The Ghana Embassy Brussels is located at Boulevard du Général Wahis 7, 1030 Schaerbeek . All visa forms should be submitted at the reception, which is located at the ground floor of the embassy building.
The Consular Affairs is open from 10.00am to 12.00 am on Mondays to Thursdays.
a) Visa type:
In line with the Immigration Laws of Ghana, we issue various types of entry Visas to non-Ghanaians on demand. Below are the various types of Visas issued at the Brussels Embassy with the respective Visa fees attached:
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Single Entry (Tourist/Business) - €50 |
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Multiple Entry (3 months) - €100 |
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Multiple Entry (6 months) - €150 |
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Multiple Entry (1 year) - €200 |
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Transit Visa - €25 |
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Note:
In the case of Commonwealth Nations ' Entry Permits, issued by the Ghana diplomatic Mission or Consulate abroad or any other Visa Issuing Authority mandated by the Ghana Government to act on its behalf will be considered.
b) Exemptions
ECOWAS nationals and those of the Countries with which the Government of Ghana has specific bilateral agreements, are exempted. The following are so far considered exempted Countries.
Under Section 3 (Exemption) of the Ghana Visa Regulations, the following Countries and Categories of persons are exempted from entry visas to Ghana .
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Citizens of ECOWAS Countries with valid documents or the necessary visas. |
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Nationals of the following Countries: |
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* Kenya |
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* Zimbabwe |
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* Egypt |
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* Singapore |
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* Hong Kong specialized Administrative Areas |
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* Mauritius |
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Holders of Cuban Diplomatic Passport |
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Holders of German Diplomatic and Service Passport for a period not exceeding three (3) months. |
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Holders of Passports of Regional Economic Communities of Africa and African Economic Community |
Nationals of the following Commonwealth East and Southern Africa Countries may obtain Ghana Entry Visas from Missions / Consulates abroad or may obtain visas at the point of Entry in Ghana .
The Commonwealth East and South African Countries include:
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* Malawi
* Swaziland
* Tanzania
* Zambia
* Lesotho
* Uganda
* Botswana . |
Persons in direct airside transit.
c) Prohibited Immigrants
The under-mentioned categories are Prohibited immigrants:
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A person of unsound mind |
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A person declared by medical personnel |
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A person considered to be a security risk |
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A person against whom there is a deportation order in force |
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A person who has been sentenced in a foreign Country for extradition under the Extradition Act 1960 |
d) Inoculation:
In accordance with International Regulations all persons entering Ghana are requested to have valid certificates of Immunization against Yellow Fever.
Valid Certificate of inoculation against Yellow Fever will be inspected at point of entry into Ghana (at Kotoka International Airport and any other air or seaports).
Ensure you take back your inoculation certificate and present it at the Port of Entry in Ghana .
e) General Visa Conditions
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Visa may be granted to personnel of International Organization and visitors to Ghana for tourism, study, business or transit. |
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Visa may be granted for single or multiple entries. |
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Visitors travelling on business are required to furnish evidence of that fact, such as a letter from their companies, firms or organizations. While those travelling at the invitation of Ghanaian nationals or residents or Ghanaian Institutions should provide letter of invitation to that effect. It is preferred the Ghanaian hosts copy such invitation directly to the Ghana Embassy, Consular Section. |
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Emergency visas may be issued at the various entry points to travellers who arrive from a Country where there is no Ghanaian Diplomatic or Consular representative, but such applications must be authorized by the Director of the Immigration Service of Ghana through applicants' sponsors before their arrival in Ghana . |
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Visa extensions are possible only with the authorization of the Director of Ghana Immigration Service or Persons acting in that capacity. Tourist may be allowed a period of stay of up to three (3) months if the Ghana Immigration Service is satisfied that such tourists have sufficient financial support directly or through their sponsors. |
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Persons who enter Ghana , as visitors are not permitted to take up employment even if there happens to be a vacancy on the Immigrant Quota of a prospective employer. |
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Professionals (Doctors, Lawyers, Nurses, Accountants and Economist etc.) are required to provide prove of their qualifications in order that the eligibility of their registration may be determined. |
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The Validity of the Applicant's Passport should be more or equal to 6 months at the time of application for the Ghana Entry Visa. |
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For teenage applicants under 18 years old, letters of Guarantee from applicants' Parent(s) or Guardian(s) are required too. |
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All Official Applicants must pass through the Host Ministry of Foreign Affairs (GAIMUSHO) and backed with a Note Verbale requesting for the specific visa in the Name and Profession (purpose) of the applicant. |
Note:
(1)Multiple Entry Visas endorsed for six (6) months means that the applicant is granted unlimited entries into Ghana within six (6) months of date of issue of the visa. It does not entitle the applicant to enter and remain in Ghana for six (6) months without any exits.
(2)On each entry into Ghana , the Immigration Service shall determine the duration of stay.
(3)Applicants should be Belgian Nationals or other citizens officially resident in Belgium with valid residence visa or otherwise permitted by the Belgian Immigration Authorities.
f) Application
Applicants should submit-one set of signed Visa Application Forms (In Quadruplicate) and other documents. These includes:
- Four fully completed Visa Application Form in BLOCK CAPITALS (only in English).
- Four (4) Recent Passport size photographs ( taken full face & Preferably Colored )
- Valid Passport for at least six (6) months (before expiry)
Please remember that any incomplete form and /or incorrect submission will be considered as void. Mission will take no responsibilities for any delays or damages.
Download the forms
g) Visa Fees and Methods of Payments:
- Single Entry (Tourist/Business) - €50
- Multiple Entry (3 months) - €100
- Multiple Entry (6 months) - €150
- Multiple Entry ( 1 year)) - €200
- Transit - €25
All Visa application fees are non-refundable.
h) Processing Period
It takes THREE (3) working days to process an application submitted at the reception. This means if you submit your application on Monday, you can collect your visa on Wednesday.
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