Announcements

주한 가나대사관은 대한민국에 거주하고 있는 분들 그리고 특히 재계 그리고 사업을  진행하고 있는 분들에게 가나로부터  요청 받은 사업 관련하여 비지니스관련 지불 약속을 시행하기 전에  반드시 그 내용에 대하여  주한 가나대사관에서 사실여부를 확인받기를 요청합니다.

현재 전 세계적으로 문제가 되는 사기 관련 사건들의 증가로 위와 같은  내용에 대한  검증 절차의 필요성을  고지하는 바입니다.

개인은 물론 기관이 사기 사건에 피해를 보지 않도록  대한민국에 거주하고 있는 사업파트너들과 지인들에게  공지내용을 공유해주시기를 바랍니다.

감사합니다.

The Embassy of the Republic of Ghana in Seoul wishes to advice the general public, especially the business community and prospective businessmen and women in South Korea that business offers received from Ghana, should be verified for authenticity at the Embassy of Ghana before any financial commitments are made.

This has become necessary due to the rising incidences of fraud around the world.

Grateful disseminate the above information to all business partners and friends in South Korea, to prevent any individual or entity falling prey to fraudsters or scammers.

Thank you.

THE GENERAL BUSINESS COMMUNITY IN SOUTH KOREA

The Embassy of the Republic of Ghana in Seoul wishes to inform all Ghanaian residents in South Korea and the general traveling public that the Government of Ghana has implemented the digitization of COVID-19 PCR test results for ease of verification prior to travel and upon arrival in Ghana.

In this regard, all travelers arriving in Ghana are to use a tool made available through the UNDP-supported Global Haven Partnership (www.globalhaven.org) for the COVID-19 PCR test results certificate verification.

The digitization is aimed at stopping the circulation of fake test results, which if not checked, could damage the country’s effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19 infection through imported cases.

Effective 21^st April, 2021, all travelers departing from Ghana are informed that only COVID-19 test results or certificates bearing Trusted Travel or BIOMARS codes will be considered valid for travel. Due to this, all travelers are encouraged to sign up for accounts on http://trustedtravel.panabios.org/trusted-testing/signup/with the same e-mail address and mobile numbers provided to the laboratories during testing. It is worth nothing that the new technology platform covers all the authorized COVID-19 PCR Testing laboratories in Ghana.

Further information on the overall initiative is available on: https://www.ghanahealthservice.org/covid19/ and africacdc.org/trusted-travel.

It would be very much appreciated if the above information is disseminated among our compatriots in South Korea and the general traveling public.

Thank you.

ALL GHANAIANS LIVING IN SOUTH KOREA AND THE GENERAL TRAVELING PUBLIC

The Embassy of Ghana in Seoul wishes to inform all Ghanaian residents in South Korea that the host Ministry of Justice has decided, effective 1^st July, 2021, that the period of stay extension will be limited to only be granted once until the passport expiration date.

For example, if a person is eligible for a 2-year extension according to the regulation, if the person’s passport is valid for 6 months, the period of stay shall be extended by only 6 months.

In this regard, you are kindly advised to occasionally check the expiry date of your passport and renew it in time at the Embassy, to avoid any inconvenience.

Grateful take note and also disseminate to other compatriots.

Thank you.

ALL GHANAIANS RESIDENT IN SOUTH KOREA

The Embassy of Ghana in Seoul wishes to inform Ghanaians resident in the Republic of Korea, international airlines and the general traveling public of the revised measures taken by the Government of Ghana.

In accordance with the guidelines:

1. COVID-19 Tests are free for all Ghanaians at Public Health Institutions. If a Ghanaian tests positive, the cost of care at isolation and treatment centres will be borned by the Government.

2. Further, the cost of COVID-19 test for inbound ECOWAS nationals is Fifty U.S. Dollars (US$ 50.00) at the Kotoka International Airport. However, the cost of COVID-19 test for non-ECOWAS nationals still remains at the fee of One Hundred and Fifty U.S. Dollars (US$ 150.00).

3. ECOWAS nationals and travelers who test positive, will bear the cost of the mandatory isolation and treatment. Ghanaians who test positive on arrival into the country will have their isolation and treatment costs borne by the state.

Further COVID-19 and other relevant information could be obtained at the Embassy’s website: www.ghanaembassy.or.kr.

It would be very much appreciated if the above urgent information is disseminated among our compatriots in South Korea, International Airlines and the general traveling public.

Thank you.

