Get a Ghana Visa

Sample of Business Travel Requirements for a Ghana Visa for Canadian Citizens

1. Passport

   You must provide your actual signed passport, including one copy of the personal information page of your passport. Your passport must:

   • Have at least one blank visa page. Amendments and endorsement pages cannot be used to fulfill this requirement
   • Not be frayed, torn, separating, or altered in any other way

2. Photographs

   You must provide two colour, passport type photographs that meet the following criteria:

   • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high quality photo paper
   • Be taken against an all white background free of shadows
   • Be 51 mm by 51 mm in size
   • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
   • You may wear neither glasses nor headwear except for religious purposes
   • Your photos should not be affixed to your application and they may not display evidence of adhesive or staples

3. Business Cover Letter

   You are required to provide a Business Introduction Letter from your Canadian-based company. All letters must be printed on company letterhead that displays an Canadian mailing address. Use the sample Business Introduction Letter provided at https://visacentral.ca/forms?formname=Canada-Business-Cover-Letter-Sample.pdf using the exact language and format provided in order to prevent a rejection and possible delays with your visa request.

4. Visa Application Form

   You must provide two fully completed visa application forms. The application forms must:

   • Include answers for all fields. If something does not apply, enter "N/A"
   • Display your full name as it appears in your passport
   • Display your physical address (postal box addresses are not accepted)
   • Display your email address and phone number
   • Include the names and contact information of two (2) references in Ghana
   • Be signed

5. Letter of Invitation

   You must obtain a letter of invitation. The organization you will be visiting is responsible for obtaining the invitation. A copy is acceptable. This letter must:

   • Be written on company letterhead
   • Include the full local address and phone number of the organization or person to be visited
   • Request the same validity of visa as in the Business Introduction Letter.
   • Specify the number of entries you are requesting for your visa
   NOTE: The inviting host must provide a copy of their ID.

6. Proof of Travel Arrangements

   You must provide proof of travel arrangements for the duration of your trip.  Details of your intended arrangements must:

   • Include a copy of an itinerary or e-ticket showing entry and exit date
   • Show your full name as printed in your passport

7. VisaCentral Order Form

   You must provide one completed VisaCentral Order Form. The form must:

   • Include a valid email address and payment information
   • Include your signature in blue or black ink

8. Certificate of Incorporation

   You must provide a copy of the Certificate of Incorporation from the company you will be visiting.

9. Sponsor Documents

   • You will need to provide a copy of the Inviter's or Sponsor's ID.

10. Vaccination Certificate

    You must submit a copy of your Yellow Fever Certificate.

11. Traveller Registration (Highly Recommended)

    Feel safer and travel with peace of mind by using our Traveller Registration Service. Registration notifies the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development where and when you will be travelling, enabling the Government of Canada to reach you in case of an emergency abroad or inform you of an emergency at home. To enroll in this optional service complete the registration form in this kit and send it to us with the rest of your documents.

Sample of Tourist Travel Requirements for a Ghana Visa for Canadian Citizens

1. Passport

   You must provide your actual signed passport, including one copy of the personal information page of your passport. Your passport must:

   • Have at least one blank visa page. Amendments and endorsement pages cannot be used to fulfill this requirement
   • Not be frayed, torn, separating, or altered in any other way

2. Photographs

   You must provide four colour, passport type photographs that meet the following criteria:

   • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high quality photo paper
   • Be taken against an all white background free of shadows
   • Be 51 mm by 51 mm in size
   • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
   • You may wear neither glasses nor headwear except for religious purposes
   • Your photos should not be affixed to your application and they may not display evidence of adhesive or staples

3. Visa Application Form

   You must provide four fully completed visa application forms. The application forms must:

   • Include answers for all fields. If something does not apply, enter "N/A"
   • Display your full name as it appears in your passport
   • Display your physical address (postal box addresses are not accepted)
   • Display your email address and phone number
   • Include the names and contact information of two (2) references in Ghana
   • Be signed

4. Letter of Invitation

   You must provide a letter of invitation from your host, hotel, tour operator or inviting organization in Ghana. The person preparing the letter must also provide a copy of their government photo ID issued by Ghana or the Residence Permit and bio-data page of their passport if not a Ghanaian.

5. Proof of Travel Arrangements

   You must provide proof of travel arrangements for the duration of your trip.  Details of your intended arrangements must:

   • Include a copy of an itinerary or e-ticket showing entry and exit date
   • Show your full name as printed in your passport

6. Hotel Confirmation

   You must provide a confirmation of your hotel accommodations. Your confirmation must:
   

   • Include your intended dates of stay
   • Show your full name

7. Vaccination Certificate

   You must submit a copy of your Yellow Fever Certificate.

8. VisaCentral Order Form

   You must provide one completed VisaCentral Order Form. The form must:

   • Include a valid email address and payment information
   • Include your signature in blue or black ink

9. Minors Only

   If you are traveling with a minor child you must include the child’s original birth certificate with the visa application. If only one parent/guardian is travelling with the child, a letter of consent is also required from the other parent/guardian.

10. Traveller Registration (Highly Recommended)

    Feel safer and travel with peace of mind by using our Traveller Registration Service. Registration notifies the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development where and when you will be travelling, enabling the Government of Canada to reach you in case of an emergency abroad or inform you of an emergency at home. To enroll in this optional service complete the registration form in this kit and send it to us with the rest of your documents.