Business opportunities for Ghana and the EU
3 July 2024 - 4 July 2024|
Accra, Ghana
Airport road,
Marriott hotel
PLAN MY VISIT
The entire Ghana-EU Business Forum team looks forward to seeing you from 3 - 4 July 2024 at the Marriott hotel.
In this section, you'll find all the practical information you need to take part in one of the biggest business meetings in Ghana.
Please note that the EU-Nigeria Business Forum is taking place in Abuja on 2 July in case you would like to attend both events.
VISA APPLICATION
If you are not a Ghanaian, you might need a visa to enter Ghana depending on your citizenship.
For European travelers, please visit the Embassy of Ghana to the Kingdom of Belgium, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the European Union website for further information about visa application.
Click visa application to start the online application process.
For ECOWAS states (Nigeria, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso, Togo, Ivory Coast, Mali, Niger, Liberia, Benin, Cape Verde) a visa is not required for all types of passports for a stay of less than 90 days.
For **Southern and Eastern African countries (**Lesotho, Botswana, Namibia, Malawi, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Kenya) a visa is not required for all types of passports for a stay of less than 60 days.
For other nationalities please check the website of your nearest Ghanaian Embassy.
We recommend applying for your visa as soon as possible to ensure it will be delivered in time for the Ghana-EU Business Forum.
ACCOMODATION
The Ghana-EU Business Forum has negotiated a SPECIAL RATE at the Marriott Hotel, where all the meetings will take place.
The Ghana-EU Business Forum teams has selected hotels located close to the Kotoka International Airport. We recommend you choose one from the list below.
TOURISM INFORMATION
The first African country to gain its independence, Ghana has a very strong identity and much to offer the curious traveller. The event takes place at the Marriott Hotel, close to Accra's Kotoka International Airport. And, the business district is located in Osu. More information on attractive touristic visits.
FLIGHTS
More than 20 airlines serve Accra Kotoka International Airport.
Several international airlines, including British Airways and Delta Airlines, operate regularly scheduled flights from Ghana to major cities in North America, Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
MONEY
Ghana’s currency is the cedi which comes in denominations of GHC 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins come in denominations of GHC 2 and 1 and also 50p, 20p, 10p, 5p & 1 pesewas. Foreign currency can be freely exchanged at any Bank or Forex Bureaux in the country. 1 US$ is around 13 GHC.
MOBILE NETWORKS
There are currently three (3) main mobile phone providers in Ghana including: