Ghana is located in West Africa on the coast of the Gulf of Guinea. Several international airlines operate regular scheduled flights to Ghana from major cities in North America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

Here you can find information that helps you plan your trip and remind you of what you need before you travel to Ghana.


Visa
Travellers to Ghana must hold a return or onward ticket as well as all documents needed for your next destination. A Visa can be obtained on arrival at the airport provided prior consent has been obtained with the Director of Immigration a minimum of 48 hours before arrival. A copy of the bio data and photo page of the visitor's passport should accompany the application. Applications can be made by the visitor's host, business or sponsor; or directly by fax or email. The host or applicant will require a copy of the fax or email in order to pay for the visa.

See Activities in the menu on the left to see what HELGARD Travel & Tours and Car Rental can do for you to help with your visa.

Passport and visa requirements can change at short notice. You are advised to check with your embassy or consulate in Ghana or the Ghanaian embassy in your home country to see what documents you will need to be able to travel into Ghana.


Health Requirements
It is mandatory for visitors to Ghana to have a health certificate stating that they have a valid yellow fever vaccination.

Prophylactics against malaria are recommended, but are also readily available in Ghana. Ask your doctor for advice. See the CEO's interview about malaria prophylactics. Also bring enough insect repellent to prevent being bitten between sunset and sunrise.

Also be wary to go swimming. Ask the local population if the water is infested with Bilharzia. Bilharzia is easy treated, but a nuisance which can best be avoided.

As situations may change always consult your doctor or specialist at least 6 weeks in advance about your travel destination. It is advised to drink bottled water or boiled purified water.

Good hospitals and clinics are found in the cities and major towns, but facilities outside urban areas could be poor and emergency services are limited. Medical insurance is advised and should cover medical evacuation.


Climate
Ghana is a warm, luscious, tropical country and known as the land of sunshine. The rainy season lasts from April to October in northern Ghana and from April to June and again from September to October in the south. Temperatures range from 21°C to 38°C with a relatively high humidity. In most areas the temperatures are highest in March and lowest in August, after the rains. Variations between day and night temperatures are small.