2. I am not 18 years old yet, but I am very motivated and would like very much to go to Ghana through Access Northern Ghana. Is it possible to make an acception?
No, the 18-threshold is a condition that we cannot and will not deviate from. You have to be 18 and above to be accepted into the Access Northern Ghana program.

3. Why are you much cheaper than other organizations?
There are two reasons for this. Firstly, we can keep the costs low since we do not aim to make a profit. Therefore, the enrolment fee is only used to cover our costs and to pay local staff. Secondly, our America staff does not receive a salary. This cuts down on the organization costs.

4. How and where do I prolonged my visa when I am in Ghana?
The visa you obtained in your country is valid for a period of 60 days in Ghana. This means that you have to prolong VISA if you choose to stay longer than the 60 days. This can be done at the immigration office in Tamale and Access Northern Ghana will help you with this. The cost for each additional month is around $6 US. You have to take care to notify Access Northern Ghana approximately 2 weeks before your visa expires, so that we can arrange everything for you on time.

5. How much money will I spend in Ghana?
This question is hard to answer, since it depends on your own lifestyle. Although Ghana is relatively cheap for our standards, you can spend a lot of money if you travel frequently, go out for dinner a lot and buy loads of souvenirs.

6. What form of money should I take to Ghana?
There are several ways in which you can take money to Ghana. Traveler Cheques (TC's) are the best and safest option. You can buy these Cheques at any bank and exchange them in all large banks in Ghana for Ghanese cedis. Moreover, TC's are insured against theft and loss! TC's in American Dollars are easiest to exchange, but TC's in Euros are also practical and a bit cheaper.
Additionally, it is wise to carry some cash with you that can exchange in case of need at Forex Bureaus (money exchange offices) and in most of the larger hotels. This is handy for when you are in remote areas or in case you need money during holidays or the weekend. It is also possible to get money out from a money machine (ATM) with your country bank card pin, although the service charge can be more money than it is worth. Also, only larger cities (for example Tamale) have ATMs. Money can also be accssed with a VISA on ATMs as well as in banks, but again with service charges this can be expensive. Don't forget to find out the pin code of your credit card in case you are planning to use it in an ATM. Although a credit card can be handy in case of emergencies, they are not accepted in most places in Ghana.

7. What's the local currency and how much is it worth?
The currency in Ghana is the cedi (¢). $1 .00 is worth ¢9000 cedis in Ghana and a coke is about ¢3000 in Ghana cedis.