Philippines visa requirements for Ghanaians

Travel and visa requirements

Filipino Visa is not required for Ghanaians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Citizens of Ghana traveling to the Philippines with the intention to stay for 30 days or less do not require a visa. 
  • A visa is required for a stay exceeding 30 days.
  • Visitors are required to have a passport valid for up to six months beyond the stay in the Philippines.
  • Visitors should have at least two blank pages on their passport for stamps on arrival and departure.
  • Ghanaians traveling to the Philippines are required to show proof of Yellow Fever vaccination.
  • A visitor is required to have an onward or return ticket to the country of origin or next country of destination.
  • Children below 15 years of age who are unaccompanied by a parent, are not allowed to enter the Philippines. In order for them to be admitted into the Philippines, the applicant's parents must comply with a Philippine requirement called Waiver of Exclusion Ground (WEG) to be submitted at the port of entry.
  • Visitors who were previously deported from the Philippines or included in the "blacklist order" of the Department of Foreign Affairs or Bureau of Immigration of the Philippines will not be allowed entry to the Philippines.
  • The Consular Officer reserves the right to request additional documents from the applicant.
  • Ghanaians visiting the Philippines with pets must obtain a certificate of vaccination and an import license from the embassy or the high commission.
  • Ghanaians visiting the Philippines 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 vaccines.
  • Direct flights are available from the Kotoka International Airport Accra, Ghana to Manila, Philippines. The estimated flight time is between 10 - 11 hours.
  • Christianity is the most widely practiced religion in the Philippines.
  • Because the time zone currently used in the Philippines is the Philippine Standard Time (GMT+8), Philippine is 8 hours ahead of Ghana.
  • Getting around in the Philippines is possible through various public means of transportation including Domestic flights, Ubar and Grab car in Central Manila, Car hires Buses, Jeepneys, Tricycles, Ferries.
  • The Climate of the Philippines is either tropical rain-forest, tropical savanna or tropical monsoon, or humid subtropical (in higher-altitude areas) characterized by relatively high temperature, oppressive humidity and plenty of rainfall. The Philippines has five types of climates: tropical rain-forest, tropical monsoon, tropical savanna, humid subtropical and oceanic (both are in higher-altitude areas) characterized by relatively high temperature, oppressive humidity and plenty of rainfall.
  • The best time to visit the Philippines during the cooler months of December to February.
  • Although Filipino is the most widely spoken language in the Philippines, English is also widely spoken and visitors should have very little difficulty with communication when relating to the Philippines.
  • Visitors might want to pick up some basic Filipino phrases to help them navigate communications in rural spaces.
  • 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 the Philippines, from currency changes to relatively expensive purchases.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Philippines safe for tourists?
Like many other countries, the Philippines has places where more violence tends to occur and also areas that are generally considered safe.
Ahiaduvor William tommaski

4 years ago

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What is the best time of the year to travel to the Philippines?
Temperatures are high during March and April, so it's best to travel during the cooler months of December to February.
Is Zika in the Philippines?
A study suggested that the Philippines is vulnerable to a Zika outbreak because of its limited health resources. As of February 2017, there are 57 Zika cases recorded in the Philippines, including seven cases involving pregnant women.
Is it expensive to live in the Philippines?
Rent and utilities can be exceptionally cheap in the Philippines. According to the international price comparison website Numbeo.com, rent for a centrally located one-bedroom apartment in cities such as Davao City, Baguio, and Dumaguete is between $155 and $220 per month on average.
How do I become a Filipino citizen?

There are some criteria required in order for a foreign person to become a naturalized Filipino citizen. If you weren't born in the Philippines and your parents are not Filipinos then you will have to meet these criteria in order to apply for citizenship.

Edward Essel

4 years ago

I want to stay in Philippine for ever

How do I get married in the Philippines?

To get married in the Philippines, visitors are required to get a Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage from his/her embassy before filing to apply for a marriage license.

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