Visa Application
GUIDELINES
ALL VISA APPLICANTS ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATIONS AND PASSPORTS FOR VISAS AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE INTENDED DATE OF DEPARTURE.
To be eligible to apply for a Ghana Entry Visa, you must be a citizen of, or a legal resident in any of the listed countries below:
- NAMIBIA
- BOTSWANA
Types of Visas issued by the High Commission are:
| A1 | For Diplomatic passport Holders only |
| A2 | For Official Passport Holders only |
| B1 | For Business |
| B2 | For tourism, holidays and normal visits |
| C | For transit |
| D | For Seamen or Airmen |
| F1 | For students/study visits |
| G1 | For staff of recognised International Organisations |
| H1 | For work on voluntary basis. |
| J1 | For students/scholars invited for an exchange programme |
- All visitors to Ghana are required to obtain entry visas at the High Commission (Windhoek – Namibia) and the Ghana Consulate (Gaborone – Botswana).
- Visa applications take FIVE (5) working days to be processed. This takes effect after the application has been physically submitted at the High Commission and verified by the Officer. However, an express two (2) working days service processing is available at a fee.
- An Applicant shall provide a valid passport/travel document, valid for not less than SIX MONTHS (6) from date of application and containing at least TWO (2) unused visa pages.
- An application for an official, business and student visa shall be submitted together with a letter of invitation or introduction letter (including contact details) from the principals in Ghana, Namibia and Botswana respectively.
- An application for a Tourist visa shall be submitted together with a letter of invitation and hotel accommodation booking.
- An applicant would also be required to submit for inspection a return air ticket upon request.
- Application for persons under eighteen (18) years shall be submitted together with a photocopy of original birth certificate, with a letter of consent from the parent, and a copy of parent’s photo ID.
- Any incorrect information found on the visa application form shall render it invalid.
- When an application for a visa is refused, the issuing officer is not obliged to offer any explanation. An applicant may however re-apply for a review.
- Visa application fees are levied per application and are not refundable.
- In accordance with INTERNATIONAL SANITARY REGULATIONS all persons entering Ghana are required to have a valid certificate of immunization against yellow fever. Submit a clear copy of your certificate together with visa application documents. The applicant must have it handy to present at the point of entry into Ghana.
- These guidelines are subject to change as may be directed by the competent authorities in Ghana. The above applies to the Honorary Consulate in Gaborone, Botswana.
- NB: An applicant may be requested to provide other document(s) per the discretion of the consular section.
VISA FEES
NAMIBIA
| No | ITEM | CHARGES |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | VISA | |
| Single entry (3 months) | N$850.00 | |
| Express Single entry (3 months) | N$1,300.00 | |
| Multiple entry (validity 6 months to 1 year) | N$1,700.00 | |
| Express Multiple entry (validity 6 months to 1 year) | N$2,000.00 |
| 2 | TRANSIT VISA | |
| Single entry (3 months) | N$ 650 00 | |
| Express Single entry (3 months) | N$1,300.00 | |
| Multiple entry (validity 6 months to 1 year) | N$1,350.00 | |
| Express Multiple entry (validity 6months to 1 year) | N$2,000.00 | |
Note: Only electronic payments are acceptable
(i) Payment via electronic transfer using Mission’s Bank details.
Before making a payment into the bank account of the High Commission in Windhoek or the Consulate in Gaborone, you are advised to consider the intended departure date from Namibia or Botswana to Ghana, as well as the date of final submission of your correctly completed application at the High Commission. This will determine whether to pay for a regular visa or an express visa.
NB: For all payments to the mission (Windhoek), use the details below:
Ghana High Commission
Bank – Standard Bank
Account Number – 589301217
Branch Code – 082372
Branch Name – Windhoek
(ii) Payment via a Point of Sale (POS)device at the office.
NB:
1. The reference for the bank deposit for the Visa fee payment must be the applicant’s Visa reference number.
2. Request a GCR reference number from the Mission for payment of the following Consular services:
• Legalization/ Authentication/ Certification
• Attestation
• Emergency Travel Document (ETC)
• Renunciation form and processing fee
• Dual Citizenship form and processing fee
3. Refer to our Website or Notice Board for fees.
BOTSWANA
| NO | ITEM | CHARGES |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | VISA | |
| Single entry (3 months) | BWP650.00 | |
| Express Single entry (3 months) | BWP1,000.00 | |
| Multiple entry (validity 6 months to 1 year) | BWP1,300.00 | |
| Express Multiple entry (validity 6 months to 1 year) | BWP1,600.00 |
| 2 | TRANSIT VISA | |
| Single entry (3 months) | BWP 600.00 | |
| Express Single entry (3 months) | BWP 1,000.00 | |
| Multiple entry (validity 6 months/ 1 year) | BWP 1,200.00 | |
| Express Multiple entry (validity6 months/ 1 year) | BWP 1,600.00 |
Note: Only electronic payments are acceptable
(i) Payment via electronic transfer using Mission’s Bank details.
NB: For all payments to the mission(Gaborone), use the details below:
Ghana High Commission
Bank – Stanbic Bank
Account Number – 9060000053231
Branch Name – Fairgrounds, Gaborone
Branch Code – 064967
Swift Code – SBICBGWX
(ii) Payment via a Point of Sale (POS)device at the office.
NB:
1. The reference for the bank deposit for the Visa fee payment must be the applicant’s Visa reference number.
2. Request a GCR reference number from the Mission for payment of the following Consular services:
• Legalization/ Authentication/ Certification
• Attestation
• Emergency Travel Document (ETC)
• Renunciation form and processing fee
• Dual Citizenship form and processing fee
3. Refer to our Website or Notice Board for fees.
COUNTRIES WITH A MUTUAL VISA WAIVER AGREEMENT WITH THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA
Nationals of the following countries and designated passport holders are exempt from obtaining entry visas to Ghana: