Ghana visa requirements for Ivorians
Travel and visa requirements
Ghanaian Visa is not required for Ivorians
Stay Duration: 30 days
Entry Requirements
- Citizens of Ivory Coast possessing original passports can be granted a 30 day visa-free entry into Ghana.
- However if they wish to extend their stay, they would require a visa.
- Visa can be obtained from the Immigration Office, Ghana.
- The passport should be valid for at least 6 months before the departure date and should possess blank pages necessary for stamps.
- Visitors, provided they are above 9 months of age are required to carry proof of Yellow Fever vaccination.
- They are to have been vaccinated 10 days prior to the proposed date of entry into Ghana.
- Visitors are expected to possess a return ticket or computer generated flight itinerary from a travel agency as well as proof of financial support.
- Visitors on business trips are to provide a letter of recommendation from their employer or an invitation letter from an institution in Ghana.
- Tourists are to tender evidence of accommodation which could be in form of a reserved hotel booking.
- Local currencies, as well as foreign ones, can be imported without restrictions so long as they are declared on arrival.
- Pets are to vaccinated against rabies no sooner than 30 days and not more than 12 months prior to entry into Ghana.
- The estimated flight time from Ivory Coast to Ghana is 55 minutes.
- There is no time difference between Ivory Coast and Ghana.
- Ghana is predominantly occupied by Christians, although a Muslim minority exists.
- Traditional religion is also practiced.
- Homosexual acts are prohibited by law in Ghana.
- English is the official language in Ghana, however, since the country is bordered by french-speaking countries, French is widely taught in schools.
- Additionally, there are 11 other languages that are widely spoken in the country.
- Ghana is characterized by a typical tropical climate having two seasons: the wet and dry season.
- Road, rail, air and water transportation make movement in Ghana easy. Road transport however is the major means of transportation.
- Ghanaians consider the use of the left hand as being rude. Visitors are advised to not eat, shake and hand off money with the left hand.
- Ghana adopts the use of types D and G power plugs while operating on 230 V supply voltage and 50 Hz frequency.
- Visitors should note that Ghanaians refer to all beverages as "tea", all detergents as "Omo" (after a Unilever brand) and all toothpastes as "Pepsodent".
- They are also to note that if invited to a Ghanaian home for dinner, they are not expected to bring gifts.
- Banku (fermented corn dough and fresh cassava) , Kenkey( a corn based staple) with fried fish and Waakye are traditional cuisines that would introduce visitors to the scope of local Ghanaian food.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ghana a safe place to visit?
Can I drink tap water in Ghana?
It is not safe to drink tap water in Ghana. Visitors are advised to drink bottled water in the country. However, sachet water can be found everywhere and are cheaper.