Journalist Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Processing time
- 5-7 business days
- Fee
- $60 USD
- Validity
- 90 days from issuance
- Entry
- Single entry
Issued to media personnel for journalism or press-related activities in Ghana. Requires press accreditation verification.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Journalism, press coverage, media reporting activities
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Employment
Must be accredited journalist or media professional
Required status: Employed by recognized media organization with valid press credentials
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
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Employment letter
Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.
Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: No
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Ghana Journalist Visa Application Form; Form url: Available at Ghana embassy/consulate
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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: $60 USD
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Press credentials
Provide a press card, assignment letter or accreditation from the media organisation you represent.
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather passport, photos, press credentials/accreditation, assignment letter from media organization, and yellow fever certificate
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Online application
Apply for press accreditation and complete visa application
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Fee payment
Pay journalist visa fee
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Document submission
Submit application and credentials to Ghana embassy
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Processing wait
Wait for visa processing and press accreditation verification
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Visa collection
Collect passport with journalist visa