The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) will issue your Visa on Arrival. That is official. However, the final approval is impossible without verified, compliant Host Facilitation. You cannot legally secure entry without proof of a legitimate local sponsor—a step that stops most repatriates cold. DAGh is your certified host insurance, closing this official loophole. Avoid denied entry. Read the official requirement from GIS here
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) will issue your Visa on Arrival. That is official. However, the final approval is impossible without verified, compliant Host Facilitation. You cannot legally secure entry without proof of a legitimate local sponsor—a step that stops most repatriates cold. DAGh is your certified host insurance, closing this official loophole. Avoid denied entry. Read the official requirement from GIS here
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DAGh provides trusted, experience-based guidance to help you navigate Ghana’s entry and visa requirements. However, please note:
Mandatory Pre-Approval:
The traditional “Visa on Arrival” process has changed. You must obtain official pre-approval from the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) before boarding your flight. Relying on outdated information may result in denied boarding or entry.
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It is not legal, immigration, or professional travel advice.
DAGh is an advocacy organization—not a government or legal authority.
Visa rules, fees, and procedures change frequently, and we are not liable for any decisions or outcomes based on this information.
Your safe and smooth entry into Ghana is our priority, and we update our guidance as regulations evolve.
Getting a Visa on Arrival pre-approval is a mandatory step required by Ghana Immigration Service. Diaspora Affairs Ghana provides trusted, step-by-step support to make it fast, accurate, and stress-free. With our guidance, you can focus on your trip while we ensure your pre-approval is confirmed.
Note: Travelers from certain countries, including ECOWAS member states, may be exempt. Citizens of countries without a Ghanaian embassy or consulate may be eligible for Visa on Arrival if traveling on short notice and meeting special requirements.
Visa on Arrival pre-approval is essential because:
To obtain a Visa on Arrival, travelers must meet certain requirements:
Once your Visa on Arrival pre-approval is confirmed:
Service Hours: The service is available from Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM GMT.
Please note that this is also a 24-hour service.
Payment: A payment of 1450 GHS is required for the pre-approval letter.
Mobile Money Details: Payments should be sent via mobile money
Process: Upon confirmation of your payment, we will process your application and provide you with the official pre-approval letter.
Payment at the Airport: Upon Arrival: A final payment of $200 USD is required at the immigration counter at Kotoka International Airport to receive your visa.
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No. Ghana’s Visa on Arrival program requires mandatory digital pre-approval before you board your flight. Manual walk-ins at Kotoka International Airport have transitioned to the updated electronic system, and air
Standard legal processing through Diaspora Affairs Gh compliance channels takes 3 to 5 working days, with delivery typically 1 to 3 days prior to departure. For short-notice travel emergencies, an Expedited Emergency Package guarantees processing within a strict 24-hour window.
Eligibility depends strictly on your nationality and the destination country’s current immigration policies.
It typically allows a short-term stay ranging from 14 to 30 days, usually for tourism or casual business visits.
Your passport must have at least six months of validity remaining from your date of entry.
Yes, you must provide a valid hotel booking or a residential address where you will reside.
Yes, most locations require two recent passport-sized photos (typically 4×6 cm or 2×2 inches) with a white background.
Extension rules depend entirely on local laws; some countries allow a one-time extension at an immigration office, while others strictly forbid it.
No, working, seeking employment, or engaging in long-term study is strictly illegal on a VoA.
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