US Embassy still pegging visa fees at GH¢16 to US dollar despite cedi gains - Report

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There are thieves everywhere including the us embassy 6 months ago

Somebody is trying to scheme off some quick money at the embassy

Somebody is trying to scheme off some quick money at the embassy
Kweku Tsin 6 months ago

The question is will they accept dollars? Is so changed your money to cheaper dollars and pay in Dollars.

The question is will they accept dollars? Is so changed your money to cheaper dollars and pay in Dollars.
Life 6 months ago

These thieves are everywhere from multinational corporations,to petty office bureaucrats...they steal from everybody.dont be surprised cos even their president is thief and a CONVICT.

These thieves are everywhere from multinational corporations,to petty office bureaucrats...they steal from everybody.dont be surprised cos even their president is thief and a CONVICT.
Mills 6 months ago

He is convicted of what you talking about political prostitution the Democrats was doing? They blaming the man Trump if the exact same thing they doing masa explain to the public the convicted don't throw dust on people eyes ...
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He is convicted of what you talking about political prostitution the Democrats was doing? They blaming the man Trump if the exact same thing they doing masa explain to the public the convicted don't throw dust on people eyes and get your fact straight before you open your mouth
Justice 6 months ago

Some of Americans are more corrupt than Ghanaians. This is an evidence coming from American Embassy. Shame! Shame!! Shame!!!

Some of Americans are more corrupt than Ghanaians. This is an evidence coming from American Embassy. Shame! Shame!! Shame!!!
Dudu 6 months ago

Some?

Some?
Lori 6 months ago

Disgracing Ghana globally by driving stolen cars around the world.

Wanderlust of crime. Arrest the Yahoo Boys.

Disgracing Ghana globally by driving stolen cars around the world.

Wanderlust of crime. Arrest the Yahoo Boys.
ST Ghfuo: KWAME NKRUMAH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 6 months ago

GHANAIANS ARE COMPLAINING ABOUT EVERY FOREIGN EMBASSY. WHY? I WAS WATCHING KWADWO SHELDON ON YOUTUBE GO N READ THE COMMENTS. 99 PERCENT OF THE COMENTS ARE NEGATIVE. WHY ARE ALL THESE FOREIGN GH EMBASSIES BEHAVING SO TERRIBLY? ...
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GHANAIANS ARE COMPLAINING ABOUT EVERY FOREIGN EMBASSY. WHY? I WAS WATCHING KWADWO SHELDON ON YOUTUBE GO N READ THE COMMENTS. 99 PERCENT OF THE COMENTS ARE NEGATIVE. WHY ARE ALL THESE FOREIGN GH EMBASSIES BEHAVING SO TERRIBLY? FOREIGN AFFAIRS MINISTRY
WHY NOT APPLY WITH A DOLLAR?....... 6 months ago

Will they reject your dollar of you already have dollars?

Will they reject your dollar of you already have dollars?
greedy kalabule traders 6 months ago

have abossey okai spare part importers reduced the prices of their goods ?,you dont want to reduce the prices of goods to reflect the current exchange rate but you want to travel to someone elses country with a discounted rat ...
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have abossey okai spare part importers reduced the prices of their goods ?,you dont want to reduce the prices of goods to reflect the current exchange rate but you want to travel to someone elses country with a discounted rate,just let the dollar appreciate a little and youll see how fast they will increase their prices
Nigerian man 6 months ago

Ghanaians are naturally greedy and foolish that is why they think high pricing is the only way to riches. Meanwhile they’re just taking advantage of gullible selves and destroying the quality life of their people by causing ...
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Ghanaians are naturally greedy and foolish that is why they think high pricing is the only way to riches. Meanwhile they’re just taking advantage of gullible selves and destroying the quality life of their people by causing hardship via high pricings.
ST Ghfuo: KWAME NKRUMAH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 6 months ago

