VISITOR INFORMATION
Visa to Conference
Arriving in Ghana and Conference Venue
Accomodation
Tourism/Recreation
Eating Places/Restaurants/Bars/Others
VISA TO CONFERENCE
Ghana Visa Regulations - Entry Requirements [Only Registered Participants Will Receive Formal Invitation for Visa Application. Send Request for Invitation Letter with Registration Confirmation to scbafrica2009@conbio.org]
1. All persons entering Ghana must be in possession of a valid passport or Travel Documents establishing the identity of the holder. Travel Documents include Laisser-Passer and other travel documents issued by International Agencies recognised by the Government of Ghana.
2. Entry Visas
All foreigners entering Ghana, unless covered by para 3(1) require Entry Visas. Entry Visas must be obtained prior to arrival in Ghana and may be obtained from a Ghana Embassy, High Commission or Consulate abroad. Where Ghana has no Consular or Diplomatic representation, an application for Entry Visa may be made to the nearest Diplomatic Mission or Consulate authorised by the Government of Ghana to act on its behalf. The following sites may be useful: http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/foreign_affairs/abroad.php, http://www.ghana50.gov.gh/tourism/index.php?op=mission, http://www.ghanaembassy.or.jp/mission-africa.html
Ghana Entry Visa may be issued on arrival if the Director of Immigration has prior notification from travellers or their sponsors. Applications must be made to:
Director of Immigration
Ghana Immigration Service
Private Mail Bag
Ministries Post Office-Accra
Tel: 00233-21-221667 / 225321 / 224445
Fax 00233-21-226996
3. Exemptions [The following categories are exempted from obtaining entry visas to Ghana]
a. Citizens Of ECOWAS Countries [Nigeria, Benin, Mauritania, Niger, Gambia, Senegal, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Guinea Bissau, Togo, Cote D'ivoire, Burkina Faso, Liberia, Cape Verde, Mali]
b. Nationals of Kenya, Malaysia and Singapore Holders of German and Cuban Diplomatic/Service Passports
c. Persons in direct airside transit.
4. Other
- Intending travellers must note that the possession of the appropriate documents does not confer a right of entry. Travellers may be refused entry into Ghana if they fall within the category of prohibited Immigrant and if they do not satisfy Immigration requirements at the point of entry.
- The Government of Ghana will not be financially liable for their repatriation.
- Professional and Business persons are to produce invitation letters from their business counterparts in Ghana and a letter from your home country. Persons who enter Ghana ostensibly as visitors may not be permitted to take employment.
5. Basic Application Requirements:
- Valid Passport (valid for at least 6 months)
- Four studio passport size photographs
- Photocopy of round trip ticket or e_Ticket card
- Copy of Yellow Fever Vaccination card
Fees: Some amount of money is charged for Entry Visas
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ARRIVING IN GHANA AND CONFERENCE VENUE
Accra, the Ghanaian capital city is served by the only international airport, the Kotoka International Airport [KIA]. For more information on KIA and Ghana, visit http://www.ghanaairports.com.gh/
The conference venue is the University of Ghana main campus, located in the Legon suburb of Accra. Legon means "Hill of Knowledge" and situated about twelve kilometres north-east of the central business district, and only 10 minutes drive from the Kotoka International Airport. Visit http://www.ug.edu.gh (maps will be available soon for the precise meeting venue).
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ACCOMMODATION
Two types of accommodation are available for the conference. 1] Conference Accommodation all within 2 km of meeting venue and served by conference buses, and 2] Non-conference accommodation that can be privately arranged by participants. Reservations for conference accommodation should be made through the local organizing committee for special rates. All accommodation comprises Hotels, Guest Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, and Hostels. Click here to view the accommodation list.
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TOURISM / RECREATION
Ghana is a land of cultural diversity, and cutting across all sections of society and the environment. The hospitality of the Ghanaian is well known all over the world, stemming from a strong cultural bond, dignity and respect for all creations. Tourism and recreation cut across nature (wildlife and forests), beaches, water bodies, heritage sites (e.g. castles), the hotel industry, festivals, handicraft (e.g. kente, woodcrafts), textiles, and many more. Visit the following sites and select places of your choice.
The Ghana Tourist Board http://www.touringghana.com/
Wildlife Division, Ghana Forestry Commission http://www.fcghana.com/eco_tourism/parks.htm
Ecotoursim Map http://www.fcghana.com/eco_tourism/map.htm
Ghana National Commission on Culture http://www.ghanaculture.gov.gh/
EATING PLACES / RESTAURANTS / BARS / OTHERS
The Ghana Web provides detail and diverse information for all your needs to enable you enjoy your stay whilst attending the conference. Visit http://www.ghanaweb.com/
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