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Our Services Fees
Regular $50.00
Rush $99.00
Emergency $122.00

Student Visa Service Fees
Student Regular $80.00
Student Rush and Emergency $160.00

Work Visa Service Fees
Work Regular $84.00
Work Rush and Emergency $168.00

 
  Ghana Visa Instruction Sheet  
Business:
Email Requirements
1 Passport Requirements: Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visa stamps.
2 Visa Application Form: 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.

Attention applicants within New York jurisdiction: Visa application must be completed online at http://www.ghanaconsulatenewyork.org/pages/visaForm.html; Once completed, please print and mail application along with all supporting visa documents to Travisa.
3 Photo Requirements: Four recent 2 x 2 passport type photograph(s), in color, front view and with a plain/light background. Affix the photographs to the applications in the upper right hand corner by staple or glue.
4 Business Letter: Letter from employer or sponsoring company, on company letterhead, introducing the applicant, indicating the applicant’s employment status/position held in the company, and clearly stating the purpose of visit to The business letter must also indicate who will be financially responsible for the applicant and must provide detailed contact information in host country.
5 Proof Of Departure: Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets.

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. (NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and resubmitted new consular fees will apply).

Consular Fees
Visa Validity: Single entry visas are valid for 3 months. Multiple entry visas validity are based on application and consul's decision. How to read a Ghanian visa.
Processing Time: Visas are usually processed in 5 working days. Rush and Emergency service may be available for additional fees. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. Rush and Emergency service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the visa in less time than the amount required by the embassy to process the visa.
In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight).
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

Tourist:
Email Requirements
1 Passport Requirements: Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visa stamps.
2 Visa Application Form: 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.

Attention applicants within New York jurisdiction: Visa application must be completed online at http://www.ghanaconsulatenewyork.org/pages/visaForm.html; Once completed, please print and mail application along with all supporting visa documents to Travisa.
3 Photo Requirements: Four recent 2 x 2 passport type photograph(s), in color, front view and with a plain/light background. Affix the photographs to the applications in the upper right hand corner by staple or glue.
4 Proof Of Departure: Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or a travel agency or copy of airline tickets. A signed letter on the travel agency’s letterhead confirming round-trip booking may also be acceptable.

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. (NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and resubmitted new consular fees will apply).

Consular Fees
Visa Validity: Single entry visas are valid for 3 months. Multiple entry visas validity are based on application and consul's decision. How to read a Ghanian visa.
Processing Time: Visas are usually processed in five working days. Rush and Emergency service may be available for additional fees. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. Rush and Emergency service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the visa in less time than the amount required by the embassy to process the visa.
In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight).
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

Transit:
Email Requirements
1 Passport Requirements: Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visa stamps.
2 Visa Application Form: 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.

Attention applicants within New York jurisdiction: Visa application must be completed online at http://www.ghanaconsulatenewyork.org/pages/visaForm.html; Once completed, please print and mail application along with all supporting visa documents to Travisa.
3 Proof Of Departure: Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or a travel agency or copy of airline tickets.
4 Other Requirements: A copy of onward destination visas (if applicable).
5 Special Instructions: If traveler intends to pass through immigration, a visa may be required. Please confirm with your travel agent or airline to determine if the itinerary is for direct airside transit.

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. (NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and resubmitted new consular fees will apply).

Consular Fees
Processing Time: Visas are usually processed in five working days. Rush and Emergency service may be available for additional fees. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. Rush and Emergency service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the visa in less time than the amount required by the embassy to process the visa.
In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight).
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

Student:
Email Requirements
1 Passport Requirements: Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, and with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s).
2 Visa Application Form: 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.

