Current travel advisories for Ghana
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Last Update: Tuesday, 13. August 2024 at 08:21
Please reconsider your need to travel to Ghana.
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Current situation : 3.4 / 5
Ghana is a country in Africa (Western Africa) with around 24 million citizens and a land mass of 239,460 km². We detected travel advisories from 5 sources for this country.
Bordering countries: 3.3 / 5
Ghana shares land borders with 3 neighbouring states. For this country, the Danger Index is 3.3 (average value for all countries). All countries habe been reported as somehow dangerous: Burkina Faso (4.1), Ivory Coast with (3.3) and Togo with (2.5 of 5). See danger map of the region.
Current informationen on Covid-19
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control currently reports of no cases of COVID-19 (infection with SARS-CoV-2 or Coronavirus).
Source: www.ecdc.europa.eu
Single advisories / travel warnings
New Zealand government
Quelle: https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/ghana
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Exercise increased caution in Ghana due to crime (level 2 of 4).
Danger level: 2
Exercise increased caution / Some Risk.
US American government
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Updated to reflect threats against LGBTQI+ travelers.
Exercise increased caution in Ghana due to crime and violence against members of the LGBTQI+ community. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Exercise increased caution in:
Parts of the Bono East, Bono, Savannah, Northern, North East, and Upper East regions due to civil unrest.
Country summary: Violent crimes, such as carjacking and street mugging, do occur. These crimes often happen at night and in isolated locations. Exercise increased caution specifically due to crime:
In urban areas and crowded markets
When traveling by private or public transportation after dark as criminal elements may use blockades to slow down and restrict movement of vehicles
In areas near the northern border in the Upper East and Upper West regions
The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens. Local police may lack the resources to respond effectively to more serious crimes.
LGBTQI+ Travelers: Ghanaian law contains prohibitions on “unlawful carnal knowledge” – generally interpreted as any kind of sexual intimacy – between persons of the same sex. Punishments can include fines and/or incarceration. Anti-LGBTQI+ rhetoric and violence have increased in recent years. Members of the LGBTQI+ community have reported safety incidents that include targeted assault, rape, mob attacks, and harassment due to their identity.
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Ghana.
Danger level: 2
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Canadian government
Quelle: https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/ghana
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
The Canadian goverment suggests: Exercise a high degree of caution.
Danger level: 3
Exercise a high degree of caution.
If there is more than one advisory/message of a single government for a given country, it indicates regional differences in means of security for your personal health and well-being. Single messages can indicate specific regions to be safer or less safe as mentioned in the main advisory. In these cases it's advisable to consult your own governments information. Additional Disclaimer: Since the evaluation is an automated process, it can only provide first steps for your own research. Please make sure to consult the sources.
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Basic facts
- Citizens
- around 24 million
- Covering landmass
- 239,460 km²
- Electricity
- 230V - 50Hz
- Currency
- Cedi (GHC)
- ISO 2-Letter Code
- GH
- Phone prefix
- +233
- Top Level Domain
- .gh
- Mobile frequencies (MHz)
- 900
Airports in Ghana (extern)
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Frequently asked questions
This section gives some brief answers to common questions regarding travel safety in Ghana.
Is Ghana safe to travel in 2020?
We see a slighty raised risk with traveling to Ghana. The risk index is at 3.4 (out of 5). We recommend you check the single sources.
How many countries have issued advisories for Ghana?
We currently know of 5 countries having issued advisories for Ghana.
What countries does Ghana share land borders with?
Ghana shares land borders with 3 neighbouring states. For this country, the Danger Index is 3.3 (average value for all countries). All countries habe been reported as somehow dangerous: Burkina Faso (4.1), Ivory Coast with (3.3) and Togo with (2.5 of 5). See danger map of the region.