Ghana visa requirements for Congoleses

Travel and visa requirements

Ghanaian Visa is not required for Congoleses

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Congo passport holders visiting Ghana must first apply for an E-visa.
  • This online pre-visa can be granted by the Ghanaian consulate in the applicant's home country.
  • On presentation of the pre-visa at the border checkpoint of Ghana the traveler is then issued a visa on arrival.
  • This visa is valid for a maximum total stay of 30 days within one year. 
  • Congo passport holders are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with at least two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure from Ghana.
  • Congo passport holders must have a return/onward ticket, and must also provide proof of hotel accommodation.
  • Congolese visiting Ghana can extend their stay for another 30 days at the immigration office. 
  • Congolese visiting Ghana with pets must have a certificate of vaccination and must obtain an import license from the embassy or high commission. 
  •  Congolese visiting Ghana must check for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza
  • Direct flights are available from the Maya Maya International Airport Brazzaville, Congo to Accra, Ghana. The estimated flight time is between 3 - 4 hours.
  • Christianity is the most widely practiced religion in Ghana.
  • Because the time zone currently used in Ghana is the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), Congo is 1 hour ahead of Ghana.
  • Getting around Ghana is possible through various public means of transportation including Tro-Tros, Taxis, Car Hires.
  • For Ghana, there are two associated plugs: Types D and G. Type D is the plug that has three round pins in a triangular pattern and type G is the plug that has three rectangular pins in a triangular pattern. Ghana operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.
  • The climate of Ghana is tropical. The eastern coastal belt is warm and comparatively dry, the south-west corner of Ghana is hot and humid, and the north of Ghana is hot and dry. Ghana is located on the Gulf of Guinea, only a few degrees north of the Equator, giving it a warm climate.
  • The best time to visit Ghana is between November - March when there is little to no rainfall, and every part of the country is easily accessible.
  • Ghana is a multilingual country in which about eighty languages are spoken. Of these, English, which was inherited from the colonial era, is the official language and lingua franca.
  • Visitors taking pictures are advised to be respectful and conscious of their environment while at it. Photo subjects or their guardians might need to be tipped in some cases.
  • Visitors are advised to be careful when carrying out monetary transactions in Ghana, from currency changes to relatively expensive purchases.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ghana safe for tourist visit?

Ghana is currently a safe and stable country with relatively low crime levels compared to other West African countries. Still, foreigners in this country are advised to be cautious during their time in the country.

Is Ghana a poor country?

Ghana has recently become a middle-income country. So, in fact, Ghana is not a poor country.

What is Ghana known for?

Ghana is known for its gold deposits and cocoa. The country is also one of the most peaceful countries in Africa.

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