Ghana Requirements & Paperwork
Ghana Pre-Departure Requirements
- Flight Itinerary
Once approved to book your flight, please provide us a copy of your roundtrip booking confirmation.
Requires a doctor's signature. Your doctor's office can fax it directly to us (info listed on the form) or you may submit it to us.
- Copy of Passport
Clear picture or scan of your valid passport photo page. We recommend 6 months validity beyond your return date, minimum.
- Full Tuition
This can be paid with Visa or MasterCard in your online account, by direct deposit, by mailing us a check, or by calling our office at 858.771.0645
To submit the above paperwork, you can either email items to travel@experiencegla.com or upload them directly to your online account. Please note that submitted documents can take several days to process.
A $50 late fee may be assessed if all pre-departure documents are not obtained and submitted by your due date! Please see your Welcome Email or your GLA Dashboard for the due date for your program. Please contact us as soon as possible if you foresee a delay!
Additional Requirements
REQUIRED: You MUST bring these with you to present upon entry and exit to Ghana! GLA does NOT need a copy of these items.
Visa - You will need a visa to travel to Ghana as a US citizen. Please see"Visa" section of Travel Portal for more information.
Vaccinations - You will also need a Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate in order to obtain your visa and enter Ghana. Please visit the"Vaccination" section of the Travel Portal for more information. You will be required to show proof when entering Ghana, so be sure to bring the original vaccination certificate with you to present upon entry.
Other Documentation - Students with complex citizenship or immigration statuses may require additional documentation to travel. Returning or traveling to a country other than the US from your program destination can also affect the types of forms you will need. Please contact us or your local embassy if you are unsure.
Other Useful Forms
Contact card - Fill it out with the information found in the "Staff & Emergency Contact Info" and bring it with you when you travel. Please note, this information may not be fully available until spring.
Roommate Request Form - If you'd like to request a roommate, this must be completed by both families at least 2 weeks before the program. (rooms are based on gender identity)
Scholarship Application - Instructions/forms must be submitted to apply for a scholarship.
Medical Form - As part of the online application, a detailed medical form was completed. If there are any changes to medical details, please notify us immediately.