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Consul Profile

Hon. Kwame Acquah

Executive Coordinator

Mr. Kwame Acquah was appointed Honorary Consul of the Republic of Seychelles in Ghana effective June 13, 2016 with a presentation of an Executor.

The Republic of Ghana granted him authority to fulfill duties in promoting investments, trade development, business flow and cross-cultural relations after examination of the Letter of Commission issued by the Republic of Seychelles.

Managing Director – RDFC Limited

Astute, result-oriented, versatile and professional are some of the key traits that describe the Managing Director of RDFC Holdings—Mr. Kwame N. Acquah.

Under the management of Kwame Acquah, the company has established itself as one of Ghana’s leading business development and market-entry support Services Company, serving clients in Ghana and the West African sub-region.

Established in 1979, RDFC has over time positioned itself as a company of excellence, ensuring transactions are executed to the highest standards of efficiency and transparency. The company is a member of the non-profit organization TRACE International, the Africa Business Centre and NOF Energy (UK).

Kwame has extensive experience in business development and marketing relating to the Oil and Gas, Banking & Finance and Telecommunication sectors. In his experience over the last decade, he has developed a broad and relevant network with key decision and policy makers in both the public and private sectors across the sub-region. He has been involved in the establishment of many companies notably; the establishment of one of Ghana’s fastest growing “indigenous” bank – Fidelity Bank. He has also been able to further the vision of Subsea 7, Siem Offshore, EnerMech Mechanical, Enpro Subsea, SBM Offshore and Dominion Gas relating to oil and gas, Protea Chemicals relating to ranges of chemicals and First Technical relating to human resources recruitment in the private sector development in Ghana, Africa and abroad.

Contact Details

Address/Location

Rita Odoom – Administrative Executive

Consulate of The Republic of Seychelles (Ghana)

F676/1 Angola Road, Kuku Hill

P. O. Box OS 0854,
Osu – Accra, Ghana.

Phone/Email (Working Hours)

Tel: +233 (0) 302 770 492
Mob:+233 (0) 244 730 082
Email: kacquah@seychellesconsulateghana.com,
rita.odoom@seychellesconsulateghana.com

Skypename: ritaefua.odoom2

Working Days: Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm

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Seychelles Travel Advisory

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Travel & Visa: Visitors travelling to Seychelles

Seychelles is a visa-free country which means that there are no visa requirements for any persons wishing to travel. Although a visa is not required to enter Seychelles, visitors should nevertheless have in their possession a valid passport or other travel documents recognized by the government of Seychelles in order to gain entry. The passport must be valid for the period of the intended stay until arrival back in the holder’s country of origin or residence.

A visitor’s permit is issued on arrival in Seychelles to travelers visiting for the purposes of holiday, business, visiting friends or family and who also meet the following criteria:

is not a prohibited immigrant;
is not a holder of a valid permit which entitles the holder to reside in Seychelles;
holds a valid return ticket or ticket for onward travel for the duration of the visit;
has confirmed accommodation;
has sufficient funds for the duration of the stay (minimum of US$150 or equivalent per day).

Consular Affairs

Authentication of Documents

1.1 List of Documents and Pricing
1.2 Procedures / Requesting Authentication

Assistance to Seychellois Stranded Abroad

2.1 Temporary Travel Document

In instances where Seychelles nationals have lost their travel documents while on a visit in Ghana or in a foreign country, they should contact the nearest Seychelles Embassy or Consulate. In the absence of both they can contact Ministry of Foreign Affairs (link to consular section address).

2.2 Seychelles Passports

Passports are processed and issued by the Immigration Department of the Ministry of Home Affairs. To get access to forms and application procedures please contact the Consulate.

2.3 Repatriation of remains

In the event that a Seychelles national has passed away in a foreign country, we can:

Provide the family with information about the necessary conditions and procedures that have to be followed in order for the remains to be repatriated
Provide details of local Funeral Agents
Bring family member into contact with key persons or organizations dealing with the repatriation

We cannot:

Pay any bills or give money from public funds to settle payments
Take charge of the repatriation

Family members that are repatriating the remains of a loved one are advised to:

Seek advice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs/The Seychelles Consulate about the local repatriation procedures as conditions for repatriation vary from country to country.
Respect the local repatriation procedures and conditions.

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