List of required documents:
- Passport
Original signed passport with at least six months of remaining validity and two blank visa pages, that is valid for at least 90 days after the visa expiry date.
Ā Ā Ā Ā 2.Ā Visa Application Form
One completed and signed Visa Application Form. An application has to be filled out completely. If the answer is none, write āNONEā. If a question does not apply, type āN/Aā.
Ā Ā Ā Ā 3.Ā Passport-type photo
Two color 2 x 2 photos that meet the following strict criteria: taken within the last six months, against an all white background, printed on high-quality photo paper.Ā Ā Ā
Ā Ā Ā Ā 4.Ā Itinerary
Copy of round trip tickets or detailed itinerary for the duration of the trip (Applicant’s name must be on itinerary).
- Birth certificate. A copy of the applicant’s birth certificate.
- Letter of consent. Letter has to be signed by both parents.
- Parents’ copies of ID’s.
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List of required documents:
- Passport
Original signed passport with at least six months of remaining validity and two blank visa pages, that is valid for at least 90 days after the visa expiry date.
Ā Ā Ā Ā 2.Ā Visa Application Form
One completed and signed Visa Application Form. An application has to be filled out completely. If the answer is none, write āNONEā. If a question does not apply, type āN/Aā.
Ā Ā Ā Ā 3.Ā Passport-type photo
Two color 2 x 2 photos that meet the following strict criteria: taken within the last six months, against an all white background, printed on high-quality photo paper.Ā Ā Ā
Ā Ā Ā Ā 4.Ā Business invitation
A business invitation letter from the sponsoring company in Ghana. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to “The Consulate of Ghana, Visa Section”, and signed by a senior manager (an equivalent to Vice-President or above) and stamped with the company seal. The business letter must include the following information:
- Personal information of the applicant: name, gender, date of birth, passport details, and job title.
- State the nature of the business to be conducted (i. e. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.), the dates of the visit, and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Ghana.
- Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (i. e. a one year multiple entry business visa).
- State who will bear the costs of the applicant’s accommodations in Ghana.
A sample outline can be found here.
Consular Officers may call the inviting host to verify information on the invitation and the visa application. Due to time zone differences the Consular Officer may try to reach the inviting person during what is night in Ghana, and it is important the call is expected.
Ā Ā Ā Ā 5.Ā Business Cover Letter
Letter from US based employer or sponsoring company, on company letterhead, which must introduce the applicant, indicate the applicant’s employment status/position held in the company, and clearly state the purpose of visit to China. The business letter must also indicate who will be financially responsible for the applicant, provide detailed contact information in host country, and specify the number of entries (single, double or multiple) and visa validity (3 months, 6 months, 1 year, etc.) being requested.
- Birth certificate. A copy of the applicant’s birth certificate.
- Letter of consent. Letter has to be signed by both parents.
- Parents’ copies of ID’s.