Visa Instruction Sheet  
GHANA

TOURIST

1 Valid/signed passport (valid for 6 months beyond stay with at least one blank visa page).
2
Four visa application forms per applicant properly completed and signed. Signature must be original on each application. 
Attention applicants within New York jurisdiction: Visa application must be completed on-line.  Please visit http://www.ghanaconsulatenewyork.org/pages/visaForm.html to complete your application.  Once completed, please print and mail application along with all supporting visa documents to Travisa. Improperly completed forms may delay the processing of your visa.
3 Four passport photographs.
4 Proof of departure--computer generated flight itinerary from the travel agent.
5 Complete the Global Reservation Form. This is Travisa's Service order form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents.
    Fees - Consular Fee and
Travisa Fees
Regular Processing $50.00
Rush Processing: $99.00
Emergency Processing: $122.00
 
    Visa validity - Single entry visas are valid for 3 months from the date of issue. Multiple entry visas are valid from 6 months to 5 years depending on the purpose of the trip and consul's decision.
    Visa Processing Time- Visas are usually processed in 5 working days. 24 hours processing is available for an additional fee.
Please Note: The Ghanaian consulate is only open Monday through Thursday. Service fee for regular processing is $50.00. Rush service fee of $99.00 will be assessed for any attempts to process the visa in less than regular processing time.
    How to read a Ghanaian visa.

BUSINESS

1 Valid/signed passport (valid for 6 months beyond stay with at least one blank visa page).
2
Four visa application forms per applicant properly completed and signed. Signature must be original on each application. 
Attention applicants within New York jurisdiction: Visa application must be completed on-line.  Please visit http://www.ghanaconsulatenewyork.org/pages/visaForm.htmlto complete your application.  Once completed, please print and mail application along with all supporting visa documents to Travisa. Improperly completed forms may delay the processing of your visa.
3 Four passport photographs.
4 Business cover letter.
5 Complete the Global Reservation Form. This is Travisa's Service order form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents.
    Fees - Consular Fee and
Travisa Fees
Regular Processing $50.00
Rush Processing: $99.00
Emergency Processing: $122.00
 
    Visa validity - Single entry visas are valid for 3 months from the date of issue. Multiple entry visas are valid from 6 months to 5 years depending on the purpose of the trip and consul's decision.
    Visa Processing Time- Visas are usually processed in 5 working days. 24 hours processing is available for an additional fee.
Please Note: The Ghanaian consulate is only open Monday through Thursday. Service fee for regular processing is $50.00. Rush service fee of $99.00 will be assessed for any attempts to process the visa in less than regular processing time.
    How to read a Ghanaian visa.

STUDENT

1 Valid/signed passport (valid for 6 months beyond stay with at least one blank visa page).
2
Four visa application forms per applicant properly completed and signed. Signature must be original on each application. 
Attention applicants within New York jurisdiction: Visa application must be completed on-line.  Please visit http://www.ghanaconsulatenewyork.org/pages/visaForm.htmlto complete your application.  Once completed, please print and mail application along with all supporting visa documents to Travisa. Improperly completed forms may delay the processing of your visa.
3 Four passport photographs.
4 Letter of acceptance from Educational Institution in Ghana.
5 Complete the Global Reservation Form. This is Travisa's Service order form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents.
    Fees - Consular Fee and
Travisa Fees
Regular Processing $80.00
Rush Processing: $160.00
 
    Visa validity - Single entry visas are valid for 3 months from the date of issue. Multiple entry visas are valid from 6 months to 5 years depending on the purpose of the trip and consul's decision.
    Visa Processing Time- Visas are usually processed in 5 working days. 24 hours processing is available for an additional fee.
Please Note: The Ghanaian consulate is only open Monday through Thursday. Service fee for regular processing is $50.00. Rush service fee of $99.00 will be assessed for any attempts to process the visa in less than regular processing time.
    How to read a Ghanaian visa.

DIPLOMATIC

1 Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, and with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s).
2
Four visa application forms per applicant properly completed and signed. Signature must be original on each application.  Improperly completed forms may delay the processing of your visa.
3 Four recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs, in color, front view and with a plain/light background.
4 Official Letter of Support from the US Department of State.
5 Complete the Global Reservation Form. This is Travisa's Service order form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents.
    Fees - Consular Fee and
Travisa Fees
Regular Processing $50.00
Rush Processing: $99.00
Emergency Processing: $122.00
 
    Visa Validity is based on the decision of the Consulate.
  How to read a Ghanaian visa.

Please Print this page and proceed to the next page to fill out our online instruction form. Print the completed form and return it with all of the above requirements to TRAVISA:

Washington DC

 

1731 21st. St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
Tel (202) 463-6166
Tel (800) 222-2589
Fax (202) 293-1112

New York

 

290 5th Avenue, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Tel (212) 613-2223
Fax (212) 613-2287

1 Follow this link to our Secure Global Reservation Form.
2 Complete all the fields with the needed information.
3 Review the screen for accuracy.
4 Print the completed form by clicking on the print button from your web browser.
5 Review the printed copy to ensure the correct information.
6 Return it with all of the above requirements to TRAVISA.