Closest Metro Stop:
Van Ness-UDC 
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Phone: +1 (202) 686-4520
Website: ghanaembassy.org
Email: consular[at]ghanaembassy.org
Pick Up Hours: Monday-Thursday, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Drop Off Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - Noon
Address: 3512 International Drive NW, Washington DC 20008.
Van Ness-UDC Metro Station on the Red Line of the Metro System is the closest station to the Embassy of Ghana. From the station, it is approximately a 9-minute walk to the Embassy. Use the map and directions shown below to find suggested routes.
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Quick Facts
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Can I Obtain My Visa for Ghana on Arrival?
Ghana does not offer a visa on arrival option for U.S. citizens. Ghana allows citizens of certain countries to obtain their visas upon arrival, but this does not apply to U.S. citizens. All U.S. citizens must have their Ghana visa before departing. If you arrive and do not have a visa, you will be denied entrance into Ghana.
What Types of Materials Support My Ghana Visa Application?
In order to apply for a visa to Ghana, you will need:
Valid Passport
Passport Photos that meet the requirements of the Embassy of Ghana
Proof of Travel Arrangements
Proof of the Yellow Fever Vaccine
Properly completed Ghana Visa Application Form
Money Order
Depending on your age and the purpose of your trip to Ghana, you may also need:
Parental Consent Form
Copy of Parents’ Passports
Invitation Letter
Hotel Confirmation
Business Introduction Letter
The Embassy
The Embassy of Ghana is located at the international center area, near the Office of the Foreign Mission (OFM) of the Department of State, University of the District of Columbia (UDC), and the INTELSAT Headquarter.
U.S. Citizens
U.S. Citizens must have a valid passport and a visa to travel to Ghana, whether for business or tourism. Not only is a U.S. Passport required, but also is evidence of a yellow fever vaccination. In addition to a visa, travelers to Ghana should make sure their passports have 6 months of validity after the planned date of departure from Ghana and a blank visa page for the entry and exit stamp.
All foreign nationals who are over 6 years old and who have been in Ghana for a cumulative period of 90 days or longer during a calendar year are required to register with the National Identification Authority (NIA). NIA will issue registered foreign nationals a Non-citizen Ghanacard. The Non-citizen Ghanacard will be necessary for all transactions that require identification, i.e. opening bank accounts, work permits, driver's licenses, etc.
Click here to register your trip with the U.S. Embassy in your destination country
The U.S. State Department strongly encourages American Citizens planning international travel to register with the U.S. Embassy in the countries they plan to visit.
