English
Akwaaba – welcome! The Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Ghana in the HKSAR is sending our warmest welcome to worldwide travellers. Ghana, of which the capital is Accra, is one of the few English-speaking countries in the region. The currency we are using is Ghana Cedi (GH₵). Tourists come to Ghana to enjoy its all-year-round tropical warm climate and its wildlife. Ghana boasts its picturesque waterfalls, such as Kintampo Waterfalls and the largest waterfall in West Africa, the Tagbo Falls, Ghana’s palm-lined sandy beaches, caves, mountains, rivers and meteorite impact crater. Other attractions include reservoirs and lakes such as Lake Bosumtwi or Bosumtwi meteorite crater and the largest man-made lake in the world by surface area, Lake Volta. Ghana also has dozens of castles and forts, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, nature reserves and national parks.
The following is a typical list of what might be required while you are in Ghana. If you are not travelling in a private car, then be certain to pack light.
There are currently three main mobile phone providers in Ghana, namely:
The prepaid option generally requires you to buy a mobile phone and sim card for an affordable price and to top up the credit when you need to. This appears to be the cheapest option, however, it includes an obligation to top up regularly, in order for your number to remain active. This validity period is normally 90 days.
Not all services are free of charge, and you may be charged from the phone credit that you have. It is advisable to know and understand which services are free or not.
A cheaper option may be to buy a low-cost mobile phone and sim package. This phone will have limited costly services available and saves you from using the mobile from your previous country. You can purchase a cheap mobile phone in any phone store, where you will be asked to provide details such as identity, nationality, and age.
A basic mobile contract can be signed at one of the operator’s retail stores, or even on the internet. The phone can be obtained at the same time as the contract is signed. As an expatriate, extra documents may be required, such as:
The monthly fee for a post-paid contract depends on your consumption. The average price per minute is moderate, depending on your operator.
For more details about a whole host of popular tourist sites in Ghana, please visit: https://www.motac.gov.gh/tourist-sites/