I SAW A BANGLADESHIE MAN WHO WORKD FOR THE GH CONSULATE HOLDING THE GH FLAG WITH HIS RIGHT HAND. WHY? VERY DISRESPECTFUL WHY SHOULD A DRIVER OF THE CONSULATE OFFICER BE A BANGLADESHIE PERSON? WY CANT YOU HIRE A GH, A JAMAICAN ...
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I SAW A BANGLADESHIE MAN WHO WORKD FOR THE GH CONSULATE HOLDING THE GH FLAG WITH HIS RIGHT HAND. WHY? VERY DISRESPECTFUL WHY SHOULD A DRIVER OF THE CONSULATE OFFICER BE A BANGLADESHIE PERSON? WY CANT YOU HIRE A GH, A JAMAICAN PERSON FOR THE JOB? ALSO, THE RECEPTIONIST YOU HAVE A THESE EMBASSIES THEY DONT SPEAK PROPER ENGLISH. PLEASE, HIRE LOCAL GIRLS WHO CAN SPEAK PROPER ENGLISH AND TWI TO MAN THE FONES. WHY SHOULD GH TAXPAYERS BE PAYING MONEY TO A BANGLADESHIE?
Absolute nonsense 6 months ago

This is beside the issue . It is never criminal for a businessman or woman to decide how they want to sell their items. You buy from people whose prices suit you. In the end, they are making legitimate profits regardless of i ...
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This is beside the issue . It is never criminal for a businessman or woman to decide how they want to sell their items. You buy from people whose prices suit you. In the end, they are making legitimate profits regardless of it being high. What the American embassy is doing here is criminal, no one can determine an exchange rate different from the official interbank rates .
No Mercy 6 months ago

Ensclaving US to America

Ensclaving US to America
Gogo 6 months ago

They are always stealing from the people. The government won't even say anything. Slave masters

They are always stealing from the people. The government won't even say anything. Slave masters
I TOLD YOU SO.. 6 months ago

They even wish it goes to ghc50. I told you these white folks governments doesn't like Africans. Who said they don't know their dollars strength is going down? They well know. They believe it won't stay there long. That the c ...
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They even wish it goes to ghc50. I told you these white folks governments doesn't like Africans. Who said they don't know their dollars strength is going down? They well know. They believe it won't stay there long. That the cedi will depreciate again. Or they are finding ways to cripple the cedi one more.? These should tell you their minds not that they don't know the strength of the cedi now.
I TOLD YOU SO.. 6 months ago

They even wish it goes to ghc50. I told you these white folks governments doesn't like Africans. Who said they don't know their dollars strength is going down? They well know. They believe it won't stay there long. That the c ...
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They even wish it goes to ghc50. I told you these white folks governments doesn't like Africans. Who said they don't know their dollars strength is going down? They well know. They believe it won't stay there long. That the cedi will depreciate again. Or they are finding ways to cripple the cedi once more.? These should tell you their minds not that they don't know the strength of the cedi now. VERY SILENCE WICKED PEOPLE.
Offshore Waters 6 months ago

Price reduction starts with big corporations. If they won’t recognize government’s economic gains, why should the masses on the street. Foreign minister needs a task force for this and others doing same. Jakpa could head ...
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Price reduction starts with big corporations. If they won’t recognize government’s economic gains, why should the masses on the street. Foreign minister needs a task force for this and others doing same. Jakpa could head the committee. Jakpa has a burning desire from birth, to correct the system. That’s his motivation, not silver and gold.
BOYCOTT THE US VISA UNTIL THEY GET SENSE!! 6 months ago

Its time we boycott the USA Visa until they realise we mean business!

Its time we boycott the USA Visa until they realise we mean business!
Let me get my visa first! 6 months ago

Wait until I get my visa then we can all support the boycott against these imperialist racist Americans.

After my visa has been granted they will see how I will lead the boycott of anything American from KFC to visas.

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Wait until I get my visa then we can all support the boycott against these imperialist racist Americans.

After my visa has been granted they will see how I will lead the boycott of anything American from KFC to visas.

But first things first. I'm due for an interview in 1 month time after which we can start the boycott.

Until then none of you should try any nonsense to jeopardise my visa.

POWER TO THE PEOPLE!!
Lol 6 months ago

Lol

Lol
Reason 6 months ago

Don't go. Problem solved. Ghana merchants haven't dropped their prices either. Focus on that. That hurts more people.

Don't go. Problem solved. Ghana merchants haven't dropped their prices either. Focus on that. That hurts more people.
Po 6 months ago

Boycott USA now. Brave people stay in their country to develop it. Africans are cowards always running away from hardship. Cowards

Boycott USA now. Brave people stay in their country to develop it. Africans are cowards always running away from hardship. Cowards
Wayo 6 months ago

Maybe Okudzato Ablakwa is not aware. He will deal with them basabasa..

Maybe Okudzato Ablakwa is not aware. He will deal with them basabasa..
Toni 6 months ago

I blame those of you die to slave away in King Trumps Kingdom. Na una cause am.

