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Questions
4. The Visa Application
- How does the visa application process work?
- What are the visa requirements to travel in Ghana?
- I could only get a three month visa but my placement is longer than that. What do I do?
- It says on the form that I need references. How do I get these?
- It does not have volunteering/interning as an option under the Purpose of Journey section. What should I select?
- Should I choose single entry or multiple entry visa?
All volunteers to Ghana will be required to obtain a visa from their nearest Ghanaian Representation (Embassy, Consulate or High Commission).
Here are the websites of a couple of them to start you off:
- For the Ghanaian Embassy in the USA click here.
- For the Ghanaian High Commission in the UK click here.
- For the Ghanaian High Commission in Canada click here.
- For the Ghanaian Embassy in The Netherlands click here.
- For the Ghanaian Consult General in Australia click here.
- For the Ghanaian Embassy in Germany click here.
- For all other Embassies please click here.
Here are a couple of tips to help you on your way:
- Contact your nearest representation to find out whether you have to apply in person or by snail mail.
- To apply you will need a letter from us confirming your placement. We will provide you with this letter as soon as we receive your deposit.
- You will need to complete a form for which you will need the following:
- passport photos
- flight details
- two references - see the Pre-Travel Info you receive when you receive your invoice.
- passport details
- Depending on the embassy you may only be provided with a three month visa. Do not worry if you are volunteering or interning for longer than that. This is standard procedure. Upon arrival in Ghana you will receive a stamp of either 30 or 60 days in your passport. 60 days is the maximum you will get (no matter what duration of visa you applied for - a bit strange, we know). You will have to have your visa extended in-country. We can help you with this.
- Remember not to apply too far in advance as visas are only valid for three months from the date of issue. This means you have to enter Ghana within those three months.
- You must have a certificate for Yellow Fever inoculation to enter Ghana, you can obtain this from your doctor.
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What are the visa requirements to travel in Ghana?
You must obtain a volunteer/intern visa for travel to Ghana. Once you have secured your placement we will send you a letter confirming your placement for your visa application.
Your visa must be obtained at least ten days prior to traveling. For more information on how to apply for your visa please click here.
To download the Visa form please click here.
I could only get a three month visa but my placement is longer than that. What do I do?
Depending on the embassy you may only be provided with a three month visa. Do not worry if you are volunteering or interning for longer than that. This is standard procedure. Upon arrival in Ghana you will receive a stamp of either 30 or 60 days in your passport. 60 days is the maximum you will get (no matter what duration of visa you applied for - a bit strange, we know). You will have to have your visa extended in-country. We can help you with this.
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It says on the form that I need references. How do I get these?
You will be provided with the references in the Pre-Travel Information you will receive when you receive your invoice.
It does not have volunteering/interning as an option under the Purpose of Journey section. What should I select?
If the form does not have volunteering/interning as an option you should select holiday/tourism and make a note where possible that you are volunteering/interning. To apply for a volunteer/intern visa you will need a letter from us confirming your placement. We will provide you with this when as soon as we secure your placement.
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Should I choose single entry or multiple entry visa?
It is really up to you. If you think you will travel outside of Ghana during your trip, you will require a multiple entry visa to enter Ghana again. You can always obtain re-entry visas in Ghana from Immigration. We can help you obtain this in-country for a small fee.
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