If you're considering a trip to Ghana during the global coronavirus pandemic, here's what you'll need to know and what to expect.
Ghana's airspace has been open to international planes for some time, but on March 28, 2022 the country's land and sea borders were restored. In order to enter Ghana, any non-resident adults who are not Ghanaian citizens must be properly vaccinated.
What to expect
Ghana may have some of the best beaches in West Africa, but it's so much more than a place to relax. Its coastal forts provide a chilling glimpse into the British slave trade that operated from these coasts. The sprawling Kejetia Market in Kumasi, Ghana's southwest, is said to be the largest in this area of Africa, selling everything from jewelry to shoes. Mole National Park, in the north, is an excellent area to observe some of Africa's most famous creatures, including as elephants, hippos, and warthogs.
Who is eligible to travel to Ghana?
Travelers 18 years of age or older who are not Ghanaians or foreign residents must be fully immunized to enter.
Ghanaians and resident foreigners who are not fully immunized are allowed entry but restrictions apply (see below).
Entry requirements
Non-resident travelers aged 18 years and over must be fully vaccinated in order to enter. They no longer need to undergo any Covid-19 testing.
Ghanaians and resident foreigners who are not fully vaccinated will be offered vaccination on arrival. Alternatively, they can undergo mandatory quarantine at a government-assigned facility for seven days at their own expense.
They must also have proof of a negative PCR test taken within 48 hours of departure and also undertake an additional antigen test on arrival.
This costs $50 per passenger for Ghanaians and citizens of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and $150 for everyone else, with results available within 30 minutes. Payment must be made online prior to boarding the flight to Ghana.
Anyone testing positive on arrival will be assessed by the Port Health Unit for quarantine either in a government health facility or isolation center. The cost of the mandatory seven-day stay must be covered by passengers at their own expense.
All passengers must complete an online health declaration form and may be asked to do so again on board before landing.
US CDC Travel Advisory:
Level 1: Low. Make sure you are fully vaccinated before traveling.
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