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Diplomatic Staff
H.E. Oheneba Dr Lesley Akyaa Opoku-Ware
Ambassador, Head of Mission
Mr Herbert Addy-Nettey
Minister-Counsellor, Deputy Head of Mission
Dr Abiel Ashitey Armah
Minister-Counsellor, Head of Chancery
Mr Leonard Amartey Telfer
First Secretary, Head Consular and Education
Mr Terry Okoampah
First Secretary, Protocol and Consular
Ms Henrietta Anyetei
First Secretary, Administration
Mr Tawiah Kyei-Baffour
First Secretary, Finance and Accounts
Consular Section
Welcome to the Consular Section of the Embassy of Ghana, Moscow. The Consular Section provides the following services:
Entry visa application(s) are to be submitted to the Consular Section to be followed by an interview. It takes a minimum of five (5) and a maximum of ten (10) working days to process all visa requests. However an emergency visa application is permitted at an extra fee of 4000 rubles and may be issued on the same day of application.
Please note that an error on your application which results in an error in the issuing of your visa will invalidate your visa. You will be required to re-apply and pay the full charges for processing the new application. Applicants, who notice that they have made errors on their applications, must notify the Consular section via email of the error, before or after filling out a new application. Failure to do this may result in an error in the issuance of visa for which the cost will be charged to the applicant.
Visas, once issued, must be used within three months from the date of issue. Applicants are advised to plan their trips accordingly.
| No | Business Visas | Ordinary - 1 week (Rubles) | Express - 3 Days (Rubles) | Express - 24 hours (Rubles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Single Entry (3 months) | 10,000 | 12,000 | 14,000 |
| 2 | Double Entry (6 months) | 20,000 | 22,000 | 24,000 |
| 3 | Multiple Entry (1 year) | 30,000 | 32,000 | 34,000 |
| No | Tourist/Guest visas | Ordinary - 1 week (Rubles) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Single Entry (3 months) | 6,000 |
| 2 | Double Entry (6 months) | 12,000 |
| 3 | Multiple Entry (1 year) | 24,000 |
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
FOR OBTAINING A GHANAIAN VISA
1. A duly completed visa application in English and in capital letters. Анкета в одном экземпляре, заполненная печатными буквами на английском языке
2. Passport should be valid for at least six months. Заграничный паспорт сроком действительности не менее шести месяцев
3. Three (3) colored photographs 3,5х4,5 attached to the application. Цветные фотографии размером 3,5х4,5 три (3) штуки, приложенные к анкете
4. Booking of flight ticket; copy of the original ticket must be submitted for the receipt of the visa. Бронь авиабилета; копия авиабилета должна быть предоставлена при получении визы
5. Booking of hotel for the whole period of the stay in Ghana. Бронь в гостинице на период посещения Ганы
6. Confirmation of employment (original) indicating position and salary details. Справка с места работы (оригинал) с указанием зарплаты, занимаемой должности
7. Proof of financial means: original statement of bank account or credit card for the last 3 months. Подтверждение наличия финансовых средств: выписки с банковского счета или кредитной карты за последние 3 месяца (оригиналы)
All the above-listed documents must be in English or with English translation.
Все вышеперечисленные документы должны быть на английском языке или с английским переводом.
BUSINESS VISA
1. Invitation - the copy of this invitation, in advance, must be sent to our e-mail: consulateghana@mail.ru. Please apply for a visa only after receiving an approval of the invitation via e-mail Приглашение - копия этого приглашения заранее отправляется на нашу эл. почту: consulateghana@mail.ru. Пожалуйста, подайте заявку на визу только после получения подтверждения приглашения по эл. почте
2. Copies of the company’s registration documents (including Act) of the inviting party in Ghana Копии регистрационных документов (включая Акт) компании приглашающей стороны в Гане
3. Colored copy of the inviter’s passport Цветная копия паспорта подписавшего приглашение
GUEST VISA
1. Invitation from Ghana, confirming the purpose and duration of visit, place of stay (in the case of a hotel - booking for the whole period of stay in Ghana) in details Приглашение из Ганы, подтверждающие цель, место пребывания (в случае отеля - бронирование на весь период пребывания в Гане) и продолжительность поездки
2. Colored copy of the inviter’s passport Цветная копия паспорта подписавшего приглашение
3. For minors: birth certificate and consent of parents if they are not accompanied by them Both documents must be translated and certified at a Notary Office Для несовершеннолетних детей: свидетельство о рождении и согласие родителей, если дети едут без их сопровождения. Оба документа должны быть переведены и заверены нотариусом
TOURISM VISA
1. For minors: birth certificate and consent of parents if they are not accompanied by them Both documents must be translated and certified at a Notary Office Для несовершеннолетних детей: свидетельство о рождении и согласие родителей, если дети едут без их сопровождения. Оба документа должны быть переведены и заверены нотариусом
Note: The Consular Section under no circumstances can fill out applications for visas nor cancel or grant visa appointments. For enquiries, please email consulateghana@mail.ru
The Consular Section receives passport applications on Mondays – Thursdays from 10hrs to 14hrs. Applicants are to note that making false statements for the purpose of acquiring a passport is an offence punishable by law.
Please note that applicants for Ghana passports must be Citizens of Ghana. They will be required to provide documentary evidence as proof of citizenship and will be interviewed. Applicants with Russian nationality must provide evidence that they are allowed to hold both nationalities.
