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Travel Info Has anyone travel to ghana west africa any information will help? Travel Tips Hi, I live in Ghana currently, and have lived here now for almost 3-1/2 years with my husband and children. Why don't you take a look at a travel website, like tripadvisor and read the forums. It will give you a better idea of what to expect when you arrive. Barb Source(s): http://www.tripadvisor.com/showforum-g29... Other Travel Tips No, not yet. You should check the State Department and CDC travel advisories before your trip: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw... http://www.cdc.gov/travel/ You also need to get a VISA from Ghana Embassy in DC: http://www.ghana-embassy.org/ Guidelines on Application for Visa 1. Types of Visas issued by the Embassy are: A - Diplomatic B - Official C - Business D - Tourist E - Student F - Other 2. An applicant shall complete a visa application form in quadruplicate (4 copies) and attach four (4) passport size photographs which were taken not more than three (3) months from the date of submitting the application. 3. An applicant should possess a return air ticket, which should be submitted upon request, especially in the case of an application for tourist visa. 4. An application for an official, business and student visa shall be submitted together with a letter of invitation from the principals in Ghana and or in U.S.A. 5. An application for a visa shall take not less than a day and not more than three (3) business days to process. 6. In the case of journalist and or film crew who are covering an event or shooting a film in Ghana, the application shall take two weeks (14 days) for processing. In addition, such an applicant shall complete another form to indicate the nature of coverage and equipment to be taken to Ghana. Upon arrival in Ghana, such applicant shall call at the Information Services Department for accreditation. 7. When an application for a visa is turned down, the visa-issuing officer is not obliged to offer any explanation. An applicant may however re-apply for a review. NOTE: APPLICANTS MUST INCLUDE THEIR PASSPORTS AS PART OF THEIR APPLICATIONS, AS ALL VISAS, IF ISSUED, ARE INSERTED INTO THE PASSPORTS. 8. Visa Fees Money order, Cashier's check or Certified bank check made payable to the Embassy of Ghana. Note: Personal and company checks are not accepted. Cash payments: Please do not mail cash. ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) Gratis Single Entry Visa(valid for 3 months from date of issue) $50.00 Multiple Entry Visa $80.00 At the request of an applicant, an additional $30.00 shall be paid for an expedited/emergency service within the same day. NOTE: If mailed a visa might take longer than twenty-four (24) hours to reach the applicant depending on the mail company used. 9. Visa application fees are non-refundable. 10.ln accordance with INTERNATIONAL SANITARY REGULATIONS all persons entering Ghana are requested to have a valid certificate of immunization against yellow fever. Do not submit your certificate together with visa application form. Keep it and present it at the port of entry in Ghana. 11. Submit the following documents: * Completed visa application form - Download Form * Valid passport for at least six (6) months (Before Expiration) * Photocopy of applicant's round-trip ticket or itinerary * Evidence of financial support (recent copy of bank statement or letter from bank/sponsors) * Visa Fee - Cash, money order, postal order, cashiers check or certified bank check * Four passport-size photographs of applicant (Very Important) * Affix each photograph with glue or staple on the top right comer of the application form. * Applications submitted by mail must be accompanied by prepaid self-addressed UPS, DHL, EMS trackable overnight envelope for return of passport. * Send the completed application to: The Consular Section 3512 International Dr. NW Washington DC, 20008 12. These guidelines are subject to change as may be directed by the competent authorities in Ghana. Rasheed Inusah (Minister-Counselor) Chris Obeng (First Secretary/Vice Consul) For further information please call: (202) 686-4520 ext. 208 or e-mail: consular@ghanaembassy.org Have a safe trip! http://www.ghana-embassy.org/corp_div_de... I lived in Ghana from 1988-1994. Will you be staying in Accra? First off...beware of pickpockets!! Best hotel back in those years was Golden Tulip opened by KLM (Royal Dutch Airlines). There are several good beaches in Accra. See Youtube. There some video of Accra. If you drive to Cape Coast (a few hours drive) you can see castles once occupied by British, Spanish, Dutch, and Portuguese. Near Wenchi, there are a couple of water falls. If I can remember correctly, in Tema, there is a water dam you can visit. GNTC is/was a supermarket which offers almost anything you need. Hinlone is a great Chinese restaurant. I am not sure whether they are still in business. KiKi Riki is one of the two restaurants where they serve excellent grill chicken. In 92 or 93, Chinese theater was built. Never been inside. Again, keep in mind these information are current up to 1994. Alot of things may have changed. Have a good trip. Oh, check out Ghana International School (GIS). That's the school I attended. A wise 26 year old pilot. (Hey that's me!) :o) have fun be careful enjoy yourself as if you are at home, you will be more welcome, there are many main attractions in ghana , and very nice hot spots in Accra, have fun |
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