ALL GHANAIANS LIVING IN SOUTH KOREA, INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES AND THE GENERAL TRAVELLING PUBLIC

The Embassy of the Republic of Ghana in Seoul wishes to inform all Ghanaians in South Korea that the Government has decided to require a negative COVID-19 PCR test result for all foreign nationals entering Korea to prevent further inflow of COVID-19 and its variants including the following additional measures:

1. From now on, all foreign nationals arriving Korea via flight are required to submit the original copy of a certificate verifying their negative PCR test results for COVID-19 to the quarantine authorities at the airport.

• Infants and children under the age of six. as of the entry date are exempted from submitting a test result certificate.
• Passengers must show their test result certificate to the airline personnel when boarding an aircraft. Boarding will be declined in the absence of a test result certificate.
• Passengers transiting in Korea without entry are not required to show their test result certificate when boarding an aircraft and they are allowed to transit in Korea without the certificate.
• The test result certificate must be issued within 72 hours before the departure date.
• The test result certificate must be either in Korean or English. If the certificate is issued in a third language, a translated version into Korean or English as well as a notarial certificate for the translation must be provided.

Those who fail to comply with the above requirements will be denied entry.

1. All foreign crew members who board a ship after 00:00 hours on 15^th January, 2021  are required to submit the original copy of a certificate verifying their negative PCR test results for COVID-19 to the quarantine authorities at the seaport.

• The details are the same as stated above

All are to further note that registered foreign nationals who have departed from the Republic of Korea with a Re-entry Permit issued before 8^th January, 2021  including those exempted from medical examination, will also be required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate in order to be permitted to re-enter the Republic of Korea as of 00^.00 hours January 8, 2021.

Accordingly, all affected persons must strictly comply with the above-stated measures or would NOT be allowed entry.

It would be appreciated if these important measures could be disseminated among our compatriots in South Korea.

ALL GHANAIANS LIVING IN SOUTH KOREA

11^th JANUARY, 2021

The Embassy of Ghana in Seoul wishes to inform the general public that Visa fees for American citizens resident in South Korea have been revised effective 17th September, 2020, as follows:

• SINGLE ENTRY (3 MONTHS) – 72,000 WON
• MULTIPLE ENTRY (5 YEARS) – 120,000 WON

For expedited service, an extra 40,000 Won is charged.

Payment shall be done directly into the Ghana Embassy’s KEB-Hana Bank, Hannam-Dong Account No. 611-017179-574.

Thank you for your kind understanding.

The Embassy of Ghana in Seoul wishes to inform the general public of the resumption of Consular Services after a temporary suspension due the rapid spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) worldwide.

However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, after the acquisition of visas, travelers visiting Ghana are advised to take note of the following:

1. Provide a negative COVID-19 PCR Test result from an accredited
   health facility or laboratory in South Korea and the test must have
   been done not more than 3 days (72 hours) before the date of
   arrival;
2. On arrival at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra, travelers
   are required to undergo a mandatory 30-minute PCR test at a fee
   of US$ 150.00 to be borne by the passenger. Children under-5
   years of age are exempted from the test at the airport;
3. Travelers who test negative will be admitted into the country and
   will be advised to continue to observe the COVID-19 safety
   protocols during their stay in Ghana;
4. Passengers who test positive will be handed to and assisted by
   the Health authorities for further clinical assessment and
   management;
5. All travelers are required to wear face masks, adhere to social
   distancing and hygiene protocols at the airport at all times; and
6. Airline crew are exempt from the pre-departure and arrival
   testing and should follow airline policy for testing.

Thank you for your kind understanding.

주한 가나대사관은 대한민국 국민들, 더욱이 금관련 기업들에게 특별히 감사의 뜻을 전하며, 아래의 사항을 긴급 공지 합니다.

주한 가나대사관은 가나 Precious Minerals Marketing Company Limited (PMMC) 기관의 요청에 따라, 가나산 금과 다이아몬드의 매매, 수출을 포함한 거래 총괄 및, 광물 산업의 다운스트림 부문을 규제 감독하는 가나의 유일한 정부기관은 Precious Minerals Marketing Company Limited (PMMC) 임을 2018년 7월 이후 대한 민국 국민들에게 가나대사관 웹사이트를 통해 공지해 왔습니다.

주한 가나대사관은 위 광물 거래 의사가 있으신 분들은 반드시 아래의 연락처를 통해서 해당 거래관련 추가정보를 얻으셔야 한다고 알려드렸습니다:

주한 가나대사관은 많은 한국 사업가들이 이전 공지를 보지 못한 채, 가나에서 금 딜러로 사칭하는 자들과 계속 연계되고 있다는 점을 알게 되었습니다.

