Ghana visa requirements · checked 26 September 2026
Visa & Entry Requirements for GhanaMost travellers can visit Ghana without going to an embassy: 23 passports enter visa-free, 150 apply online for an eVisa.
The Ghana Immigration Service's eVisa applicant guide distinguishes visa-free entry, which it lists for ECOWAS and AES nationals, from the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) and the eVisa, and says to use the official eligibility checker before applying. Its ETA guide says the ETA regime applies to nationals of all African Union member states, all ECOWAS member states and countries holding a current bilateral visa waiver agreement with Ghana, and that there is no fee to apply. The eVisa costs USD 260 with standard processing, and the immigration officer sets the stay on entry, up to 60 days; Ghana's diplomatic missions abroad also issue visas. The visa page of Ghana's embassy in Addis Ababa, in its archived copy of May 2026, says all visitors entering Ghana must have valid entry visas or, in the case of Commonwealth nationals, entry permits, issued by a Ghana diplomatic mission or consulate abroad or any other visa issuing authority mandated by the Ghana Government, and that ECOWAS nationals and those of other countries with which the Government of Ghana has specific bilateral agreements are exempted.
Do I need a visa for Ghana? Quick answers
United States
eVisa
United Kingdom
eVisa
60 days
Germany
eVisa
India
Visa required
China
eVisa
Canada
eVisa
60 days
Australia
eVisa
60 days
Poland
eVisa
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Visa for Ghana — requirements summaryAll travellers must meet the entry rules set by Ghana, and they depend on your nationality. Find your passport below — you may be able to enter visa-free, or need an eVisa, a visa on arrival or a visa from an embassy.
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Ghana visa types, fees and processing timesThe portal lists USD 260 for Standard processing (within 96 hours), USD 338 for Priority (within 48 hours) and USD 442 for Express (within 5 hours), and says the fee is a standard flat rate not based on nationality.
The portal lists USD 260 for Standard processing (within 96 hours), USD 338 for Priority (within 48 hours) and USD 442 for Express (within 5 hours), and says the fee is a standard flat rate not based on nationality.
Free: the ETA Applicant Guide says there is no fee to apply. It says the ETA regime applies to nationals of all African Union member states, all ECOWAS member states and countries holding a current bilateral visa waiver agreement with Ghana.
The Embassy of Ghana in Washington lists USD 60 for a single-entry visa (USD 100 expedited) and USD 100 for a multiple-entry visa (USD 200 expedited), and says merchant fees are added when paying with a debit or credit card.
The Ghana Immigration Service's fees table lists USD 200 for an EEV permit or emergency visa. It says the application is a letter addressed to the Comptroller-General of Immigration stating the country the person is coming from, the date of arrival, the duration of stay, the purpose of visit, the travel itinerary and the place of lodging, with attached documents that include the bio data pages of the host and of the guest.
Entry requirements for GhanaGhana's eVisa applicant guide says the passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the applicant's intended date of departure from Ghana and must have at least 3 blank pages.
Ghana Immigration Service — eVisa Applicant Guide✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026
Your passport needs at least 3 blank pages.
Ghana Immigration Service — eVisa Applicant Guide✓ Checked 7 Oct 2026
A valid yellow fever vaccination certificate or card is required for entry into Ghana and may be checked at the port of entry. Travellers without it may be referred to airport health officials for the applicable health procedure, including vaccination where necessary.
Ghana Immigration Service — eVisa Applicant Guide✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026
No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for Ghana.
Ghana Immigration Service — eVisa Applicant Guide✓ Checked 2 Oct 2026
Ghana's eVisa applicant guide lists a confirmed return or onward travel ticket among the requirements for Tourist (B2) and Business (B1) visas, and requires proof of accommodation covering the full duration of the intended stay.
Ghana Immigration Service — eVisa Applicant Guide✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026
Ghana's eVisa applicant guide lists proof of sufficient funds, such as a bank statement or credit card statement covering the last 3 months, among the Tourist Visa (B2) requirements. No official source we could read states a minimum amount.
Ghana Immigration Service — eVisa Applicant Guide✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026
The Ghana Immigration Service charges a penalty for an expired visitor's permit of GH¢300.00 per month for most nationals, GH¢200.00 for ECOWAS nationals and GH¢52.00 for Ghanaians holding a foreign passport. Extending a visitor's permit costs GH¢65.00, GH¢39.00 or GH¢26.00 per month for the same groups.
Ghana Immigration Service — Fees and Charges✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026
The UK government says you must declare all hard currency using the declaration form provided on arrival, that you can bring in up to a maximum Ghanaian cedi equivalent of USD 10,000, and that you should not carry more than USD 10,000 in value in any foreign currency; it says the Ghanaian authorities can confiscate the entire amount if you are carrying cash of this value or more.
UK Foreign Office — Ghana entry requirements✓ Checked 2 Oct 2026
Ghana visa requirements statisticsWe track the entry rules of Ghana for 198 passports. The most common situation is eVisa, which applies to 111 passports (56%). 12% of passports can enter without a visa. The least common is visa-free (23 passports).
Open your passport in the table for the exact rules — maximum stay, fees, how to apply and the official source. Entry rules change at short notice: confirm with the embassy of Ghana or its official immigration website before you travel.
Frequently asked questions about Ghana visasData: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0) — official sources are linked on each passport page. Gaps filled from the Passport Index dataset (MIT).
Travelling from Ghana?
Ghana passport holders can visit 42 countries without a visa. Open a country for the exact rules.
Bahamas
90d
Bangladesh
90d
Barbados
180d
Belize
∞
Benin
90d
Burkina Faso
∞
Cape Verde
∞
Côte d'Ivoire
90d
Dominica
180d
Eswatini
30d
Fiji
120d
Gambia
90d
Grenada
90d
Guinea
∞
Guinea-Bissau
∞
Guyana
90d
Haiti
90d
Jamaica
∞
Kiribati
90d
Liberia
∞
Malawi
90d
Mali
∞
Mauritius
90d
Micronesia
30d
Mozambique
30d
Niger
∞
Nigeria
∞
Philippines
30d
Rwanda
90d
Saint Kitts and Nevis
90d
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
90d
Senegal
90d
Seychelles
90d
Sierra Leone
∞
Singapore
30d
South Africa
90d
Tanzania
90d
Togo
∞
Trinidad and Tobago
∞
Uganda
90d
Vanuatu
120d
Zimbabwe
90d
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Andorra
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Belarus
Belgium
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
Colombia
Comoros
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cuba
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominican Republic
DR Congo
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Finland
France
Gabon
Georgia
Greece
Guatemala
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kosovo
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Madagascar
Malaysia
Maldives
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mexico
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nicaragua
North Korea
North Macedonia
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Portugal
Qatar
Republic of the Congo
Romania
Russia
Saint Lucia
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Korea
South Sudan
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Tonga
Tunisia
Türkiye
Turkmenistan
Tuvalu
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vatican City
Venezuela
Vietnam
Yemen
Zambia