Full Implementation of the ECOWAS Protocol

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) will start the full implementation of Article 5 of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Protocol on the FREE MOVEMENT OF PERSONS, RESIDENCE AND ESTABLISHMENT (Protocol A/P.1/5/79) from 1^st May, 2019.

 Article 5 (1) and (2) of the Protocol states that a citizen of a member state may enter the territory of another Member State and remain there for a period of not more than (90) days with a private vehicle and not more than 15 days for a commercial vehicle registered in the territory of a Member State (where he/she resides), upon the presentation of the following documents to the competent authority of the other Member states.

• Valid driving license
• Matriculation Certificate (Ownership Card) or Log Book
• Insurance Policy recognized by Member States
• International Customs carnet recognized within the community.

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