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

The city of Dallas and the surrounding metropolitan area is the most populous metropolis in the southern United States and fourth-most populous in the country. The Dallas metropolitan area—known as the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, or DFW by local residents—has a population of 7.6 million people and includes the cities of Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, Irving, Garland, Richardson, Frisco, Mesquite, Denton, Grand Prairie, and McKinney. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, located in North Texas, is one of the fastest growing regions in the country thanks to its low cost of living, low taxes, abundance of resources, and ease of doing business. Dallas has the second-highest concentration of Fortune 500 companies in the United States and there is a long list of corporations that have been relocating to the area from other parts of the country. Dallas has a growing population of immigrants, which includes an increasing number of Ghanaian immigrants that use their professional experience, high academic attainment levels, and commitment to hard work to achieve success in America. There are now several thousand immigrants from Ghana living in DFW and the community now has its own GhanaFest, an annual festival celebrating Ghanaian culture, food, and music.

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 beautiful coastline along the Gulf of Guinea and Atlantic Ocean. This region, known as the Gold Coast, was home to several empires for centuries (led by the Kingdom of Ashanti) before foreign powers began battling for dominance during the era of European colonization. Ghana was one of the few African states that actively resisted colonization during the 1700s and 1800s, fighting for more than a century against Great Britain’s effort to control the country. Finally, after decades as a British colony, Ghana became the first country in Africa to gain full political and economic independence in 1957. Tourists from Dallas can learn more about some of this history by visiting sites such as Independence Square, Cape Coast Castle, the W.E.B. Du Bois Centre, and the Manhiya Palace Museum (in Kumasi). Others will enjoy the natural attractions of Ghana such as the rainforests of Kakum National Park, the savannahs of Mole National Park, Wli Waterfalls, and beautiful beaches in the Western Region. The Western Region is also home to Ghana’s oil and gas industry, a growing sector of the economy that has strong ties to Texas through Dallas-based Kosmos Energy.

Obtaining a Ghana Visa from Dallas

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 Dallas, you must first 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 is $100 for U.S. citizens plus $4.14 for the payment processing fee.

If you need the visa faster, there is an option to pay an additional $40 for the single-entry visa (plus $4.14 for the payment processing fee) or an additional $100 for the multiple-entry visa (plus $7.23 for the payment processing fee). Processing time for this rush service is 5 business days (plus transit time). If you need the visa faster, please contact our company and we can provide you with options for expedited services.

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 Dallas

If you are a citizen of Ghana living in the Dallas 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 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 Dallas or anywhere in the North Texas 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 Dallas:

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