An Emergency Travel Certificate is issued to a Ghanaian national, who is not in possession of a Passport and require traveling to Ghana under an emergency situation.
This document is for a single journey to Ghana only and cannot be used for a return journey to Russia and CIS countries and is valid for one month only.
Applicants are required to produce proof of Ghanaian Nationality such as photocopy of passport, original Birth Certificate or Baptismal Certificate.
Applicants must submit a completed Emergency Travel Certificate application form and four (4) recent passport photographs (not older than 6 months).
Evidence of impending travel is a necessary requirement.
CONSULAR CHARGES
REVIEW OF CHARGES/FEES
The Embassy of the Republic of Ghana
wishes to bring to the notices of the general public especially the Ghanaian
Community, these new charges, effective
1st July, 2020
Emergency Travel Certificate: USD 60.00
THERE IS NO MORE EXTENSION OF EXPIRED PASSPORTS (Ref. on 01/01/2017)
Applicants applying to renounce their Ghanaian citizenship must submit a duly completed Declaration of Renunciation of Citizenship of Ghana Form (available at the Consular Section of the Embassy)
Applicants must also submit the following in addition to the Form:
Requirements for Renunciation
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- The applicant may address a formal letter to the Minister for the Interior through the Embassy.
- The application should be accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae of the applicant, clearly stating the name and current address of his/her parents as well as indicating whether he/she is in any way indebted to the Government of Ghana by way of bond, scholarship, etc.
- Evidence of not being indebted to Ghana Government if applicant travelled for further studies abroad under Ghana Government Scholarship
- Two (2) recent passport-size photographs
- Receipts of payments for processing and purchase of form.
- The submitted documents will then be forwarded to the Minister of Interior in Accra for consideration. Upon approval, the Minister of Interior would issue a Renunciation Certificate and forward it to this Embassy for onward delivery to the Applicant
CONSULAR CHARGES
REVIEW OF CHARGES/FEES
The Embassy of the Republic of Ghana
wishes to bring to the notices of the general public especially the Ghanaian
Community, these new charges, effective
1st July, 2020
Renunciation Fee : USD 300.00
THERE IS NO MORE EXTENSION OF EXPIRED PASSPORTS (Ref. on 01/01/2017)
The registration of Ghanaians is encouraged because it, among others:
- Brings the community to the attention of the Embassy
- Ensures easy identification and possible assistance to the Ghanaian
- Enables government to be aware of its citizens abroad and factor it into its development agenda
The registration of Ghanaians is free and can be done during working days from 10hrs to 14hrs. Registration forms can be filled online. Should you download the Registration Form, please complete it and email to consulateghana@mail.ru
Ghanaians who are resident abroad should at the earliest opportunity register their names and addresses at the nearest Diplomatic Mission or Consulate of Ghana. Failure to do so may in a period of emergency result in difficulty or delay in according them the assistance and protection of which they are entitled. Changes of address or departure from the country should also be notified to the Mission or Consulate (Ref: First Page of Ghana Passport) .
Ghanaian Community organisations may wish to add links of their websites to the Ghanaian Community section of the website.
Other Consular Information
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The Consular Section is also available to provide assistance in the form of advice to both Ghanaians and non- Ghanaians alike on questions concerning immigration and migration issues on Ghana. Information on specific consular matter can be sent by mail to consulateghana@mail.ru for a response.
Public documents (such as Criminal Check Certificate, Marriage/Divorce Documents, Birth/Death Сertificates) issued by Ghanaian authorities for use abroad must be:
- Notarized by Notary Public in Ghana
- Certified by Judicial Service of Ghana
- Attested by the Legal and Consular Bureau of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration
- Further attestation by Ghana High Commission in Moscow, Russia. In all cases, photocopies of the applicant`s Ghanaian passport (bio data page) and the resident country visa must be attached to the documents.
- Final attestation must be done at the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the resident country. All applicants are to submit the above-mentioned documents to Ghana Consulate- Moscow in person or by post. Application process takes 1-2 working days from receipt of hard copy of the original documents at the Mission.
Attestation of Bachelor Certificate for Marriage (Requirements)
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- Oath sworn by a family member before a Commissioner of Oaths/Public Notary confirming that the applicant is not married;
- Cover letter from the Judiciary Service Accra, Ghana
- Cover letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Accra, Ghana
- Original copies of documents must be presented at the Embassy
- Colored copy of bio data page of applicant’s passport and visa (or passport itself)
Requirements for Authentications
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When requesting for Authentication of Birth Certificate, Police Report, Marriage, Divorce Certificates and other legal certificates, the following documents must be submitted:
- Cover letter of the issuing Authority or Office in Ghana
- Cover letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Accra, Ghana
- Original copies of documents must be presented at the Embassy
- Colored copy of bio data page of applicant’s passport and visa (or passport itself)
CONSULAR CHARGES
REVIEW OF CHARGES/FEES
The Embassy of the Republic of Ghana
wishes to bring to the notices of the general public especially the Ghanaian
Community, these new charges, effective
1st July, 2020
CONSULAR LETTERS FEE
Consular Letters Authentication : USD 40.00
Attestation : USD 40.00
Certificate (“SPRAVKA”) : USD 30.00
THERE IS NO MORE EXTENSION OF EXPIRED PASSPORTS (Ref. on 01/01/2017)