Travel Details
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR BLACK STAR TRIP
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS & ITINERARY
Housing accommodations, daily itinerary, and additional trip details will be emailed three weeks before departure.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Given the unpredictable nature of international travel and ever-changing realities, we strongly suggest that you protect your trip.
CLICK HERE to secure your travel insurance policy.
DEPOSIT & CANCELLATION POLICY:
All deposits are NON-REFUNDABLE.
VISA & PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS:
- Original, signed passport VALID FOR AT LEAST 6 MONTHS AFTER YOUR RETURN FROM GHANA
- AT LEAST two blank passport page for Ghana visa stamp (amendment pages in back of passport ARE NOT SUITABLE for a Ghana visa)
- All travel to Ghana REQUIRES a valid visa. You will also need:
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS
- Ghana requires proof of Yellow Fever vaccination (yellow card)
BLACK STAR WILL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS
NEEDED TO APPLY FOR YOUR VISA
LETTER OF INVITATION
A letter of invitation from sponsor (either host company or individual) explaining the relationship to the applicant and the purpose of travel to Ghana. In addition, the letter must indicate the length of stay, place of stay, (including full residential address and telephone number), and contact information. A copy of the hosts Passport must be included, and residency permit if not a Ghanaian citizen.
PROOF OF TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or a travel agency or copy of airline ticket showing entry and departure from Ghana.
HOTEL CONFIRMATION
New York: A hotel confirmation from the hotel manager, signed on hotel letterhead, including the name of the traveler and the exact dates of the stay in Ghana.
A copy of the signee’s Passport/ID must be provided.
A FEW TIPS AND FACTS ABOUT GHANA
WEATHER FORECASTS
https://www.accuweather.com/en/gh/accra/178551/weather-forecast/178551
GHANA CURRENCY AND EXCHANGE RATES:
https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=1&From=USD&To=GHS
TIPPING GUIDELINES
It’s always appreciated to tip when you feel the service is good. However, it not customary or required to tip in Ghana.
DRESS CODES
Some evening party events require dress shoes, but you are free to dress how you please.
FREE TIME:
Up to 3-4 hours per day.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
We will provide contact and access to local physicians and hospitals in the event a medical emergency occurs. We suggest that all travelers get a thorough check up before traveling.
Bring over the counter pain medication for stomach aches, heartburn, acid reflux, and any other prescribed medication that you normally use.
U.S. EMBASSY GHANA
U.S. Embassy Ghana
No. 24, Fourth Circular Rd., Cantonments, Accra
P.O. Box GP 2288
Accra, Ghana
Phone: +233 (0) 30 274 1000
CELLULAR SERVICE COMPANIES
Vodafone, MTN, Tigo, and Airtel