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Facts about Ghana

Ghana, a nation on West Africa’s Gulf of Guinea, is known for its diverse wildlife, old forts and secluded beaches, such as  Busua. Coastal towns Elmina and Cape Coast contain posubans (native shrines), colonial buildings and castles-turned-museums that serve as testimonials to the slave trade. North of Cape Coast, vast Kakum National Park has a treetop-canopy walkway over the rainforest.

You will not be allowed entry into the country with more than $5000 or its equivalent in any currency. Tourists are advised to take extreme caution when swimming in coastal waters. The currents along the coast can become too strong to handle even for excellent swimmers.

Basic Travel Requirements for South Africans visiting Ghana

  • Four copies of visa application form which have been correctly filled and signed where necessary. The visa application form should be filled in capital letters.
  • South African passport with a validity of not less than 6 months. Applicants with carrying passports with less than 6 months validity will not be attended to.
  • Four copies of passport-sized photographs. These photographs should be identical and not more than 3 months old.
  • Confirmed return flight ticket.
  • Travel itinerary.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Proof that you have been vaccinated against yellow fever.
  • Proof of payment of visa application fees.

Types of Ghana Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist Visa 3 working days 90 days
Tourist Visa 3 working days 90 days
Business Visa 3 working days 90 days
Business Visa 3 working days 90 days
Transit Visa 3 working days 5 days
Transit Visa 3 working days 5 days
Visa 30 days

Places in Visas of Ghana Fees

Visa Type Sub Type Visa Fees
Tourist Visa Not available
Tourist Visa Not available
Business Visa Not available
Business Visa Not available
Transit Visa Not available
Transit Visa Not available
Visa Not available

FAQs about Places in Visas of Ghana

Is Ghana expensive to visit ?

Ghana is not completely inexpensive for visitors and tourists.

What is Ghana famous for ?

Aside from its Kente cloth, Ghana is famous for its gold, chocolates, diamonds, cuisine, etc.

Popular Ghanaian dishes ?

Fufu, Waakye, Kelewele, Kenkey, Palm-nut soup, are some of Ghana's most popular dishes.

Is Ghana safe for visitors ?

Ghana is a relatively safe and stable country with low crime rates, however, there are reports of occasional mugging, petty theft, etc and visitors are advised to take caution and not walk alone at night.

How long does it take to process Cameroon Visa? ?

It takes about 3 working days for your visa to be processed.

7 Visas of Ghana found

Tourist Visa from South Africa to Ghana
Tourist Visa from South Africa to Ghana

Tourist Visa from South Africa to Ghana

Visas of Ghana, Visa, Tourist visa

Pretoria

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This is the visa for those traveling to Ghana to enjoy the wonderful attractions in Ghana. If you intend to visit relatives or friends in the country, this is the visa type for you. If the applicant is under the age of 18, both parents must sign the visa application form. With this kind of visa, you are not permitted to take up paid employment in the country. You are not allowed to extend your stay past the 3 months validity. A letter of invitation from your host in Ghana is required. Your host’s passport copy and house address should be tendered. Applicants visiting the country for tourist purposes should present a proof of hotel accommodation. This visa has two sub-categories; the single-entry tourist visa and the multiple entry tourist visa.

Tourist Visa from South Africa to Ghana
Tourist Visa from South Africa to Ghana

Tourist Visa from South Africa to Ghana

Visas of Ghana, Visa, Tourist visa

Pretoria

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This is the visa for those traveling to Ghana to enjoy the wonderful attractions in Ghana. If you intend to visit relatives or friends in the country, this is the visa type for you. If the applicant is under the age of 18, both parents must sign the visa application form. With this kind of visa, you are not permitted to take up paid employment in the country. You are not allowed to extend your stay past the 3 months validity. A letter of invitation from your host in Ghana is required. Your host’s passport copy and house address should be tendered. Applicants visiting the country for tourist purposes should present a proof of hotel accommodation. This visa has two sub-categories; the single-entry tourist visa and the multiple entry tourist visa.

Business Visa from South Africa to Ghana
Business Visa from South Africa to Ghana

Business Visa from South Africa to Ghana

Visas of Ghana, Visa, Business visa

Pretoria

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The visa is for those who are in Ghana for business purposes. Applicants of this visa type aim to develop and maintain business relationship with companies in the country. If the applicant of this visa is a minor, a letter of consent from the applicant’s parent is needed. Before being issued this visa type, applicants should ensue they are free of yellow fever. A letter of invitation from the company you are in business with in Ghana. Letter from your current employer which should state the purpose and duration of visit. You should present particulars of business employment if you are self-employed. You cannot extend your stay past the validity of your visa. Holders of this visa are not allowed to work during their time in the country with this type of visa. The visa has two sub-categories; single-entry business visa and double-entry business visa.

