Travelers are routinely stopped at police checkpoints throughout Ghana. Automobiles and passengers may be searched. Drivers must possess an international drivers license. Foreign nationals are expected to carry documentation of their status, such as a passport and visa. Customs Restrictions Visitors entering Ghana with more than 5,000 US dollars in cash are required to declare the amount upon entry into Ghana.
Currency exchange is available at most banks and at licensed foreign exchange bureaus.
Currency transactions with private citizens are illegal. The Government of Ghana maintains strict regulations on the import and export of gold, diamonds and other precious natural resources. Only agents licensed by the Precious Metals and Mining Commission, tel. Attempts to evade regulations are punishable by prison terms. To get the deposit refunded, visitors must apply to the Customs and Excise Office in central Accra 48 hours before departure.