Ghana Consulate hosts 51st Independence Day dinner fellowship

Kofi Bimpong leads the pouring or offering of libation to the ancestors, which is traditionally done at the beginning of every occasion in Ghana, to open the dinner fellowship in celebration of the 51st Independence Day of the Republic of Ghana

Assistant Secretary Jesus I. Yabes, head of the Office of Middle East and African Affairs of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Honorary Consul Ramon Z. Abad lead a toast to celebrate the 51st Independence Day of the Republic of Ghana. Also in the photo are Joseph Issifu, President of the Ghanaian Association of the Philippines and Peter Diawuoh of the World Health Organization.

Joseph Issifu, President of the Ghanaian Association of the Philippines, Consul Ramon Z. Abad, and Assistant Secretary Jesus I. Yabes address guests at the dinner fellowship in celebration of the 51st Independence Day of the Republic of Ghana

Ghana Consulate begins issue of entry visas

The Ghana Consulate now issues entry visas to the Republic of Ghana. Applicants may get their application forms at the Ghana Consulate.

VISA REQUIREMENTS
Forms must be completed, FOUR (4) COPIES, in CAPITAL LETTERS, handwritten or typed, and submitted with the following:
1. Four (4) passport-size photographs
2. Letter or recommendation from Applicants' Employer/Sponsor (business users only)
3. Letter of guarantee from parents/guardians of applicants under 18 years old (4 copies)
4. Letter of invitation from Ghana (4 copies)
5. Copy of Marriage/Engagement Certificate (spouses of Ghanaian nationals only) (4 copies)
6. Air ticket (return) or Certificate of ticket itinerary (4 copies)
7. Passport valid for at least 6 months
8. Certificate of Immunization against Yellow Fever (highly-recommended)
9. Evidence of hotel reservation (tourists)

Applicants are required to deposit their passports together with the completed application forms at least five (5) working days from the proposed travel date in order to avoid inconveniences. Consular hours are from Mondays to Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on an appointment basis.

Visa fees are US$30 for single entry and US$60 for multiple entry valid for six (6) months. Personal or company checks are not acceptable. Payment must be in the form of cash only.

A single entry visa is valid for up to 30 days stay and can be extended upon application with the Chief Immigration Officer in Ghana. Applicants who intend to work in Ghana must produce an Immigrant Quota letter issued by the Ghana Immigration Service, which permits them to work in Ghana.

Consul Abad visits Ghana High Commission in KL

Consul Ramon Z. Abad together Ms. Akua Sekyiwa Ahenkora, Ag. Head of Mission of the Ghana High Commission in Kuala Lumpur, Leonora de Jesus and Ivan Anthony Henares, Special Asst. to the Consul.

Philippine Government receives Consul Abad

Consul Ramon Z. Abad receives his accreditation from Assistant Secretary Oscar G. Valenzuela, head of the Office of Middle East and African Affairs of the Department of Foreign Affairs. Also in the photo is Assistant Secretary Julius Torres and Ms. Leonora de Jesus.