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Document Requirements

These requirements are applicable for Non-US Citizens applying for a Ghanaian Transit visa in New York

How it WorksHow it Works

A transit visa is now required for travel to Ghana in all situations. In the past direct air side transit did not require a visa and in some cases a transit through Ghana to another country could be accomplished by obtaining a visa upon arrival in Ghana. This is no longer possible.

In some cases applying for a tourist visa maybe a better option as a tourist visa allows for a longer length of stay and validity of visa than the transit visa does.


PassportPassport

Please send TDS your current valid and signed passport. It must be valid 6 months beyond your intended stay and must have at least one blank visa page. Foreign Embassies cannot issue a visa on a page not labeled as a Visa page. Amendment and Endorsement pages in the back of the passport cannot be used for issuance of a visa.
A visa cannot be stamped on a page even if only one Small Stamp is on the visa page. If your passport expires within 6 months, you must renew your passport and then we will secure your visa with the new passport.

PhotoPhoto

Please send 2 recent professional passport-type photographs.
Digital and non-passport photographs are not acceptable.
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Proof of DepartureProof of Departure

Please send a copy of your round trip airline tickets, or itinerary or e-ticket, or letter of confirmation from a travel agent. The itinerary must show the applicant's name, date of arrival and departure from the country, and flight information. The Embassy does not recommend purchasing your ticket prior to a visa being issued.

Proof of US StatusProof of US Status

A Photocopy of Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) or valid U.S. visa and I-94 is required.
Travelers who entered the USA after April 26th 2013 should print the electronic I-94 form from the
Department of Homeland Security.

Additional informationAdditional information

If the applicant intends to pass through immigration a visa may be required. Please confirm with your airline or travel agent to determine if the itinerary is for direct airside transit.

Minor Children (Under 18 years)Minor Children (Under 18 years)

Minors and children under the age of 18 traveling to Ghana need written parental authorization including copies of parent’s passports and Residence Permit.

Covid-19 ProtocolsCovid-19 Protocols

A copy of your Covid-19 vaccination card is required.

VaccinationsVaccinations

Vaccinations - International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever required.

Visa Application Preparation ServiceVisa Application Preparation Service

Visa Application Preparation

Traveldocs offers an optional Ghana visa application completion service to assist our clients.
The fee for this service is $85 in addition to the service fees and government fees when applying for the visa. 

  1. Complete the simple to use Traveldocs online questionnaire.
  2. Scan and upload a copy of your valid passport.
  3. Submit the completed questionnaire.
  4. We will complete and return your visa application within 24 hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays.
  5. We will contact you if any information provided is missing or incomplete.
  6. We will email you your completed Ghana visa application; please proof, sign, and date the application before sending it to Traveldocs along with all other required documents for visa processing. 
If you have any questions, please contact 877-874-5104 for assistance.
This is an optional application service. 

Application FormApplication Form

Please Complete and Sign the Online Application Form, once you have completed and signed the application form please print the application and include it with the rest of the required documents to send back to Travel Document Systems, please DO NOT use the Washington DC application form as this will lead to delays in processing your application.

When completing the application form you will be required to upload several documents as part of the process (Recent Color Photo, Passport Details Page, Confirmation of Place of Stay, Invitation Letter and Yellow Fever Certificate) You will be asked to confirm the amount and method of payment of your consular fees associated with your application so please carefully select the amount that corresponds to the processing time you are requesting, e.g. $90 for normal processing, and "Money Order" and please note that you are not being asked to actually pay these fees separately at the time you complete your application online rather simply to specify the amount and method of payment to be made on your behalf by TDS at the time your application is physically submitted for processing.

 

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Shipping Instructions

Please forward a printed copy of your order confirmation for a Ghanaian Transit visa for Non-US Citizens and all required documents to:

Travel Document Systems, Inc.
100 Park Avenue
Suite 1646
New York, NY 10017

Local Phone Number: 212-647-1122

Urgent applications for a Ghanaian Transit visa should be shipped to TDS using only the FedEx Company.

Please use FedEx Priority Overnight. Do NOT ship "First Overnight." This will delay the delivery of your package.

Once your order is complete, your Passport with the visa sticker/stamp will be returned to you via FedEx Overnight.

FedEx Return ShippingFedEx Logo
Continental USA Only Price
Next Business Day - up to 3 passports $36.00
Next Business Day - 4 or more passports $39.00
Saturday Delivery $41.00
Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, USVI Price
Next Day Letter (No Saturday Delivery) $39.00
International Price
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