Gather, complete, and submit the requirements below.
Tourist Visa Requirements
- Original, signed U. S. Passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond stay in Ghana, with adequate unused visa pages to allow for entry and exit stamps upon arrival and departure from Ghana. Note* Amendment pages in the back of your passport are NOT to be used for entry and exit stamps or visa issuance.
- Visa Application Form. Please download, print, complete and sign the Visa application.
- 2 Recent Passport-type photograph (2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background.
- Proof of Accommodation. A copy of hotel reservations or other lodgings for the duration of the trip. The applicant’s name must be on the reservation.
- Proof of Financial Means. Financial means to be indicated during trip.
- Yellow Fever Vaccination. Copy of International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever.
- Proof of Status. Copy of Green Card (both sides) or other proof of legal status in the US (such as copy of I-20, US Visa, H1B approval notice, etc.
- Itinerary. Copy of round trip tickets or confirmed itinerary.
Business Visa Requirements
- Original, signed U. S. Passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond stay in Ghana, with adequate unused visa pages to allow for entry and exit stamps upon arrival and departure from Ghana. Note* Amendment pages in the back of your passport are NOT to be used for entry and exit stamps or visa issuance.
- Visa Application Form. Please download, print, complete and sign the Visa application.
- 2 Recent Passport-type photograph (2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background.
- Business Letter. A business letter from the sending company in the US. The letter should be printed on the company letterhead stationery, addressed to “The Consulate of Ghana, Visa Section”, and signed by a senior manager, Vice-President or above. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
- Briefly introduce the applicant and specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant.
- State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Ghana.
- Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. a one year multiple entry business visa).
- Guarantee of sufficient funds for travel.
- Sample Company Letter of Guarantee
- Business Invitation. A business invitation letter from the sponsoring company in Ghana. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to “Consulate General of Ghana, Visa Section”, and signed by a senior manager, Vice-President or above. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
- Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
- State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Ghana.
- Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. a single entry business visa).
- Host ID. Copy of the host’s ID(preferably passport bio-data page)
- Proof of Accommodation. A copy of hotel reservations or other lodgings for the duration of the trip. The applicant’s name must be on the reservation.
- Proof of Financial Means. Financial means to be indicated during trip.
- Yellow Fever Vaccination. Copy of International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever.
- Itinerary. Copy of round trip tickets or confirmed itinerary.
Official Visa Requirements
- Original, signed U. S. Passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond stay in Ghana, with adequate unused visa pages to allow for entry and exit stamps upon arrival and departure from Ghana. Note* Amendment pages in the back of your passport are NOT to be used for entry and exit stamps or visa issuance.
- Visa Application Form. Please download, print, complete and sign the Visa application.
- 2 Recent Passport-type photograph (2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background.
- Proof of Accommodation. A copy of hotel reservations or other lodgings for the duration of the trip. The applicant’s name must be on the reservation.
- Proof of Financial Means. Financial means to be indicated during trip.
- State Department Letter. A letter from the Department of State addressed to the Embassy of Ghana, Washington DC, explaining the nature and dates of travel. The letter also should indicate the name and passport number of the applicant.
- Itinerary. Copy of round trip tickets or confirmed itinerary.
Instructions
Please send the passport(s) and all completed documents to the address below:
Atlas Visa Services, Inc.
1751 Clarendon Blvd
Arlington, VA 22209
Service Fees
| Fee Type | Duration | Processing Time | Consular Fee | Service Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist & Business - Single Entry | 90 days | 15 business days | $72 | $125 | $197 |
| Tourist & Business - RUSH Single Entry | 90 days | 7 business days | $112 | $175 | $287 |
| Tourist & Business - Multiple Entry | 90 days | 15 business days | $112 | $125 | $237 |
| Tourist & Business - RUSH Multiple Entry | 90 days | 7 business days | $267 | $175 | $442 |
Other Information
FedEx Options
- $45.50 Fed Ex Letter (Not Including AK +HI – USA ONLY)
- $85.00 Fed Ex Envelope (First Overnight – Overweight package)
- $57.50 Fed Ex (Saturday Delivery – USA ONLY)
