Health and Vaccination

Passengers arriving to Ghana are required to have both Yellow Fever and Covid-19 Vaccinations or in the case of Covid-19, obtain a negative PCR test result not more than 72hrs before departure, complete additional health declaration forms on arrival, and may undergo a further COVID test on arrival if warranted.

The Ghana Health Declaration Form can be accessed online at http://www.ghs-hdf.org. Passengers are strongly encouraged to fill out this form as it helps in complying with social distancing and other Covid 19 protocols on arrival in Ghana.

Coronavirus tests before departure

On 21 April 2021, the Government of Ghana introduced the mandatory digitization of all COVID-19 tests for international air travel, with the implementation of the Trusted Travel scheme. Passengers traveling to Ghana MUST now comply with following:

1. HAVE a vaccination card indicating that you have taken any of the USA FDA Approved vaccines from either Moderna, Johnson and Johnson or Pfizer in the last 10 days prior to travel.

2. HAVE taken a Polymerize Chain Reaction (PCR) COVID test within the last 72 hours of departure with a negative result.

3. Create an account at https://africacdc.org/trusted-travelwith the same email address and mobile telephone number you provided for your PCR test. If your provider is unable to upload your test certificate on your behalf, you should enter your TT or BIOMARS code from your PCR certificate or upload the certificate yourself.

4. Whilst the system outlined in paragraphs 1&2(above) remains new we also recommend traveling with hard copy proof of this negative Polymerize Chain Reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test result, to present on arrival and departure.

Children under the age of 5 are exempt. For passengers who have transited through other countries before arriving in Ghana, the first country of departure will be the reference point. 

The same arrangements apply to passengers departing from Ghana, and you may not be allowed to leave board flights without uploading a certified Polymerize Chain Reaction (PCR) COVID test. Visit http://www.africacdc.org/trusted-travel for a certified list of providers in Ghana. 

Further checks and forms upon arrival

Upon arrival in Ghana, passengers are also required to:

5. Complete an online health declaration form pre-departure (If not completed before departure). All passengers may also be asked to complete hard copy self-declaration forms on the flight, confirming they are fit to travel and providing details to facilitate contact tracing.

6. Wear a face mask throughout their flight and upon landing in Accra.

7. Undergo a temperature check on arrival.

Quarantine Requirements

All arriving passengers should be prepared to comply with Ghana’s COVID-19 Health Protocols. Passengers arriving in Ghana are reminded that COVID-19 protocols at the airport may be subject to change as the new screening process evolves. See the guidance from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (http://www.gcaa.com.gh), or the Ghana Airports Company Limited (http://www.gacl.com.gh). 

Transiting Ghana

Transit passengers, except where they will remain in the airport throughout or those who were diverted to Accra for an emergency, may be subject to COVID-19 testing as outlined above. 

Regular Visas Entry requirements

If you are not a Ghanaian or ECOWAS National, you will need a visa to enter Ghana. You may visit any Ghana High Commission in your region for a Visa a reduced cost however you may need to provide a much longer lead time to process your visa especially on short notice. Also note the Ghana High Commission accepts postal applications only. Absolutely NO walk-ins.

Passport validity

All visiting FOREIGN including ECOWAS nationals should have a valid passport for a minimum period of 6 months from the date of entry into Ghana.

Have a Question

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