CROSS-CULTURAL IMMERSION IN HEALTHCARE: GHANA VISA APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Sep 19, 2026

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Ghana entry requires a visa stamp in addition to a valid passport, and the application must be submitted at least three weeks before departure to avoid complications or delays. The form must be completed in ALLCAPS, with specific entries for entry type, profession, travel details, financial means, tourist purpose, references in Ghana, and a 12-day stay. Attach the signed original, copies, photos, passport validity proof, fees via money order or bank check, yellow fever card, flight itinerary, invitation letter, and a pre-stamped USPS Express envelope for return shipping.

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CROSS-CULTURAL IMMERSION IN HEALTHCARE: GHANA VISA APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS In addition to your passport, a visa stamp is required for entry to Ghana. Please follow these instructions VERY CAREFULLY to obtain your visa. Please submit your application a minimum of 3 weeks prior to departure. The earlier the better to avoid any complications or delays. Go to the following website: [http://www.ghanaconsulatenewyork.org/Visa_Form.pd](http://www.ghanaconsulatenewyork.org/Visa_Form.pdf)[f](http://www.ghanaconsulatenewyork.org/Visa_Form.pdf) Complete each section of the form in ALLCAPS For the following sections, please complete as identified below: Entry (checkbox at top of form): Single entry or multiple if you plan on going again (please note there is a higher fee for multiple entries) 2. Profession: Student 3a. Business Address & Phone: Leave blank 5. Traveling by: a. Air, include flight number b. Yes to return ticket, include ticket number c. Financial Means: $3,000 6. Purpose: Tourist 7. References in Ghana (i) Robert Andoh, Pastor 9 OWL Rd European Town Sekondi Region: Western Telephone: 233244941397 (ii) Kofi Awusabo-Asare, PhD 177 University Blvd University of Cape Coast Cape Coast, Ghana Region: Central Telephone: 233-20-783-8443/233-24-470-4605 10. Duration of Stay: 12 Days 11. Be sure to sign and date the application ATTACHMENTS: Place the following items in an envelope: 1. The original signed application 2. One copy the signed application 3. Two passport photos 4. Your physical passport that needs to be valid 6 months from your scheduled return date (eg. If you are traveling in March, your passport cannot expire before September of that same year) . 5. A Money Order or Certified Bank Check (cannot be a personal check)$60 (single entry) or $100 (multiple entry) Made out to: Consulate General of Ghana 19 East 47th Street New York, NY 10017 6. Your Yellow Fever Vaccination Card 7. Copy of your Flight Itinerary 8. Invitation Letter (provided to you) 9. A self addressed and pre-stamped USPS Express Mail Envelope (this is for the Consulate to use to send your passport back to you) . Put all these items in a new USPS Express Mail Envelope and mail to: Consulate General of Ghana 19 East 47th Street New York, NY 10017 Should you have any questions or doubts while filling out or preparing to mail your application, please contact: Trisha Mason, Director of Service Learning [207-221-4112/tmason2@une.edu](207-221-4112/tmason2@une.edu) Additional information can be found at [http://www.ghanaconsulatenewyork.org/visa.html](http://www.ghanaconsulatenewyork.org/visa.html)

FAQs

How early should the Ghana visa application be submitted before departure?

Submit the application at least 3 weeks prior to departure; submitting earlier is recommended to avoid delays or complications.

What should applicants do when completing the visa form?

Complete each section of the form in ALLCAPS and ensure the entry type, profession, travel details, financial means, purpose, references, and duration are filled according to the listed instructions.

What attachments are required with the Ghana visa application?

Include the original signed application, one copy, two passport photos, a passport valid for 6 months beyond the scheduled return date, the $60/$100 money order or certified bank check payable to the Consulate General of Ghana, the yellow fever vaccination card, a flight itinerary copy, an invitation letter, and a self-addressed pre-stamped USPS Express Mail envelope.

Sep 19, 2026

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