SIT Study Abroad Ghana: Identity, Multiculturalism, and Social Political Transformation Spring 2021
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
SIT Study Abroad Ghana: Identity, Multiculturalism, and Social Political Transformation Spring 2021
GENERAL FLIGHT Once you have finalized your travel
INFORMATION arrangements, please log into your
This document is designed to assist you in application portal and enter your itinerary
making your travel arrangements. An essential information and any notes about your
part of your preparation for studying abroad arrival in the Travel Information section of
includes obtaining the proper travel your application. This will ensure that SIT
staff knows when to expect you.
documentation for your international stay.
Please read this document carefully to
determine if you need to take action AIRLINE INFORMATION
immediately in preparation for travel. From experience the following airlines usually
provide decent service to Kotoka International
You are responsible for booking your own Airport in Accra, which is the meeting location
travel to and from the airport in Ghana. In for this program: Delta, South African Airways,
addition, it is your responsibility to read and Air France, British Airways, and Emirates.
understand the terms and conditions for your
airline ticket(s), to reconfirm your flight You can, of course, travel on any airline of
reservations in advance of the day of travel, your choice; however, please note that
and to be aware of airline and TSA regulations regardless of your transportation carrier, you
for baggage size and contents. SIT is not are expected to be at your meeting location at
responsible for additional charges you may the required time.
incur as a result of airline schedule changes or Key Travel is the preferred travel provider for
other travel-related reasons. SIT Study Abroad. In many cases Key Travel
is able to offer humanitarian and student
Please note that due to the COVID-19
airfares for travel on SIT Study Abroad
pandemic, information is subject to change
programs, and may also offer more flexibility in
based on shifting conditions in the US and
Ghana. As you book your flights, we holding airfare reservations, making changes
encourage you to purchase tickets on airlines to bookings at affordable or sometimes no
with flexible cancellation and postponement cost, and access to reasonable cancellation
policies. policies.
If you would like access to Key Travel’s
Each country has specific entry requirements
Student Booking Portal, click here. SIT does
due to the COVID-19 pandemic which may
not require you to book with Key Travel, but we
include providing a negative COVID-19 test
prior to your travel or testing and/or encourage you to fill out the form to research
quarantining upon arrival. SIT will provide flight options.
updated COVID-19 related information prior to
your travel as this information is constantly
shifting and we would like to provide you with
relevant accurate information closer to your
travel date. Please read the Health Guidelines
for this program (forthcoming) for
recommendations related to preventing the
contraction and spread of COVID-19.
SIT Study Abroad - 2
Flight, Passport, and Visa Information 1/21/2021
ARRIVAL INFORMATION
You are expected to meet your group at the following date,
time, and location:
NOTE: If you are unable to find
suitable travel arrangements
Program Arrival Date: Saturday, February 13, 2021 which will allow you to arrive at
the specified date and time,
Arrival Airport: Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
please contact your admissions
Group Meeting Time: Anytime between 8 AM to 10 counselor as soon as possible—
PM BEFORE you make any
reservations.
Group Meeting Location: Airport Arrivals Hall
Arrival prior to the start of the
Group Will Be Met By: SIT Study Abroad staff program is not advisable. Please
note that medical insurance,
Notes: If you arrive before or after the group meeting provided to you through SIT Study
time on the arrival day, someone from SIT will still be Abroad for the duration of your
available to meet you. program, is not in effect either
before the program start date or
after the program end date.
DEPARTURE INFORMATION
You are expected to plan your departure for the following
date, time, and location:
It is possible to remain in-country
after the program ends. Please note
Program Departure Date: Tuesday, May 25, 2021 that the program is no longer
responsible for you after the end of
Departure Airport: Kotoka International Airport (ACC) the scheduled program. If you are
planning to extend your stay, please
Earliest Departure Time: Anytime speak with SIT staff to ensure that
your visa will cover your extra time
in Ghana.
sdf
SIT Study Abroad - 3
Flight, Passport, and Visa Information 1/21/2021PASSPORT INFORMATION
To participate in this program, you will need a signed passport that is valid for at least six
months after the end of the program.
• If necessary, apply for a new passport or renewal immediately.
• US Citizens: consult US State Department information at
http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html for passport processing times and
application procedures.
• Non-US Citizens: contact your embassy or consulate.
You may need to expedite your passport application in order to meet visa application deadlines.
Please check with your admissions counselor at studyabroad@sit.edu or (888) 272-7881 to discuss
whether you should expedite your application.
VISA INFORMATION
A visa is an official endorsement from a foreign government permitting entry into and travel within a
particular country or region for a specified period of time. A visa may be glued or stamped directly
into an applicant’s passport or be on a separate paper or insert.
Students with US passports: Ghana’s COVID-19 Entry Guidelines:
For this program, students with US passports
Individuals arriving in Ghana by air must
will need a three-month, single-entry visa
present a negative COVID-19 polymerase
which will be extended in Ghana.
chain reaction (PCR) test conducted by an
Please read the visa instructions from your accredited laboratory in the country of origin
admissions counselor very carefully. You not more than 72 hours prior to departure.
will need to begin the visa process
immediately to ensure your visa is received Upon arrival, each traveler must undergo a
in time for the program start date. temperature screening and COVID-19 test
conducted at the airport. The test carries a
$150 fee per person. Travelers MUST pay the
fee online before departure at
https://myfrontierhealthcare.com/Home/Ghana
and present proof of payment to the airline
prior to boarding. We recommend fee payment
approximately one week prior to travel. Test
results from this rapid test will usually be
available within 30 minutes.
Students are expected to pay for both the pre-
arrival test and arrival test. SIT will cover the
costs of any subsequent COVID-19 tests.
SIT Study Abroad - 4
Flight, Passport, and Visa Information 1/21/2021GENERAL VISA AND
PASSPORT NOTES FOR ALL
PARTICIPANTS
• You are responsible for complying with
all visa procedures and deadlines.
• Keep in mind that procedures and fees
are subject to change at the discretion
of the embassy or consulate with
jurisdiction over your application.
Students should double-check visa
procedures prior to sending materials to
ensure accuracy.
• Issuance of visas is at the sole
discretion of the applicable consulate or
embassy; SIT assumes no
responsibility for the issuance or denial
of any visa.
• Please make a copy of the first two ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS
pages of your passport (one of which If you have any questions regarding this
has your photo), and give these information, please contact the US office of SIT
photocopies to your academic director
Study Abroad at 802-258-3212 or toll-free in
once you arrive.
the US at 888-272-7881 and ask to speak to
• You may also need to bring your yellow your admissions counselor, who is available
WHO vaccination card or a copy of Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM (US
your immunization record; please see East Coast time) to assist you.
the Safety, Security, and Health pre-
departure document for more details.
• Students are responsible for their own
passports. The program may hold
passports for students when at the
program site and when on excursion.
Students should have passports on
their person during ISP/internship.
Throughout the term, students should
keep a copy of their passport and visa
on their person at all times.
• If you are planning to travel to other
countries before or after the program or
your transit route involves connections
in other countries, check with the
embassies of those countries before
you leave the US regarding visas,
documents, and/or immunizations
required. Please contact your
admissions counselor as soon as
possible to discuss the feasibility of
your plans.
SIT Study Abroad - 5
Flight, Passport, and Visa Information 1/21/2021You can also read
