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The land of Ghana, West Africa is a place of wonders, mystery and rich cultural heritage. Yet, many travellers to this day are aloof to the marvels and the mesmerising landscapes that Ghana has to offer. The country’s rich cultural heritage talks about the stories of their ancestors, to this day through its music and culture. Visit Ghana for a completely different adventure of soaking in the wonderful and rich cultural beauty of Africa. Explore the tales of its beautiful landscapes while you learn all about Ghana visas and the various processes to travel to the country.
Ghana Visas: Why You Need One And How?
Why Visit Ghana?
1. The Country Thrives On Peace
Ghana is one of the few African countries with a long and stable democratic history and a healthy economy. The country is known for the lowest crime rates in the African continent and close to 0 insurgencies. The country’s people are hospitable which reflects in the way they say “Akwaaba” (Welcome in Ghana), with a big smile on their faces. They are proud to welcome travellers to their country or any establishment one wishes to enter when in Ghana.
2. Great Food
Ghana is often the topic of discussion whenever one would discuss ‘the best food destinations in Africa’. The food in Ghana is a blend of staples like maize, yam, plantain, cassava, beans and rice. But, it’s the blend of different spices that are used by the Ghanaians that stirs up the flavours into perfect harmony. The best way to experience the best Ghanaian food is to ditch the fancy restaurants and stick to the street food.
One of the most popular delicacies most prominent across Ghana streets would be, ‘Chichinga’. The dish is skewers of meat or sausage marinated in a peanut-spice rub or ground spices, which is the true essence of Ghanaian cuisine.
3. A Tropical Heaven
It is home to some of the most astonishing National Parks on the African continent. National Parks like Mole, Kakum and Bia National Park is home to some of the most exotic birds and wildlife found in Africa. Ghana has tapped into its rich and natural wealth by announcing more than 5% of its land under official protection. And promoting community-based ecotourism initiatives to help preserve nature while boosting their economy.
4. White Beaches and Water Sports
Ghana is blessed with a 500 km coastline to the west, which is home to some of the best beaches in the country. Yet, the majority of the coastline does not boast world-class infrastructure. There are many private beaches here with eco-lodges that are waiting to be explored. Many of these coastline gems offer water sports like yachting, sport fishing, water skiing, and surfing.
5. Stunning Tourist Attractions
Ghana is home to some of the most renowned tourist attractions in West Africa. Towards the north travellers may find Sudanese styled mosques made of clay, lined with timber struts that have been whitewashed. Other popular Ghana sites include Cape Coast Castle, Kumasi Fort, Elmina castle, and many more.
Ghana Visas Types
The country of Ghana has a list of countries, whose passport holders can enter the country without a visa for 90 days. These countries are:
- Barbados (60 days)
- Benin
- Burkina Faso
- Cape Verde
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Eswatini
- The Gambia
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Jamaica (60 days)
- Kenya
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Mali
- Mauritius (60 days)
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Rwanda
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- Sudan
- Tanzania
- Togo
- Trinidad and Tobago (60 days)
- Uganda
- Zimbabwe (60 days)
Visa On Arrival
The only countries that are allowed to have visas on arrival are only the African nations that are not there in the above-mentioned list. The price for the visa on arrival for Ghana is about $ 150 with a validity of 30 days.
E-Visa
The government of Ghana was to launch an online e-visa platform way back in 2019 for hassle-free access to Ghana Visa. But due to various unforeseen reasons and later on, with the 2020 – 2021 pandemic the portal never saw the light of the day. Yet, according to an online visa website, the portal may finally see the light of the day in the latter half of 2021. Alternately, you could get information for a Ghana visa from the Ghanaian embassy in the city of Dubai at the below-mentioned address and email:
Ghanaian Consulate in Dubai
- Address
Villa 11, 36 Street, Jaffilliya Dubai United Arab Emirates - E-mail
ghanacondubai16du@yahoo.com
Ghana Visa Requirements
There are some basic criteria that you should be aware of before applying for Ghana visas. The online portal for Ghana visas may not have opened yet, but will soon be made available by the Ghanaian government. So, once that happens kindly keep in mind the following criteria for applying for Ghana e-visa.
- The passport holder should be from the list of e-visa eligible countries.
- The passport must be valid for six months from the date of departure.
- The payment for the Ghana visas fee can only be made via a valid credit or debit card.
- A current email address will be required, where a copy of the visa could be mailed.
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