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Single parents or other adults travelling alone with children should note that some countries require documentary evidence of parental responsibility before allowing lone parents to enter the country or in some cases before permitting the children to leave the country. For exact requirements contact the Ghana High Commission or Embassy (see Contact Addresses).

Passport valid for six months required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except the following for stays of up to three months:
(a) those in transit to a third country travelling within 24 hours, as long as they hold onward tickets with reserved seats and do not leave the airport.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy or high commission to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

Tourist/Business: £30 (single-entry); £40 (multiple-entry; six months); £60 (multiple-entry; one year); £70 (multiple-entry; two years); Transit: £10.

Valid for entry three months from the date of issue. However, length of stay is at the discretion of airport officials and only one month is guaranteed. Visas may be extended when in Ghana. Visas for one year may be granted for specific purposes.

Consulate (or consular section at embassy or high commission); postal applications are accepted; see Contact Addresses for details. A visa can be issued on arrival to nationals of countries without a Ghanaian mission or consulate, but only if prior notice is given to the Director of Immigration by the traveller or their sponsor prior to arrival; see Contact Addresses.

Four for personal, a minimum of 10 for postal applications.

PO Box 4386, Accra, Ghana
Tel: (21) 666 701.
Website: www.ghanatourism.gov.gh

104 Highgate Hill, London N6 5HE, UK
Tel: (020) 8342 7500 or 7501 (visa section).
Website: www.ghana-com.co.uk
Consulate opening hours: Mon-Fri 0930-1300.

13 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8PN, UK
Tel: (020) 7235 4142.
Website: www.ghana-com.co.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0930-1730.

3512 International Drive, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 686 4520.
Website: www.ghanaembassy.org

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Health insurance is essential, preferably with cover for emergency evacuation. Medical facilities exist in all the regional capitals as well as in most towns and villages. Emergency medical facilities are extremely limited.

* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required by all travellers.

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2007-December 2008 period.

2007
1 Jan New Year’s Day.
6 Mar Independence Day.
6 Apr Good Friday.
9 Apr Easter Monday.
1 May Labour Day.
25 May Africa Day.
1 Jul Republic Day.
13 Oct Eid al Fitr (End of Ramadan).
7 Dec National Farmers’ Day.
20 Dec Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice).
25-26 Dec Christmas.
31 Dec Revolution Day.

2008
1 Jan New Year’s Day.
6 Mar Independence Day. 
21 Mar Good Friday.
24 Mar Easter Monday.
1 May Labour Day.
25 May Africa Day.
1 Jul Republic Day.
2 Oct Eid al Fitr (End of Ramadan). 
5 Dec National Farmers’ Day.
9 Dec Eid al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice).
25-26 Dec Christmas.
31 Dec Revolution Day.

Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Many restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking. Some disruption may continue into Eid al-Fitr itself. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha may last anything from two to 10 days, depending on the region.