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Ghana Visa Requirements for Angola Citizens

eTA · 90 days

Angola passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Ghana for stays of up to 90 days.

Source: Ghana Immigration Service — ETA Applicant Guide (§2 Eligibility: AU nationals and visa-waiver countries; maximum stay 90 days from entry) · checked 5 Oct 2026

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How to get your eTA for Ghana in three steps

  1. Complete the application online with your Angola passport details.
  2. Pay the fee — Free by card.
  3. Check your inbox — the approval is linked to your passport.
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Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)

eTA
Fee
Free
Max stay
90 days

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.

Documents (2)
  • Passport photo
  • Passport biodata page
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What the Ghana visa rules mean for Angola travellers

Angola citizens do not need a full visa for Ghana, but they must obtain an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) online before they fly — valid for stays of up to 90 days. An eTA is linked to your passport number and is usually approved within minutes to a few days; airlines check it at check-in, so apply before you book non-refundable travel.

The main option is the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA), which costs Free.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Ghana applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: Ghana'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.
  • Blank passport pages: Your passport needs at least 3 blank pages.
  • Vaccinations: Yellow fever: 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 …
  • Travel insurance: No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for Ghana.

Ghana entry rules compared

Ghana lets 23 passports in without a visa, issues eVisas to 111 and requires an embassy visa from 25. Angola citizens are treated the same way as Algeria, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon and Central African Republic. Overall the Angola passport ranks #162 in the world with 23 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Africa? With a Angola passport you can also visit 14 countries in the region without a visa, including Benin, Botswana, Cape Verde, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia and Sao Tome and Principe.

In the other direction, Ghana citizens need a visa to visit Angola.

Flag of GhanaEntry requirements for Ghana

Passport validity

6 months

Ghana'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

Vaccinations: Yellow fever

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

Return or onward ticket

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

Proof of funds

3 months

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

Overstay penalties

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

Customs allowances

USD 10,000,

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

Frequently asked questions

Do Angolan citizens need a visa for Ghana?

Angola passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Ghana for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can Angola citizens stay in Ghana?

Up to 90 days. Overstaying can lead to fines, deportation and an entry ban.

How much does a Ghana visa cost for Angola citizens?

Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA): Free.

How do Angola citizens apply for a Ghana eTA?

Apply online before you travel on the official portal (evisa.immigration.gov.gh). Approval is linked to your passport, so travel with the same passport you applied with.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Ghana?

Ghana'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.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.