MANILA, Philippines -- The Republic of Ghana has opened its consulate in the Philippines to extend and render assistance to Ghanaians here and help maintain good relations between the two countries.
The Philippines’ honorary consul to the African country is Ramon Z. Abad, the chair of the Monheim Group of Companies and former chair of the Development Bank of the Philippines.
Located in West Africa, Ghana is formerly known as the Gold Coast. It is rich in natural resources, particularly gold, timber, cocoa, diamond, bauxite, and manganese, exports of which are major sources of foreign exchange.
An oilfield, which is reported to contain up to three billion barrels of light oil, was also discovered in 2007. Former UN secretary-general Kofi Annan hails from Ghana. (By Cynthia Balana, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 01/07/2008)
From April 20 to 25, 2008, Ghana will host the 12th Ministerial Conference of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in its capital Accra. There have been plans to organize a trade mission to coincide with the conference, said Abad.
The new consulate is now issuing entry visas to Ghana, according to Abad.
Interested persons may get their application forms at the Ghana Consulate - Penthouse A Ritz Towers, 6745 Ayala Avenue in Makati City.
Monday, January 7, 2008
Thursday, January 3, 2008
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)
For non-Filipino passport holders, applicants will have to submit proof of their Philippine residency as an additional requirement.
The application forms and requirements have to come in four (4) copies and collated into four (4) sets. Pictures should be glued onto the space provided. Applicants are advised not to leave blanks on the application form as it will cause delays due to incomplete information.
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. Applicants will be called for an interview only if the Consulate deems it necessary.
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.
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)
For non-Filipino passport holders, applicants will have to submit proof of their Philippine residency as an additional requirement.
The application forms and requirements have to come in four (4) copies and collated into four (4) sets. Pictures should be glued onto the space provided. Applicants are advised not to leave blanks on the application form as it will cause delays due to incomplete information.
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. Applicants will be called for an interview only if the Consulate deems it necessary.
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.
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