Business Visa from South Africa to Ghana
Business Visa from South Africa to Ghana

Business Visa from South Africa to Ghana

Visas of Ghana, Visa, Business visa

Pretoria

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The visa is for those who are in Ghana for business purposes. Applicants of this visa type aim to develop and maintain business relationship with companies in the country. If the applicant of this visa is a minor, a letter of consent from the applicant’s parent is needed. Before being issued this visa type, applicants should ensue they are free of yellow fever. A letter of invitation from the company you are in business with in Ghana. Letter from your current employer which should state the purpose and duration of visit. You should present particulars of business employment if you are self-employed. You cannot extend your stay past the validity of your visa. Holders of this visa are not allowed to work during their time in the country with this type of visa. The visa has two sub-categories; single-entry business visa and double-entry business visa.

Transit Visa from South Africa to Ghana
Transit Visa from South Africa to Ghana

Transit Visa from South Africa to Ghana

Visas of Ghana, Visa, Transit visa

Pretoria

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This visa is for those who want to make a short stop in Ghana. Holders of this visa aim to board a connecting flight from Ghana to their destination country. The visa of the destination country is required. Minors are required to have a letter of consent from their parents. You should have received vaccination against yellow fever. You are not allowed to take a tour of the country with this visa type. Applicants of this visa are prohibited from taking up paid work. Transit visa has two sub-categories which are; Single-entry transit visa and Multiple-entry transit visa.

Transit Visa from South Africa to Ghana
Transit Visa from South Africa to Ghana

Transit Visa from South Africa to Ghana

Visas of Ghana, Visa, Transit visa

Pretoria

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This visa is for those who want to make a short stop in Ghana. Holders of this visa aim to board a connecting flight from Ghana to their destination country. The visa of the destination country is required. Minors are required to have a letter of consent from their parents. You should have received vaccination against yellow fever. You are not allowed to take a tour of the country with this visa type. Applicants of this visa are prohibited from taking up paid work. Transit visa has two sub-categories which are; Single-entry transit visa and Multiple-entry transit visa.

Visa from South Africa to Ghana
Visa from South Africa to Ghana

Visa from South Africa to Ghana

Visas of Ghana, Visa-Free, Visa

Pretoria

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South Africans passport holders looking to visit Ghana for up to 30 days can do so by applying for a visa on arrival. Intending visitors' passports should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the date of entry into Ghana. Visitors who would like to extend their stay would have to provide two passport photographs, a valid passport and a return ticket for the application process. The processing fee for an emergency entry visa is $150 and the transit visa is $20. Intending visitors can get to Accra, Ghana from any international airport in Johannesburg, Bloemfontein and Cape Town. South African Airways, Qatar Airways, Air Namibia, British Airways, are some of the carriers that fly from South Africa to Ghana. The estimated flight time from Johannesburg to Accra is 6 hours, 5 minutes, it is 9 hours, 30 minutes from Cape Town, and 9 hours, 5 minutes from Bloemfontein. The Ghanaian cedis is Ghana’s official currency and is easily obtainable with United States Dollar bills, Euros and UK Pounds at various exchange outlets. ATMs are available in many parts of Ghana, and credit/debit cards are accepted in many high-end hotels, boutiques and other business outlets. Ghana’s climate which is tropical varies depending on the side of the country; in the eastern coastal belt, the weather is warm and dry, hot and humid in the south-west, and constantly hot and dry in the north. The best time to visit Ghana is between November-March when there is less rainfall, and every part of the country is accessible. Ghana’s numerous natural and historical beauties put it out as a great place for tourists and visitors looking to experience the richness of nature and to discover new cultures. Ghana uses the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) which makes South Africa two hours ahead of it.  Power sockets and plugs used in Ghana are of type D and G. The standard supply voltage is 230 V, with a standard frequency of 50 Hz. Christianity, Islam and other traditional faiths make up Ghana’s diverse and vibrant religious landscape. Getting around in Ghana is possible with public buses, taxis, car rentals, motorcycles, etc. Ghana is home to an interesting, unique and fascinating culture and history. Visitors are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.