How to Apply for a Ghana Visa in Miami

The Greater Miami Area is the seventh-largest metropolitan area in the United States and has a population of 6.2 million people.  The metropolitan area is composed of Miami-Dade County, Broward County, and Palm Beach County.  Its main cities include Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Hialeah, Coral Gables, Miami Gardens, Miramar, Homestead, Davie, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, and Boca Raton.  This is a diverse community where 40% of the population was born in another country, and it is one of America’s most important cities for international trade.  Miami is a business hub for the Latin American region and is often thought of as the unofficial “Capital of Latin America”.  Although the population of West African immigrants in Miami is small and there are only about 1,000 Ghanaians in South Florida, the area has potential to serve as a center of global trade between Africa and the Americas region on account of its geographic location as the closest US city to West Africa.  As Ghana and other African nations continue to rise both economically and culturally, so will the fortunes of those Americans and Ghanaian-Americans in places like Miami who are working diligently to build-up relations between our two great nations.      

Ghana is a West African country located along the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Guinea that borders Togo, Burkina Faso, and Ivory Coast.  This nation of 31 million people has a proud history and rich culture that is one of the most influential in Africa.  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 independence during the era of European colonialism.  The ideals of the Pan-Africanism Movement are manifested today by the growing number of American tourists traveling to Ghana from U.S. cities like Miami to learn more about their cultural heritage and history.  Ghana has extended the welcome mat to Americans and others around the world in the Black Diaspora through their “Year of Return” and “Beyond the Return” campaigns.  These campaigns not only strengthen the bonds of friendship between Ghana and the United States, but also bolster economic ties.  American tourists and Ghanaian “returnees” coming from Miami with a mind for business will surely find plenty of investment opportunities throughout their trip to Ghana.  Real estate, construction, agribusiness, tourism, entertainment, energy, and education are just a few of the sectors in Ghana with tremendous growth potential.

Obtaining a Ghana Visa from Miami

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 Miami, 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 Miami

If you are a citizen of Ghana living in the Miami 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 Miami or anywhere in South Florida 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 Miami:

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