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US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States7 July 2026

Ghana - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

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There was no change to the advisory level. The “health” risk indicator was added. The “unrest” indicator was removed from the area of increased risk. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution when traveling to Ghana due to crime, poor health infrastructure, violence against women, and violence against lesbian and gay travelers . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Reconsider travel to the northern border in the Upper East Region, the Northeast Region, the Upper West Region, and areas west of the N12 highway in the Savannah Region due to crime. Adviso
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