How to get a Ghana visa from South Africa

• This is the visa for those traveling to Ghana to enjoy the wonderful attractions in Ghana.
• If you intend to visit relatives or friends in the country, this is the visa type for you.
• If the applicant is under the age of 18, both parents must sign the visa application form.
• With this kind of visa, you are not permitted to take up paid employment in the country.
• You are not allowed to extend your stay past the 3 months validity.
• A letter of invitation from your host in Ghana is required.
• Your host’s passport copy and house address should be tendered.
• Applicants visiting the country for tourist purposes should present a proof of hotel accommodation.
• This visa has two sub-categories; the single-entry tourist visa and the multiple entry tourist visa.

• The visa is for those who are in Ghana for business purposes.
• Applicants of this visa type aim to develop and maintain business relationship with companies in the country.
• If the applicant of this visa is a minor, a letter of consent from the applicant’s parent is needed.
• Before being issued this visa type, applicants should ensue they are free of yellow fever.
• A letter of invitation from the company you are in business with in Ghana.
• Letter from your current employer which should state the purpose and duration of visit. You should present particulars of business employment if you are self-employed.
• You cannot extend your stay past the validity of your visa.
• Holders of this visa are not allowed to work during their time in the country with this type of visa.
• The visa has two sub-categories; single-entry business visa and double-entry business visa.

• This visa is for those who want to make a short stop in Ghana.
• Holders of this visa aim to board a connecting flight from Ghana to their destination country.
• The visa of the destination country is required.
• Minors are required to have a letter of consent from their parents.
• You should have received vaccination against yellow fever.
• You are not allowed to take a tour of the country with this visa type.
• Applicants of this visa are prohibited from taking up paid work.
• Transit visa has two sub-categories which are; Single-entry transit visa and Multiple-entry transit visa.

The ideal Ghanaian cuisine is made up mostly of starchy staple foods, sauces and soups.

Ghana is a relatively safe and stable country with low crime rates, however, there are reports of occasional mugging, petty theft, etc and visitors are advised to take caution and not walk alone at night.