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

Portland is the most populous city in the state of Oregon and the second-most populous city in the Pacific Northwest after Seattle. The Portland metropolitan area has a population of 2.5 million people and is the 25th most populous metropolis in the United States. The city is located on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers, which meet on the northern end of the Willamette Valley. The valley stretches for 150 miles between forested mountains containing rich farmland and scenic views. Over 250 agricultural items are produced here, including award winning wines like pinot noir and hops used in the production of craft beer. There are a few hundred Ghanaian immigrants living in the Portland area and the city is home to the Ghana Association of Oregon. Portland hosts the annual Homowo Festival of African Arts in Oregon, which celebrates the traditions and culture of the Ga people of Ghana along with music and dance performances from other West Africans living in Oregon. Portland’s connections with Ghana flow in both directions: the city has several nonprofit organizations that provide education and health services to rural areas of Ghana, and Portland State University and the University of Oregon (in Eugene, 2 hours away by car) both have study abroad programs in Ghana.

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, and it shares a border with Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, and Togo. Its land area is roughly the size of the state of Oregon. 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. Portland tourists will enjoy visiting sites such as Cape Coast Castle, Independence Square, the W.E.B. Du Bois Centre, and the Manhiya Palace Museum (in Kumasi) 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.

Obtaining a Ghana Visa from Portland

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 Portland, 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 Portland

If you are a citizen of Ghana living in the Portland 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 Portland or anywhere in the state of Oregon 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 Portland:

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