ghana

not restricted

travel approval

elevated

travel security risk

B

healthcare infrastructure and disease risk

travel requirements

Business travel to Ghana is permitted but requires coordination with Global Security. All travelers must take the following actions:

As early as possible in trip planning, consult Global Security for assistance in assessing and managing the risks associated with a proposed itinerary
Adhering to the recommendations of Global Security, company personnel can make their own travel bookings through CTREX or authorized travel agencies
Inform Global Security of his/her travel itineraries in writing as far in advance of departure as possible

Chevron travelers should contact Chevron Ghana Business Coordinator Eugenia Effah Adu to coordinate ground logistics.

The healthcare infrastructure and disease risk level for Accra and Takoradi is B. Please consult with Health and Medical prior to travel.

contacts

Click on the link below for all location specific contacts to support travel coordination, approvals, security and medical questions. Please save this information before you travel.

click here for all contact information

security risks

Ghana is generally stable politically, but political rallies and demonstrations can turn violent with little warning. Protests could occur around the 7 December elections, but widespread violence is unlikely. Protesters are demanding better economic conditions and lower prices.

Visitors should also be aware of the risks of both petty and violent crime. Pick-pocketing and purse-snatching are common, and armed robberies sometimes take place in residential and shopping areas. Recent statistics indicate the rate of violent crimes is increasing in the capital, Accra. There have been isolated incidents of passengers in taxis being attacked and robbed, especially at night.

The Ghanaian government participates in international military efforts to stabilize Mali and could be vulnerable to terrorist activity as a result. Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb has threatened to retaliate against countries contributing to the stabilization effort in Mali and has claimed responsibility for attacks in Burkina Faso and Cote d’Ivoire.

healthcare infrastructure and disease risks

The Chevron healthcare infrastructure and disease risk level for Ghana is B. Click here for International SOS health guidance.

guidance

Visitors in Ghana should exercise high levels of caution and situational awareness and take the following precautions:

Avoid crowds and demonstrations
Avoid displaying valuables, including cash, electronics, and jewelry
Limit movements, especially after dark
Use reliable private car services for transportation
Avoid political demonstrations and other gatherings
Monitor media and local information sources
Minimize your profile by not displaying Chevron-related logos on your belongings
Be prepared for additional security measures and potential travel disruptions
All staff should ensure that their contact details are up to date before travel to Ghana

Employees should be aware that information security risks can be greater during travel, as third parties present in foreign countries may monitor communications and transmissions.

Employees are advised to avoid communications on sensitive matters and to travel with as little sensitive information as possible.

	travel approval level	description
	Not Restricted	No Global Security travel restrictions.
	Restricted	Travel requires authorization from Global Security and/or local business unit management.

	travel security risk levels	description
	Low	Low levels of non-violent crime may be present in business and tourist districts, hotels or other locations frequented by travelers, but violent crime is infrequent. Terrorist groups have limited operational capabilities or security and emergency services have the capacity to detect or adequately respond to a potential attack. Protests are mostly non-violent and rarely disrupt regular commerce, transportation and business operations. Industrial action and transport disruption are infrequent.
	Elevated	Crime is not pervasive, but non-violent and violent crime could impact visitors. Periodic political unrest, protests, and/or sporadic acts of terrorism occur, but are unlikely to directly impact business travelers. The capacity of security and emergency services and infrastructure varies. Industrial action can disrupt travel.
	High	Crime and terrorism pose significant direct or incidental risks to travelers. Anti-government or anti-western demonstrations may be commonplace or violent and could delay or prevent travel. Parts of the country are inaccessible or off-limits to the traveler.
	Critical	Violent crime and/or terrorism is pervasive and is directed at travelers. Political instability, domestic conflict and/or violent civil unrest pose significant risks. There is a high risk of arbitrary detention. Large parts of the country are inaccessible to foreigners.

	levels	description
	A	Health care infrastructure is well developed, and site is often used as a referral center. It has competent care in English in most or all sub-specialties, including non-clinical adjuncts such as speech therapy, developmental needs, etc. Endemic diseases are well controlled or not significant. Chevron maintains or has ready access to health care resources. Business travelers should strongly consider consulting with Global Health and Medical prior to travel.
	B	Health care infrastructure is partially/poorly developed and not always available. Advanced care is on an emergency-only basis because of concerns about access, competence, communications in English, medical culture, follow up, hygiene, etc. or care is available for basic needs and sometimes for diagnostics only. Few or no non-clinical adjunctive care resources are present. Endemic diseases may be present with irregular or poor control. Chevron has limited or no internal health support and relies on limited external health care resources or external health resources are unreliable. Business travelers should strongly consider consulting with Global Health and Medical prior to travel.