A Briggs specializes in securing Ghana visas. We are 7 blocks from the Ghana Embassy and process Ghana visas every day for residents of all 50 states.
Please select the appropriate Ghana visa type and receive step-by-step instructions and applications.
Ghana Tourist Visa |
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Ghana Business Visa |
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Tourist Travel
Visit Friends & Family
Family Emergencies
Site Seeing |
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Conducting Business
Providing Service
Meet with Government
Expositions/Tradeshows |
A Briggs works directly with the Embassy of Ghana daily to assist you in securing your Ghana visa. If you are in a hurry, we can secure your Ghana visa as quickly as five hours. Normal processing requires four business days. Our Ghana visa specialists have 39 years of experience. If you need to talk to them, give us a call at 800-806-0581.
Ghana Facts
Conventional long form: Republic of Ghana
Conventional short form: Ghana
Former: Gold Coast
U.S. Embassy In Ghana
Chief of mission: Ambassador Mary Carlin YATES
Embassy: 6th and 10th Lanes, 798/1 Osu, Accra
Mailing address: P. O. Box 194, Accra
Telephone: [233] (21) 775-347, 775-348
Fax: [233] (21) 701-813
Note: Americans living in or visiting Ghana are encouraged to register at the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Ghana and obtain updated information on travel and security within Ghana.
Ghanaian Medical Facilities
Medical facilities are limited, particularly outside Accra, the capital. Travelers should carry a supply of any needed prescription medicines, along with copies of the prescriptions, including the generic name for the drugs, and a supply of preferred over-the-counter medications.
Business Fraud
Perpetrators of business fraud often target foreigners, including Americans. While such fraud schemes in the past have been largely associated with Nigeria, they are now prevalent throughout West Africa, including Ghana.
Recently American citizens have consulted the Embassy regarding questionable business offers described to them by electronic mail sent by Ghana-based individuals. Typically, these scam operations begin with an unsolicited communication (usually by e-mail) from an unknown individual who describes a situation that promises quick financial gain, often by assisting in the transfer of a large sum of money or valuables out of the country. A series of "advance fees" must then be paid in order to conclude the transaction: for example, fees to open a bank account, or to pay certain taxes. In fact, the final payoff does not exist; the purpose of the scam is simply to collect the advance fees. Reports have also reached the Embassy of fraudulent charities soliciting contributions through the Internet or direct mail.
If you receive such business offers or charity requests, you are strongly urged to check with the U.S. Department of Commerce or the U.S. Embassy for an assessment of the offer's credibility. To check on a business's legitimacy in the U.S., contact the Ghana Desk Officer at the International Trade Administration, Room 2037, Dept. of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230, (202) 482-1358, fax: (202) 482-5198 or the Trade Information Center at 1-800-USA-TRADE. Americans already in Ghana may contact the U.S. Embassy at telephone (233) (21) 775-347 or 775-348.
For additional information, please consult the Department of State's publication "Advance Fee Business Scams", available via the Bureau of Consular Affairs home page at http://travel.state.gov.
Clothing Prohibitions
Wearing any military apparel, such as camouflage jackets or trousers, or any clothing or items that may appear military in nature, is strictly prohibited.
Photography Restrictions
Taking pictures near sensitive installations, including military sites and government buildings, is prohibited. These sites are not always clearly marked, and application of these restrictions is subject to interpretation. Permission may be obtained from Ghanaian security personnel. Permission should also be obtained before taking photographs of anyone in uniform (police officers and military officers, for example). In some instances, film and cameras have been confiscated.
Service of Regional Airlines
Service provided by a number of regional air carriers, including Ghana Airways, is reported to be unreliable. The airlines are known to alter scheduled stops, cancel or postpone flights on short notice, and regularly overbook flights. Travelers may experience unexpected delays even after checking in. Prudent passengers should get the required seat reconfirmation stamped on the ticket, ensure that they have emergency funds for food and lodging in the event of unexpected delays, and arrive at the airport at least two hours before the scheduled departure times.
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