Visa Information

All non-Ghanaian citizens require a visa to enter Ghana except for ECOWAS passport holders. For information regarding the visa application process for visiting Ghana, please  visit the official Ghana Immigration Service. 

If your country has a Ghanaian embassy or consulate, please visit their website and apply for a visa through the regular process. If you require supporting documents, experience difficulties in obtaining a visa, or have a special/unique situation, please email Patrick Abbeyquaye for assistance.

Visa-on-arrival

Ghana provides visa-on-arrival services for citizens of certain countries at a fee of USD $200. For those residing in countries without a Ghanaian embassy or consulate and require assistance, please complete the Visa on Arrival Request Form.

You will need to provide:

  1. A scanned copy of the biodata page of your passport.

  2. A travel itinerary with arrival and departure dates.

  3. Accommodation details (name and address of your stay in Ghana).

  4. An official invitation letter from the Symposium (available on ConfTool).

  5. Supporting documents/letter or a copy of the biodata page of a valid Ghana document from the host (may be required).

  6. Proof of Yellow Fever vaccination.

For item 5 above, if you require the host’s supporting document/letter, please send an email to Patrick Abbeyquaye with the following details:

  • Full name (as on your passport)

  • Address

  • Citizenship

  • Passport number and issuing country

  • Hotel details in Ghana (name, check-in/check-out dates)

Additional Information:

You may require the following information for your visa application:

Host Information:

  • Dr. Andrews Agyekumhene

  • Lecturer, Department of Marine and Fisheries Science, University of Ghana

  • P.O. Box LG 99, Legon, Accra, Ghana

  • Email: aagyekumhene@gmail.com

  • Tel: +233 20 882 9002

Additional Contact for References:

  • Patrick Abbeyquaye

  • Publicity Officer, Wildlife and Human Resources Organisation (WHRO)

  • P.O. Box LG 485, Legon, Accra, Ghana

  • Email: patrickabbeyquaye@gmail.com

  • Tel: +233 50 951 9231

GPS and Street Address:

  • GPS Address: GA-490-0243

  • Street Address: DABCS Building, Off JKM Hodasi Road, University of Ghana

Contact for Assistance

For any questions or help during the visa application process, please contact Patrick Abbeyquaye. Be sure to attach your official invitation letter from the Symposium for quicker assistance (available on ConfTool).