Student Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- 5 business days
- Fee
- $35 USD
- Validity
- Duration of academic program
- Entry
- Single entry
Student visa for full-time study at Ghanaian educational institutions. Can be extended in Ghana as needed for continuation of studies.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Full-time study at accredited Ghanaian educational institution
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Financial
Demonstrate ability to cover tuition and living expenses
Minimum funds: $500 USD per month
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Standard passport size, full face on plain white background
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Bank statement
Minimum balance: $500 USD per month for duration of studies; Months required: 3
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: No
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Admission letter
Must be notarized: No; Must be original: Yes; Must show program dates: Yes
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Ghana Student Visa Application Form; Form url: Available at Ghana embassy/consulate websites
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Vaccination certificate
Required vaccines: Yellow Fever; Validity months: 120
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Online payment to embassy; Amount: $35 USD
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Proof of enrollment
Provide proof of enrolment or admission from the school, university or training provider.
Must be current: Yes; Must be original: Yes
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather passport, photos, admission letter from Ghanaian institution, proof of tuition payment/financial sponsorship, bank statements, and yellow fever certificate
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Online application
Complete Ghana student visa application form online
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Fee payment
Pay student visa fee online
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Document submission
Submit application and supporting documents to Ghana embassy
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Processing wait
Wait for visa processing
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Visa collection
Collect passport with student visa