Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Regional Forums > sub-Saharan Africa
Carnet Ghana Carnet Ghana
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
sub-Saharan Africa Topics specific to sub-Saharan Africa. (Includes all countries South of 17 degrees latitude)
Photo by Andy Miller, UK, Taking a rest, Jokulsarlon, Iceland

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by Andy Miller, UK,
Taking a rest,
Jokulsarlon, Iceland



Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 5 Nov 2008
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Sweden
Posts: 141
Post Carnet Ghana
Hello!

Does anybody know for sure if it's possible to enter Ghana without a Carnet de Passage without to much hassle and bribary?
We will drive from Sweden to Ghana and back this winter without a Carnet.
I've searched but it seems to be a lot of differnet opinions if I need a Carnet or not.:confused1:

ADAC says no
http://www.adac.de/images/L%C3%A4nde...tcm8-83881.pdf

Wikipedia no
Carnet de Passage - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The hubbs carnet page yes
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/tri...t-of-countries

And Ghanas embassy doesn't answer...

Please help.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 6 Nov 2008
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: London
Posts: 542
No
A carnet is definately not necessary for Ghana.

Crossing from Burkina Faso, the customs is very straightforward and a carnet is definately not needed.

Crossing from Togo is a little more hassle due to the size of the border post, but again no carnet is necessary.

When crossing from Togo you might need to present your yellow fever vaccination. It is the only border crossing in Africa I have ever been asked for it!

cheers
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 6 Nov 2008
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Sweden
Posts: 141
Smile
That was a relief, thank you!
Last edited by Ronnie79; 6 Nov 2008 at 08:24.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 12 Nov 2008
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: on the dusty roads of africa
Posts: 19
we entered Ghana from Burkina and we had a carnet, but we kind of forgot to stamp it. When we left the country to Togo the customs guy was really suprised. Why would he have to stamp anything and do any work if it was not even stamped in??? Please go.
Furthermore i had to show yellow fever also at the nothern border, and also entering Nigeria.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 30 Nov 2008
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Liechtenstein
Posts: 18
I wouldn't count on getting in without a carnet - by car that is. We tried in Hamale a few days ago - took us 6 hours of negotiating and in the end we were turned back. The day after we tried the Leo-crossing. Same thing there: no entry without a carnet.

...but you can try.

cheers
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 30 Nov 2008
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: London
Posts: 542
Interesting development.

I should clarify my earlier post - it is definately possible to enter Ghana on a motorbike without a carnet. Seems they must apply different rules for cars.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 5 Dec 2008
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Sweden
Posts: 141
Unhappy
Oh no! We are leaving in 10 days and going to Ghana without Carnet with two cars. Our main goal is Ghana and we already obtained visas, it would be a big disapointment if we are not able to enter Ghana.
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 6 Dec 2008
Banned
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Monaco
Posts: 336
Hi Ronnie,

my experience: everything is possible in Africa - in both ways !

I drove my German car without a carnet and without a prior visa through Morocco, Westsahara, Mauretania, Mali, Niger, Burkina, Benin and Togo. The only country that rejected me (now in a Togolese taxi to the final departure airport Accra) for not having a visa was ... Ghana. This was atypical the other way, but it happened to me.

Further south: I tried to enter Angola with a proper visa (unbelievable obtained at the Johannesburg embassy!) at the main Namibian border and was refused! This was also atypical the other way. At the next small border post 150km onwards in Ruacana, entry to Angola was no problem, however the road was.

I would definitely recommend to you NOT to bother about the carnet and just GO.

I have the most amazing hand-written stuff in my passports, from small African border posts who made up for lack of stickers, stamps, rules & information with goodwill, friendliness and hospitality.

If you fail at a big border post (it happens even with proper papers!), just drive to the next smaller one.
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 6 Dec 2008
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Sweden
Posts: 141
We'll defininetly give it a try!
But we have only single entry visa so I'm not sure if we can try more than once.

I carnet it out of the question. Not enough time to obtain one and would like to try without.
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 7 Jan 2009
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Liechtenstein
Posts: 18
everything`s possible
Hi There,

i met some people a few days ago who got in without a carnet - that might be good news to you! The thing seems to be to pick the right boardercrossing. At Hamale and one at Leo they wont let you in. But the main crossing near Po it seems to be a matter of 20 Cedis and 30 minutes to obtain a "laissez-passez"...

good luck!
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 25 Feb 2009
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Sweden
Posts: 141
Got in at Hamale
After 6 hours of negotiation they let us in at Hamale without a carnet.
We had to leave 400€ i deposit for two landcruiser HJ60. We got a note with signatures and stamps that proved it. Had no problems with the police but they seemed a little confused then we showed them the note. We got the money back on our way out i Hamale.
He told me it was i one time thing and that you normally need a carnet in Ghana when your not an ECOWAS citizen.
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 13 Sep 2011
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 18
Has anyone made experiences when the bike was shipped or flown into Ghana? I would imagine there is no way to get the bike out of customs without a Carnet?
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 3 Mar 2012
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 3
Is there anyone who recently went from Mali into Ghana with a car but without carnet? I want to try it this summer but can only find old posts on this topic.
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Carnet or ? Ghana to Namibia gilghana1 Trip Paperwork 0 22 Oct 2008 21:06
Carnet for Ghana waverider Trip Paperwork 3 8 Feb 2007 15:16
Carnet needed for Ghana or Nigeria? peterdsherrard sub-Saharan Africa 3 16 Oct 2005 15:53
Carnet requirements Morocco to Ghana ianrichards North Africa 0 1 Jul 2004 18:56
Do I need a Carnet de Passage for Ghana? greenbug North Africa 5 18 Dec 2002 20:09

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

ALL Dates subject to change.

2025 Confirmed Events:

  • Virginia: April 24-27 2025
  • Queensland is back! May 2-4 2025
  • Germany Summer: May 29-June 1 2025
  • CanWest: July 10-13 2025
  • Switzerland: Date TBC
  • Ecuador: Date TBC
  • Romania: Date TBC
  • Austria: Sept. 11-14
  • California: September 18-21
  • France: September 19-21 2025
  • Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2 2025

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

Adventurous Bikers – We've got all your Hygiene & Protection needs SORTED! Powdered Hair & Body Wash, Moisturising Cream Insect Repellent, and Moisturising Cream Sunscreen SPF50. ESSENTIAL | CONVENIENT | FUNCTIONAL.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

Your ad could be here, on EVERY page of the HUBB, or the whole website, or as many as you like!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 12:53.

Contact Us - Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers Website - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top