It is true that obtaining a US visa in Ghana or Africa is difficult. The majority of Travelers, on the other hand, either win the DS lottery or travel for business or medical treatment. However, some travellers continue to apply for nonimmigrant visas. And in this article, Mrpocu.com will take you on the step by step guide to apply for US Nonimmigrant Visa in Ghana.
Note: Please check to see if you need to apply for a visa. You may not need to apply for a new U.S. visa if you are a citizen of any other Visa Waiver Program member country, or if you currently have a valid U.S. visa.
Please follow the instructions below if you need to apply for a nonimmigrant visa. You can apply for your US Visa In Ghana through UStraveldoc.com website.
How To Apply For US Nonimmigrant Visa in Ghana
For Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants:
- Read Common Nonimmigrant Visas to determine your visa type. The qualifications and application elements for each visa class are explained in detail. Select the visa type that best fits your needs.
Check out the Visa Waiver Program as well. If your nation is a member of the Visa Waiver Program, you will not need to apply for a visa if you are visiting the United States for business or pleasure and will be staying for 90 days or less.
- You must pay the visa fee once you have determined the suitable visa type. The visa fee page contains the various visa types as well as the associated visa fees in US dollars and local currency.
Read the Bank and Payment Options page to learn how to pay your visa fee. This page will show you how to pay your visa fee. To schedule your visa appointment, you must preserve your receipt number.
- The DS-160 form must be completed next. Make sure you read the Instructions for Filling Out the DS-160 Form thoroughly. All data must be correct and up to date. You will not be able to make any changes to the form once it has been submitted. Please seek the advice of an immigration lawyer or a translator if you require assistance. The call centre is unable to assist you in completing your DS-160. To make an appointment, you’ll need your DS-160 number.
You’re almost ready to make an appointment for your visa interview!
You’ll now need to create an account in UStraveldoc system. To create a new user, go to this website and click on New User.
Fill out all of the fields and create a password. You’ll see your dashboard once you’ve logged in.
Select Schedule Appointment from the left-hand menu.
This will start the process for scheduling your appointment. For each applicant being scheduled you will need:
- The applicant’s passport number
- The receipt number from GT Bank receipt.
- The ten (10) digit barcode number from the applicant’s DS-160 confirmation page
You will be able to select your visa type, enter personal information, add dependents, select your document delivery location, confirm visa payment, and lastly schedule your appointment as you progress through the process.
- Visit the U.S. Embassy on the date and time of your visa interview. Be sure to check the Schedule My Appointmentpage for the necessary documentation needed for your appointment.
- If your visa is approved, please contact ConsularAccra@State.gov for pick up instructions or visit https://gh.usembassy.gov/visas/nonimmigrant-visas/
How long does it take to get a visa from Ghana to USA?
The US visa in Ghana process can take anywhere from six to eight weeks to complete due to capacity restrictions and prioritising guidance. Applicants should not make nonrefundable travel plans until their visa application has been approved and they have received their passport and visa.
You visa may also delay due to this information on the gh.usembassy.gov website.
Note : The consular section of the U.S. Embassy in Accra is scheduling a limited number of visa appointments for qualifying applicants. If you have an upcoming appointment at U.S. Embassy Accra, please watch this video to learn about health protocols that will keep us all safe during your visit.
In order to provide efficient and equitable availability of consular services, it may be occasionally necessary for the consular section to reschedule some appointments already on the calendar for the coming weeks and months. Applicants affected by these actions will receive an email or text message with notice of appointment cancellation from USTravelDocs.com/gh that contains instructions on how to reschedule their appointment for a future date. Applicants with a qualifying need for urgent travel should follow the instructions below to request an expedited appointment.
As of February 1, 2022, all IV and NIV applicants awaiting return of documents, and all applicants with future appointments, must enter their account at USTravelDocs.com to update their Document Delivery Location to Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, Tamale, or Tema. IV applicants who have not yet created an account at USTravelDocs.com and selected a Document Delivery Location should do so to ensure timely return of documents.
Applicants whose delivery location is marked as “US Embassy Accra” will not be able to retrieve their documents until an update is made.
Is America an issuing visa?
Apr 11, 2022. The coronavirus pandemic led to the suspension of U.S. visa services around the world. As restrictions start to ease, most U.S. embassies and consulates have resumed certain immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments.