FAQs

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What is the status of COVID-19 in Ghana?

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There are less than 800 total COVID-19 deaths in Ghana.

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What is the process for COVID-19 testing before traveling to Ghana?

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1. You must get a COVID-19 PCR test (not the rapid test) within 72 hours of your departure date to Ghana. Keep record of your test results. You will present this before departing. The test results must be from a laboratory bearing Trusted Travel or BIOMARS codes. Find trusted labs at https://xchange.panabios.org/search/offers/ Sign up for accounts on https://trustedtravel.panabios.org/trusted-testing/dashboard/ with the same e-mail address and mobile numbers provided to laboratories during testing. 2. You must pay $150 for a COVID-19 rapid test which will be performed at Kotoka International Airport in Ghana. Please make the purchase at https://myfrontierhealthcare.com/home/ghana and keep record of the receipt. 3. You must fill out health declaration form: https://www.ghs-hdf.org/hdf/ which you will show receipt on arrival at Kotoka International Airport.

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What is the process for COVID-19 testing upon leaving Ghana?

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CDC now recommends COVID-19 testing in Ghana 2-3 days before returning to your place of origin in US. Please review for all updates as info Marion constantly changes https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/covid-4/coronavirus-ghana. COVID-19 fee based testing can be performed at Nyaho Medical Centre and Noguchi Memorial Advanced Research Laboratory. Visit https://gh.usembassy.gov/ghana-covid-19-information/ for more details.

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Where can I find additional resources about the pandemic and global travel?

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Sign up for Smart Traveler Enrolment Program (STEP) for regular travel updates. https://step.state.gov/STEPMobile/Default.aspx Refer to US Embassy of Ghana for more information https://gh.usembassy.gov/ghana-covid-19-information/ Refer to CDC https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/ghana

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What vaccines and medications do I need before coming to Ghana?

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1. Yellow fever vaccine and documentation in international certificate of vaccination certificate to present at immigration check-in in Ghana. 2. Malaria prophylaxis medication (talk to an international travel clinic healthcare provider). For more information: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2020/travel-related-infectious-diseases/malaria#5550 . 3.Consider typhoid, hepatitis A vaccines (also can be given at an international travel health clinic).

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When should I buy my ticket to Ghana?

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At latest, early to mid March would be the best time to buy your ticket. Try to get a refundable ticket during these unprecedented times, this is most advised. **Check out google flights for great ticket prices.

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Do I need a passport to travel to Ghana?

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Yes, please review US Department of State website for more details. Allow about 10-12 weeks for processing. Expedited processing can take 4-6 weeks with additional costs involved. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply.html

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How do I get a Ghana visa?

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Please review Ghana Embassy website (in DC or New York) for step by step process. Single entry visa is $60, multiple entry visa is $100. Obtaining a visa takes about 10-15 days. Expedited processing take 5 days and prices increase. DC- https://ghanaembassydc.org/visa/ NY- https://ghanaconsulatenewyork.org/gcn/VisaApplication.aspx

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Do they accept USD in Ghana?

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Yes, USD are accepted at most commercial businesses, as well as debit and credit cards. Some local business only accept Ghana cedis (cash). Money can be exchanged at the forex bureau at Kotoka International Airport.

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How much money should I bring to Ghana?

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At minimum $100-150/day should be sufficient to be comfortable and enjoy tourist sites.