Attention applicants within New York jurisdiction: Visa application must be completed online at http://www.ghanaconsulatenewyork.org/pages/visaForm.html Once completed, please print and mail application along with all supporting visa documents to Travisa.
3 Photo Requirements: Four recent 2 x 2 passport type photograph(s), in color, front view and with a plain/light background. Affix the photographs to the applications in the upper right hand corner by staple or glue.
4 Other Forms: Letter of acceptance from Educational Institution in Ghana.
5 Proof Of Departure: Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or a travel agency, copy of airline ticket or a corporate letter stating travel plans. A signed letter on the travel agency’s letterhead confirming round-trip booking may also be submitted.

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. (NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and resubmitted new consular fees will apply).

Consular Fees
Visa Validity: Single entry visas are valid for 3 months. Multiple entry visas validity are based on application and consul's decision. How to read a Ghanian visa.
In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight).
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

Crew:
Email Requirements
1 Passport Requirements: Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, and with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s).
2 Visa Application Form: 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.

Attention applicants within New York jurisdiction: Visa application must be completed online at http://www.ghanaconsulatenewyork.org/pages/visaForm.html Once completed, please print and mail application along with all supporting visa documents to Travisa.
3 Photo Requirements: Four recent (taken within 3 months) 2 x 2 passport type photograph(s), in color, front view and with a plain/light background. Affix the photographs to the applications in the upper right hand corner by staple or glue.
4 Official Invitation: A letter of invitation from sponsor in Ghana(either host company or individual) explaining the relationship to the applicant and the purpose of travel. In addition, the letter must indicate the length of stay, place of stay, and contact information.
5 Business Letter: Letter from employer or sponsoring company, on company letterhead, introducing the applicant, indicating the applicant’s employment status/position held in the company, and clearly stating the purpose of visit to Ghana. The business letter must also indicate who will be financially responsible for the applicant and must provide detailed contact information in host country.
6 Proof Of Departure: Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline, copy of airline ticket or a corporate airline letter stating travel plans.

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. (NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and resubmitted new consular fees will apply).

Consular Fees
Visa Validity: Single entry visas are valid for 3 months. Multiple entry visas validity are based on application and consul's decision. How to read a Ghanian visa.
Processing Time: Visas are usually processed in 5 working days, except in the case of film crews, then processing time is 14 working days. Rush and Emergency service may be available for additional fees. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. Rush and Emergency service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the visa in less time than the amount required by the embassy to process the visa.
In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight).
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

Diplomat/Official:
Email Requirements
1 Passport Requirements: Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, and with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s).
2 Visa Application Form: 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.

Attention applicants within New York jurisdiction: Visa application must be completed online at http://www.ghanaconsulatenewyork.org/pages/visaForm.html Once completed, please print and mail application along with all supporting visa documents to Travisa.
3 Photo Requirements: Four recent 2 x 2 passport type photograph(s), in color, front view and with a plain/light background. Affix the photographs to the applications in the upper right hand corner by staple or glue.
4 Other Forms: Official Letter of Support from the US Department of State.
5 Proof Of Departure: Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or a travel agency, copy of airline ticket or a corporate letter stating travel plans. A signed letter on the travel agency’s letterhead confirming round-trip booking may also be submitted.

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. (NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and resubmitted new consular fees will apply).

Consular Fees
Visa Validity: Single entry visas are valid for 3 months. Multiple entry visas validity are based on application and consul's decision. How to read a Ghanian visa.
Processing Time: Visas are usually processed in 5 working days. Rush and Emergency service may be available for additional fees. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. Rush and Emergency service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the visa in less time than the amount required by the embassy to process the visa.
In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight).
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

Global Reservation Form Instructions
  1. Complete and print out all forms.
  2. Check all information for accuracy.
  3. Mail the Global Reservation Form with all of the items above to Travisa.
    Visa processing is available in the following location(s):
 
Send documents to:
Travisa - Washington, DC
1731 21st. St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
Tel: (202) 463-6166
Tel: (800) 222-2589
Fax: (202) 293-1112
 
Send documents to:
Travisa - New York
290 5th Avenue, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Tel: (212) 613-2223
Fax: (212) 613-2287