I blame those of you die to slave away in King Trumps Kingdom. Na una cause am.
Fools with short memory will vote the ndc. 6 months ago

Foolish and senseless regime led by a confused drunkard

Foolish and senseless regime led by a confused drunkard
Bazz 6 months ago

Ghanaians always portray themselves as slaves and they talk like abrokyire is everlasting life, Americans are doing all this bcos they know we fool to the core, can they do this to Europeans,

Ghanaians always portray themselves as slaves and they talk like abrokyire is everlasting life, Americans are doing all this bcos they know we fool to the core, can they do this to Europeans,
Black 6 months ago

Yes

Yes
BOY KOFI 6 months ago

That’s what we call free market.Go there with your own dollars and pay for your visa fee if possible. Tnx.

That’s what we call free market.Go there with your own dollars and pay for your visa fee if possible. Tnx.
Ghanaian 6 months ago

The moment we Africans succeed some organisations like UN will collapse, the whites do not want us to succeed and we must put them out of our lives simple, let us focus.

The moment we Africans succeed some organisations like UN will collapse, the whites do not want us to succeed and we must put them out of our lives simple, let us focus.
DDT 6 months ago

These US embassies and European embassies will dupe our citizens without giving them visas and later return some of the monies as AID to us in Africa. The money they get from Africans through visa application, is more than wh ...
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These US embassies and European embassies will dupe our citizens without giving them visas and later return some of the monies as AID to us in Africa. The money they get from Africans through visa application, is more than what they give Africa as AID.
Doris Ama 6 months ago

That embassy is just stealing from us, just like in colonial times. We must kick against them

That embassy is just stealing from us, just like in colonial times. We must kick against them
Ahem! 6 months ago

Hahaha! Are you people surprised? So you haven't checked the history of US activities in Africa to know that they are not trustworthy? Trump represents and exhibits the exact character of the US.

I pass by that embassy ev ...
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Hahaha! Are you people surprised? So you haven't checked the history of US activities in Africa to know that they are not trustworthy? Trump represents and exhibits the exact character of the US.

I pass by that embassy every morning to work and it's appalling to see that queue for visa in the open and at the mercy of the weather. With all the land they got from us and the annual revenue they make from Visa fees, are they saying it didn't occur to them in the planning of the embassy to get even a nice shed for applicants?

Every year I see my colleagues at work desperately involved in this US visa lottery thing and I feel sad. You're desperate to go to someone's country and they are not even showing you respect in your own country!
Gidos 6 months ago

No money is pay at US embassy in Ghana CEDES. Convert to Dollars and Pay Dollars at the Embassy. Period.

No money is pay at US embassy in Ghana CEDES. Convert to Dollars and Pay Dollars at the Embassy. Period.
Paul 6 months ago

The Cedis Appreciation is temporary not permanent. The USA government knows that .Ghanaians should take advantage of the current situation to but dollars. The dollar will rise very soon

The Cedis Appreciation is temporary not permanent. The USA government knows that .Ghanaians should take advantage of the current situation to but dollars. The dollar will rise very soon
Kofi Adu 6 months ago

Has President Trump asked you to go to the USA?Stay in Ghana and case close

Has President Trump asked you to go to the USA?Stay in Ghana and case close
Jon J 6 months ago

If by payin da required amount da visa is guaranteed, I bet most ppl wont complain..som of em luv visa pass anyting fogetin it can also be a ticket to hel

If by payin da required amount da visa is guaranteed, I bet most ppl wont complain..som of em luv visa pass anyting fogetin it can also be a ticket to hel
Kontor 6 months ago

The USA embassy has never been fair to Africans

The USA embassy has never been fair to Africans
Samurai 6 months ago

Where's the foreign affairs minister?

Where's the foreign affairs minister?
Ernest 6 months ago

Ah!! But the US embassy does not collect fees at the embassy. So where is this story coming from? All monies that are supposed to be paid to the embassy for services rendered are paid at the bank and are quoted in USD. so how ...
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Ah!! But the US embassy does not collect fees at the embassy. So where is this story coming from? All monies that are supposed to be paid to the embassy for services rendered are paid at the bank and are quoted in USD. so how can they determine the Cedi rate to the dollars. It is the reserve of the bank that is collecting the fees to determine the rate. This story de3333.......!! Smh!!
Fact 6 months ago

Exactly, visa application fees and others are paid at the banks so why blaming the embassy? ,

Exactly, visa application fees and others are paid at the banks so why blaming the embassy? ,
Fk usa 6 months ago

Thieves everywhere

Thieves everywhere
Sagacious shaggy 6 months ago

It's false visa fee is reduced

It's false visa fee is reduced
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Padi 6 months ago

Getting US visa is not difficult for Ghanaians. If you have 1 million cedis in the bank, attach your account statement to your visa application.

