarantee of return transportation and financial guarantee for the visit - Signed by an officer or manager(not to be signed by visa applicant) Download Sample:
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5. Invitation Letter
A letter of invitation from sponsor (either host company or individual) explaining the relationship to the applicant and the purpose of travel. The letter must indicate the length of stay, place of stay, and contact information. - Letter must be addressed to the Embassy of Ghana in Washington DC. ***Documents mentioning travel for USAID matters might require USAID letter.
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6. Travel Itinerary
Itinerary from your airline or travel agency indicating the following - Applicants Name - Dates of travel (to and from country) It is recommended that you do not purchase or confirm any tickets until the visa has been issued. |
7.Yellow Fever Vaccination
Copy of International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever. |
8.Visa Work Order
The work order is our internal form that includes your basic info as well as your travel and shipping specifications Download Form here:
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9.Non-US Citizen
Please submit a clear copy of your green card or US Visa and copy of I-94 - B1/B2 US Tourist Visa is not a valid option - You may print the electronic version of your I-94 by following this link: https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/ |
NEXT STEPS........
1. Gather your passport,
documents, and send them to us via UPS, DHL, or FEDEX. (We recommend a courier that allows you to track the package). 2. Once we receive your package, we will verify the documents and submit them to the appropriate Consulate. (Should we need any additional clarification or documents, you can be sure that we will contact you). | ||
FEES
Processing Time5 business days
10 business days 5 business days 10 business days Embassy is closed every Friday, do not count Friday as a processing day. |
Period of staySingle- 30 days
Single- 30 days Multiple- 30 days Multiple- 30 days |
Validityup to 3 months
up to 3 months up to 1-3 years up to 1-3 years |
SC Fee$150.00
$125.00 $150.00 $125.00 |
Embassy Fee$105.00
$55.00 $205.00 $105.00 |
OFFICIAL AND DIPLOMATIC
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1 Valid and Signed Official Passport Passport must have one blank visa page and be valid 6 months beyond stay.
- Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visas
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2. Photographs
Two recent passport type photos, in color, on photo paper, front view and with a white background - Size 2x2
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3. Visa Application Form
Two(2) visa applications must be sent - Applications not completed properly may cause a delay in the issuance of the visa -Please do not leave any field blank and answer each question in detail - If a field is not applicable- put N/A or None SECTION 3 AND SECTION 7 MUST BE FILLED OUT IN DETAIL. Download Application here:
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4. State Department - Cover Letter
Name, Title, Purpose( nature of visit and contact in country), and Dates of Travel
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5. Letter from sending department or Agency
Name, Title, Purpose( nature of visit and contact in country), and Dates of
Travel - Must be on Agency letterhead - Must be an original signature and signed by a Supervisor | ||||
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6. Invitation Letter
A letter of invitation from sponsor (either host company or individual) explaining the relationship to the applicant and the purpose of travel.(this can be scanned and sent to applicant) The letter must indicate the length of stay, place of stay, and contact information. - Letter must be addressed to the Embassy of Ghana |
7.Yellow Fever Vaccination
Copy of International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever. |
8. Travel Itinerary
Itinerary from your airline or travel agency indicating the following: - Applicants Name - Dates of travel (to and from country) |
9. Visa Work Order
The work order is our internal form that includes your basic info as well as your travel and shipping specifics Download Form here:
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NEXT STEPS..........
1. Gather your passport,
documents, and send them to us via UPS, DHL, or FEDEX. (We recommend a courier that allows you to track the package). 2. Once we receive your package, we will verify the documents and submit them to the appropriate Consulate. (Should we need any additional clarification or documents, you can be sure that we will contact you). | ||
FEES
Processing Time5 business days
Embassy is closed every Friday, do not count Friday as a processing day. |
Period of staySingle entry- 30 days/Consular Discretion
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ValidityConsular Discretion
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SC Fee$125.00
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Embassy FeeGratis- No fee
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- As a general rule, each Consulate has the right to request more documents or request an in-person interview. The validity of the visa is the sole discretion of the Consulate. Due to unexpected backlogs the Consulate may increase their processing time without notice. Certain nationalities or passport holders may result in additional processing time, this is determined by the Consulate. SC-Passport and Visa is not responsible for delays resulting in Consulate matters.