How to Apply for a Ghana Visa in Boston : visasupply.com

Boston is one of America’s oldest cities and has a rich history that attracts over 20 million tourists each year. Known as the “intellectual capital of the United States”, Boston is a center of education that has more than 350,000 college students from around the world, making up over 7% of the metro area’s population. Boston University has one of the oldest and largest African Studies programs in the country and offers courses in eight indigenous African languages, including Twi, one of the languages spoken in Ghana. The African Language Program at Harvard also offers Twi language courses. Greater Boston is the eleventh-most populous metropolitan area in the United States with a population of 4.9 million people, and includes towns such as Cambridge, Brookline, Quincy, Brockton, Lynn, Newton, Waltham, and Medford. Although not officially part of Greater Boston, the city of Worcester (an hour outside of Boston) has one on the largest Ghanaian immigrant communities in the United States. In fact, Worcester has nearly 40,000 immigrants from Ghana, making this one of the largest Ghanaian communities outside of Ghana. The current president of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, has visited this city on two different occasions.

Ghana is a West African nation of 31 million people that has over 100 ethnic groups speaking nearly 80 languages. The country has 335 miles of coastline along the Gulf of Guinea and Atlantic Ocean, and shares a border with Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, and Togo. Ghana has a proud history and rich culture that is one of the most influential on the African continent. Led by Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first president and icon of the Pan-Africanism Movement, this was the first country in Sub-Saharan Africa to gain full economic and political independence during the era of European colonialism. Boston tourists will enjoy visiting sites such as Cape Coast Castle, Independence Square, and the W.E.B. Du Bois Centre to learn about the history of Ghana. Others will enjoy the natural attractions of Ghana such as Kakum National Park, Mole National Park, Wli Waterfalls, and the numerous beautiful beaches in the Western Region. On the business front, Ghana’s economy has been on a tear in recent years and it will continue to grow with the advent of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), making Africa the largest free-trade area in the world. Ghana is an important market for Boston companies like American Tower that are helping to build the country’s infrastructure.

Obtaining a Ghana Visa from Boston

Visas for Ghana are issued by the Ghanaian government in the United States. The government of Ghana is represented by their embassy located in Washington, D.C. and two consulates located in New York City and Little Rock, Arkansas. To apply for a Ghana visa from Boston, you have two options:

1) You can fill out the visa application online through the Ghana embassy website and then send your original passport and supporting documents to their office by US Mail, FedEx, or UPS. Here is the address:

Embassy of Ghana
Consular Section
3512 International Dr. NW
Washington, DC 20008

It is important to review the requirements for visas on the Ghana embassy website and ensure your application and all supporting documents are accurate. Here is the link to the embassy website with detailed information: Visa Application - Embassy of Ghana, Washington DC (ghanaembassydc.org)

You have the option of paying for UPS return shipping online when you complete your application (the shipping fee is $29.75) or you can include a self-addressed USPS (US Postal Service Express Mail or Priority Mail), FedEx, or UPS prepaid envelope (please make note of the tracking number) so the embassy can return your passport and visa to your home or office.

The government fee for the single-entry visa using the regular processing of 15 business days (plus transit time) is $60 for U.S. citizens plus $3.10 for the payment processing fee. The government fee for the multiple-entry visa using the regular processing of 10 – 15 days (plus transit time) is $100 for U.S. citizens plus $4.14 for the payment processing fee.

2) For those that need a visa fast, you can send your application to the consulate in New York City. The consulate offers 3-day and 1-day service for those willing to pay the expedite fee. Please review the Ghana Consulate New York website for more information: Ghana Consulate New York.

Other things to consider:

U.S. citizens must have a valid visa and a passport that does not expire within six months of your date of entry into Ghana.
Your U.S. passport must be signed; the signature page of your passport is located opposite the data page that has your name and photo.
All visitors to Ghana are required to have a valid World Health Organization (WHO) card with yellow fever vaccination. The vaccination should be taken at least ten 10 days before your date of departure to Ghana. Please use the following link from the Center for Disease Control website to find the nearest clinic offering the yellow fever vaccine: Search for Stamaril yellow fever vaccination clinics | Travelers' Health | CDC
Please read the latest guidelines regarding COVID-19 on the Ghana embassy website: COVID-19 - Embassy of Ghana, Washington DC (ghanaembassydc.org)
It is recommended to purchase travel insurance before any international trip in case of medical emergencies. We advise getting the Geo Blue Voyager Single Trip Plan.

Emergency Assistance for Ghana Citizens in Boston

If you are a citizen of Ghana living in the Boston area with an emergency or require urgent assistance, you can reach the embassy in Washington, D.C. by calling 202-686-4520 or by email at info@ghanaembassydc.org. You can find more information on the Embassy of Ghana website: Passport Application - Embassy of Ghana, Washington DC (ghanaembassydc.org). You can also reach the consulate in New York City by calling 212-832-1300 and then dialing extension 203, 239, or 240. Here is the link to the Ghana Consulate New York website with information about passports: Ghana Consulate New York.

You must appear in person at the embassy or consulate (by appointment only) to obtain a new passport, renew your existing passport, or replace a lost or stolen Ghana passport. Please click on the following link to schedule your appointment at the embassy: Book Appointment – CONSULAR SERVICES (ghanapv.org)

We Can Help if You Need Assistance

If you live in Boston or anywhere in the New England region and have difficulty applying for a Ghana visa, or require assistance with this process, please give our office a call at 404-682-5445 or schedule an appointment with our company. We are a private agency in Atlanta providing Ghana visa services for Americans and other U.S.-based residents. Our number one goal is to ensure your application documents for a visa are submitted accurately to the Ghanaian government. Our services eliminate delays and give you the peace of mind to focus on your travel plans.

We provide the following Ghana visa services for our customers in Boston:

Ghana Tourist Visa
Ghana Business Visa
Ghana Student Visa
Ghana Diplomatic Visa
Ghana Official Visa
Ghana Hotel Accommodations