Getting US visa is not difficult for Ghanaians. If you have 1 million cedis in the bank, attach your account statement to your visa application.
Eben 6 months ago

Why white people don't won't we the blacks to prosper in this world?because of ur selfish interest,you don't think about poor people in ghana why are u still pegging doller 16 Shane on u people fools

Why white people don't won't we the blacks to prosper in this world?because of ur selfish interest,you don't think about poor people in ghana why are u still pegging doller 16 Shane on u people fools
GD 6 months ago

That's outrageous and unacceptable.

That's outrageous and unacceptable.
Kwame 6 months ago

Somebody must tell this extortionists that we are sick and tired of them. They must reduce the rate now or face the wrath of the people. Soon Ghanaians will not even travel to the US anymore to seek greener pastures because t ...
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Somebody must tell this extortionists that we are sick and tired of them. They must reduce the rate now or face the wrath of the people. Soon Ghanaians will not even travel to the US anymore to seek greener pastures because the pastures will be soo green in Ghana.
Kojo 6 months ago

There is nothing Ablakwa can do. That is the fee they are charging for visa entry. If you don't like it then boycott their country! As simple as that

There is nothing Ablakwa can do. That is the fee they are charging for visa entry. If you don't like it then boycott their country! As simple as that
Anonymous 6 months ago

May be they are expecting to go back to 16.

May be they are expecting to go back to 16.
Aketewa 6 months ago

It is because they don’t believe in the sustainability of the ‘appreciated’ cedi. They are not fools.

It is because they don’t believe in the sustainability of the ‘appreciated’ cedi. They are not fools.
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EagleEyes 6 months ago

It's time for them to start refund fee for rejected Visa's

It's time for them to start refund fee for rejected Visa's
Naana 6 months ago

Today 26th May 2025 send wave cedi to dollar rate is 10.30 Ghana cedis. charging 16 Ghana cedis to a dollar equivalent is dishonest and criminal.

Today 26th May 2025 send wave cedi to dollar rate is 10.30 Ghana cedis. charging 16 Ghana cedis to a dollar equivalent is dishonest and criminal.
Broda Enoch 6 months ago

I suggest they change the money before going to the embassy for the payment

I suggest they change the money before going to the embassy for the payment
kk 6 months ago

look i keep saying these embassies always rip us off but we dont know...
we pay all money to them and still get denied of visa, no one complains about it...they are cheating us we need to wise up

look i keep saying these embassies always rip us off but we dont know...
we pay all money to them and still get denied of visa, no one complains about it...they are cheating us we need to wise up
O. B Obiba. 6 months ago

Stay in your country

Stay in your country
Ernest 6 months ago

Simple!!

Simple!!
Joe 6 months ago

If this is true, then the applicants should pay in dollars instead and let’s hear what they will say

If this is true, then the applicants should pay in dollars instead and let’s hear what they will say
Divine 6 months ago

This is false because I paid the ghs2405 for B1/B2 last week may 22,2025. Please always verify your information before publication.

This is false because I paid the ghs2405 for B1/B2 last week may 22,2025. Please always verify your information before publication.
King Dave 6 months ago

Please this information is false, the rate of dollar to cedi at the embassy is far below 16 now, kindly do your findings well before drawing conclusions

Please this information is false, the rate of dollar to cedi at the embassy is far below 16 now, kindly do your findings well before drawing conclusions
Ktay 6 months ago

Both the US embassy in Ghana and the Ghana embassy in the states are pathetic. Both of these embassies are scammers and deliberately stealing money from the people.

Both the US embassy in Ghana and the Ghana embassy in the states are pathetic. Both of these embassies are scammers and deliberately stealing money from the people.
Nana osei@KUMASI 6 months ago

This is A BIG LIE OOOO

ITS 13.TO A DOLLAR AT THEIR PAGE

This is A BIG LIE OOOO

ITS 13.TO A DOLLAR AT THEIR PAGE

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