Ghana – Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions Advisory Issued February 12, 2019

Exercise normal precautions in Ghana. Some areas have increased risk.  Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Exercise increased caution in:

• Urban Areas due to crime.
• Intercity highways after dark due to crime.
• Parts of the Brong Ahafo, Northern, and Upper East Regions due to civil unrest.

Read the Safety and Security section on the country information page.

If you decide to travel to Ghana:

• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
• Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
• Review the Crime and Safety Report for Ghana.
• U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.

Urban Areas – Level 2:  Exercise Increased Caution

Violent crime, such as street mugging, is more frequent in urban areas as compared to their surrounding suburbs. These crimes are also more prevalent at night and in isolated locations.

The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens.  Local police may lack the resources to respond effectively to more serious crimes.

Intercity Highways – Level 2:  Exercise Increased Caution

Armed assaults on private vehicles and public transports occur more frequently after dark, often by criminal elements utilizing blockades to slow down and restrict movement of vehicles.

Brong Ahafo, Northern, and Upper East Regions – Level 2:  Exercise Increased Caution

Civil unrest due to chieftaincy disputes can occur at any time. While such disputes are typically non-violent, the likelihood for violence developing from a tribal dispute is greater in parts of these regions.  

Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.

Last Update:  Reissued after periodic review with updates to the Risk Indicators and Level 2 areas.

Source: http://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/ghana-travel-advisory.html
Originally Published: February 12, 2019