How to get a Germany visa from Ghana

• This is the type of visa issued to persons who intend to visit Germany for tourism purposes.
• You can also visit family and friends while on this visa.
• During the visa application, you will need to provide proof of sufficient funds to last the duration of your stay.
• The passport you are using must have at least two blank pages.
• You will need to submit an invitation letter from your host or sponsor in Germany.
• This letter should clearly state the address and contact details of the host, as well as your relationship with them.
• You are advised to exit the country before your visa expires.
• This visa does not serve study purposes. You cannot be enrolled in any of the institutions of learning in the country.

• This is type of visa issued to Ghanaians traveling to Germany for business purposes.
• You will need to provide an invitation letter from the German company you will be visiting.
• This letter will also contain their detailed address, accompanied with the dates of your trip.
• If are employed, you will have to present a certificate from your employer stating or allowing your business travel.
• Your bank statement from the last 6 months is needed.
• Self-employed people will submit proof of business registration.
• You cannot be gainfully employed while you are in the country with this visa.
• Your passport must not be older than 10 years while applying for this visa and it must be valid for at least 3 months longer than the intended period of stay.

• This is the type of visa issued to those travelling to Germany for the purpose of study.
• You are to submit the application for a German student visa at the German embassy or consulate, or any other intermediate application agencies in your country.
• The German student visa may take up to 2-3 months to be issued.
• Unlike the visit visa, the student visa offers a longer duration.
• The decision about your application is based on the information and the supporting documents you provide.
• These documents have to be sent as originals, accompanied by two photocopies of each.
• Any person applying for this visa must be ready to submit proof of an admission into a study program in a recognized German educational institution.
• You are to also submit a letter of commitment by a local resident (a person living in Germany), showing they’ll be covering your accommodation and/or other living costs while you’ll be there.

• If you’re planning on taking a job in Germany, you need to get a work visa first.
• Before initiating the visa application process, you must have gotten in a job in the country.
• A letter from your employer in the country confirming that you have been offered a job is required.
• The address of the company, as well as your job description, should be clearly stated in the letter.
• Your employer should provide proof that there was no German available to take a job before you were offered this job.
• Receipt of paid visa application fee should be provided.
• Proof that you have the incentive of returning to Ghana is also needed.
• You are expected to abide by all the rules guiding your visa application.

The German Mark (DEM), also known as the Deutsche Mark, was the official currency of Germany. It was replaced by the Euro in 1999. Deutsche Mark banknotes and coins stayed in circulation until 2002.

Germany is a very safe country to travel to. Its crimes rates are low and the law is strictly respected. The most common form of crime you'll probably encounter is pick-pocketing or bicycle theft.

Yes. You can certainly travel to Germany or any other countries in the schengen region with a Schengen visa.

Expect to pay an application fee of up to 60 Euros (or an equivalent in dollars).