DISCLAIMER NOTICE
Stop! Important Travel Advisory: Read Before Applying for Your Ghana Pre‑Approval Letter
The DAGH Credibility Commitment
If you’re planning to travel to Ghana and think a pre‑approval letter is enough to board then fly, please remember this is a high‑stakes YMYL (Your Money or Your Life) matter. Our goal is to provide experience‑based guidance yet your successful travel still depends on obtaining full approval from the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), following the correct process, and meeting all airline and entry requirements.
🚨 Alert: Pre‑Approval Letter Doesn’t Automatically Guarantee Entry or Boarding
Even with a pre‑approval letter, you must still satisfy all immigration and airline requirements (passport validity, visa stamping, health certificates, etc.). Failing to complete any required step may result in being denied boarding or refused entry. The information in this article reflects current guidelines as available, but it does not substitute direct compliance with GIS or your airline.
Legal & Accuracy Statement
- Informational Use Only: This article provides general guidance on obtaining a Ghana travel pre‑approval letter; it is not exhaustive.
- Not Legal or Official Advice: DAGH is an advocacy organisation, not a government immigration authority or airline.
- Dynamic Regulations: Pre‑approval processes, visa rules, fees, document checklists and airline policies can change at any time by GIS or carriers. DAGH assumes no responsibility for travel disruptions, denied boarding or entry, or financial or legal losses arising from reliance solely on this content.
If you are planning to travel to Ghana and you do not have a visa, you will need a Pre-Approval Letter (OK to Board). This letter is an important requirement that allows you to board your flight and makes it easier to get your visa on arrival at Kotoka International Airport.
Service Hours
Diaspora Affairs Ghana offers this service to travelers. We are available from Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM GMT. There is also a 24-hour support option, so travelers can get assistance outside regular working hours if needed.
Payment for the Pre-Approval Letter
The cost of the pre-approval letter is 1,400 GHS. Payments should be made via Mobile Money to the following account:
- Number: +233 544 240 294
- Account Name: GDAAR Foundation
How the Process Works
- Make your payment through the Mobile Money details provided.
- Once your payment has been confirmed, your application will be processed.
- You will then receive your official Pre-Approval Letter (OK to Board), which you must present when arriving in Ghana.
Final Payment at the Airport
When you arrive at Kotoka International Airport, you will need to make a final payment of 200 US dollars at the immigration counter to receive your visa.
Travelers from African Union (AU) member states do not have to pay the 1,400 GHS fee for the pre-approval letter.
Important Things to Remember
- The Pre-Approval Letter is required for most travelers who do not already have a visa.
- Make sure your payment is confirmed before you travel.
- Your official Pre-Approval Letter must be presented at the immigration counter in order to receive your visa.