주한 가나대사관은 금딜러로 사칭하는 자들이 금관련 유일한 정부기관인 Precious Minerals Marketing Company Limited(PMMC) 를 통하지 않고, 가짜 온라인 사이트를 통해서 인터넷으로 한국의 기업인 또는 고객을 유인하여 금품을 사취할 목적으로 다양한 금액을 가나로 송금하게 하는 상황에 대해 심각히 우려하고 있습니다.

대부분의 한국분들이 사기를 당한 후, 주한 가나대사관을 방문하거나, 이메일을 보내거나 전화를 주셔서 사기꾼으로 부터 돈을 회수해 줄 것을 요청하곤 합니다.

주한 가나대사관은 대한민국 국민들과 재계에게, 위 사기 행각으로 손실된 금액이 회수될 가능성이 매우 희박하기 때문에, 가나에서 활동하는 금거래 기업과 딜러들에 대한 정보와 조사가 반드시 사전에 이루어져야 함을 다시 한 번 공지드립니다.

감사합니다.

2020년 7월 21일
주한 가나대사관

The Embassy of Ghana wishes to inform all Ghanaians living in
South Korea that the Government of the Republic of Korea has decided to temporarily suspend the waiver of Re-entry Permits for long-term visa holders to enable the country successfully manage the influx of COVID-19, effective .
1 st June, 2020.

Under this measure, all foreigners shall apply for a Re-entry Permit
through a local Immigration Office before departing Korea if they wish to maintain their status and period of stay. Leaving Korea without a Re-entry Permit will result in the cancellation of their Alien Registration, in accordance with Article 37 of the Korea’s Immigration Act. In this case, the foreigner must acquire a new long-term visa to re-enter the country. This measure does not affect holders of A-1, A-2, A-3, and F-4 visas.

All foreigners granted a Re-entry Permit and wish to re-enter Korea
are required to undergo a medical examination not earlier than two (2) days prior to the date of their departure to the country and must present a diagnosis report when requested by an airline operator or Immigration Officer. Failure to do so may result in the refusal of re-entry. The diagnosis shall be written in Korean or English, signed by a medical examiner and issued by an authorized medical institution. The following shall be included in the report: date of examination, the presence or absence of fever, cough, chills, headache, breathing difficulty, muscle pain, and pulmonary symptoms.

However, foreigners holding an Isolation Exemption Certificate issued by a Korean Embassy or Consulate are exempted from the medical examination and the obligation to submit a diagnosis report.

All Ghanaians, especially those on long-term visas are strongly advised to take note of the above and comply to prevent any inconveniences.

The Embassy of Ghana in Seoul wishes all Ghanaians in South Korea good health. Please stay safe. Thank you.

ALL GHANAIANS LIVING IN SOUTH KOREA.

THE RAPID SPREAD OF THE NEW CORONAVIRUS IN SOUTH
KOREA, PREVENTIVE MEASURES FROM INFECTION AND
SUSPENSION OF CONSULAR SERVICES

The Embassy of Ghana in Seoul wishes to inform all Ghanaians in
South Korea of the rapid spread of the new coronavirus in South Korea, most
especially in Daegu and neighbouring North Gyeongsang Province.

Due to the explosion in infections, the Embassy wishes to advise all
compatriots to avoid none essential travels and also to be mindful when
commuting on public transport such as trains, buses, to avoid infection.

In this regard, the Embassy wishes to remind all Ghanaians to follow
the preventive measures below, to reduce exposure and transmission of the virus:

Lastly, due to the explosion in infections worldwide, Consular Services
have been temporarily suspended. However, for any urgent consular
assistance, you could visit the Embassy’s website, contact by sending an
email to ghanaembassy.seoul.kr@gmail.com
or by
telephone on: 02-749-8982-5, 02-3785-1427.

It would be very much appreciated if these very important guidelines
could be disseminated among our compatriots in South Korea.

The Embassy of Ghana in Seoul wishes all Ghanaians in South Korea
and beyond good health.

Thank you.

ALL GHANAIANS LIVING IN SOUTH KOREA

The Ghana Embassy Hereby Wishes To Inform The General Public
That The Precious Minerals Marketing Company Ltd (Pmmc) Of Ghana Is
The Sole Government Agency Mandated To Regulate The Downstream
Sector Of The Precious Minerals Industry And To Facilitate The Buying
And Selling Of Gold And Diamonds In Ghana As Well As The Export Of
Same To Other Countries.

2. In This Connection, Interested Parties Who Wish To Trade In The
Aforementioned Minerals Or Export, Are Advised To Kindly Visit The
Following Website And Contact Address For Further Information:

Website : http:www.pmmc.gov.gh

Address : The Manager, PMMC, Accra – Ghana

E-Mail : pmmcmd@pmmc.gov.gh, koopare@yahoo.co.uk

Telephone : +233(0)243282682