If you’re planning a trip to Taiwan and you’re in Ghana, you may be wondering how to go about your visa application. Although Taiwan does not have an official embassy or diplomatic mission in Ghana, Ghanaian citizens can still apply for a visa through the Taipei Trade Office in Nigeria, which is accredited to Ghana. In this article, MyTravel.Africa brings you all the essential information on how to contact the Taiwan Embassy in Ghana, visa requirements, and visa fees.
How to Contact the Taiwan Embassy in Ghana
Since Taiwan has no physical embassy in Ghana, visa and consular services are managed by:
Taipei Trade Office in the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Address: No 23A, Thompson Avenue, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria
Telephone: (+234) 706 733 9416
Email (General Inquiries): [email protected]
Email (Visa/Consular Services): [email protected]
Website: https://www.roc-taiwan.org/ng_en/index.html
To begin your visa application process, contact the Trade Office via email to reserve an interview slot.
Taiwan Visa Requirement For Ghanaian Passport Holders
Ghanaians require a visa before traveling to Taiwan. The application must be processed through counter submission in Nigeria—no mail-in applications are accepted.
Application Process
Reservation: Email [email protected] to schedule an interview.
Submission: Submit documents in person at your assigned appointment time.
Endorsement: Household registration must be verified before visa issuance.
Visa Application Online: Print out and present it at the visa counter.
Final Approval: Visa processing and issuance.
Note: Prior to travel, consult Taiwan’s National Immigration Agency and Centers for Disease Control for health and entry protocols.
Taiwan Visa Fees
Visitor Visa (Single Entry): $50 USD
Payment Method: Exact USD cash, issued in 2013 or later, with no tears or stamps.
Refund Policy: Non-refundable, even if the visa is denied.
Required Documents
From Guarantor in Taiwan
- Invitation letter (English & Chinese)
- Copy of Taiwanese ID
- Guarantee form
- Visa approval letter or V-number from BOCA
From Applicant
- Valid passport (minimum 1-year validity) & expired passports
- Two passport-sized photos
- Printed online visa application
- 6-month personal bank statement (must show salary payments)
- Flight booking or return ticket
- Marriage & birth certificates (if applicable)
- Curriculum Vitae (with emergency contacts)
From Applicant’s Company
- Letter of introduction (signed by exec or MD)
- Company registration documents
- Memorandum, Articles of Association, Form C07
- Tax Clearance (last 3 years from FIRS)
- 6-month company bank statement
- Business correspondence with Taiwan counterpart
- Proof of cross-border business in Ghana/Nigeria/Cameroon, etc.
All documents are strictly verified. Forgery results in rejection with no chance for re-application.
Applicants must appear in person. No agents allowed.
No-show Policy: Cancel/reschedule at least 24 hours in advance. Two no-shows = permanent scheduling ban.
While Taiwan does not have an embassy in Ghana, Ghanaian travelers can still access full consular and visa services through the Taipei Trade Office in Nigeria. Be sure to follow the guidelines strictly to avoid delays or rejections. For more travel updates and visa tips, explore MyTravel.Africa — your trusted source for African travelers.