This Public Announcement expires November 29, 1998. Facilities for tourism in the capital city of Accra are available, but are limited in the more remote areas of the country. A passport and visa are required. The departure tax, formerly paid by the traveler at the airport, is now included in the cost of the air ticket. Overseas, inquiries should be made at the nearest Ghanaian embassy or consulate.
Medical facilities are limited, particularly outside the capital.
Doctors and hospitals often request immediate cash payment for health care services. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid or accepted outside the United States. Travelers have found supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas and medical evacuation coverage to be useful. Robberies often occur in public places and at beaches. Business fraud stemming from Nigerian scam operations targets foreigners, including Americans, and poses a danger of financial loss and physical harm.