Travel Info

Flight

Kotoka International Airport

Entry Requirements PASSPORT A valid passport that expires no less than 6 months from departure (e.g., passport expiration date should be no sooner than December 2024 if traveling in July 2025). TRAVEL VISA A travel entry visa is required for all visitors. A hard-copy of the visa application, your original passport, 2 passport-size photos, a travel itinerary, along with receipts for the application fee and return postage must be mailed to the Embassy of Ghana in Washington, D.C. Please note that a standard application will take 15-20 business days from receipt of a hardcopy of the application. The processing period for rush applications is 7 business days. VACCINATIONS Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required. Search for a local yellow fever vaccine clinic using this link https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellow-fever-vaccination-clinics/search *If you previously received the yellow fever vaccine, you don't need to be vaccinated again as long as you have proof of immunization. Side note: While not mandatory, we recommend obtaining a prescription for anti-malaria. If you would like this, please let us know and we can have it available for you upon arrival. CURRENCY Ghana is a cash economy. The local currency is cedis. We recommend converting U.S. dollars once you arrive. (1 USD = 15.88cedis subject to change)

Hotel

KEMPINSKI HOTEL

Starts at $300 USD/night 15 minutes from airport

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KWARLEYZ RESIDENCE

Starts at $200 USD/night 7 minutes from airport

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NUMBER ONE OXFORD STREET HOTEL & SUITES

Starts at $200 USD/night 20 minutes from airport

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THE LENNOX

Starts at $130 USD/night 15 minutes from airport Highly Recommended

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OAK PLAZA HOTEL

Starts at $120 USD/night 10 minutes from airport

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ACCRA LUXURY APARTMENTS @ THE GARDENS

Starts at $80 USD/night 10 minutes from airport Highly Recommended

House Or Rental

AIRBNB

Recommended Neighborhoods: Spintex (Sakumono, East Airport, etc) Airport Residential East Legon Cantonments Labone

Travel Note

TRANSPORTATION

Uber! Please note: Make sure your Uber app is defaulting to pay in cash instead of cards. ​Yango/Bolt The local version of Uber/Lyft. Search for the app in your smartphone's app store and download app. Taxis Taxis are everywhere in Accra. You can recognize them by the yellow color on each side. Taxis tend to be a little more expensive than Uber. If you opt to take a taxi, make sure you have negotiated the price before getting in. Cash only