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Ghana Visa Requirements for Antigua and Barbuda Citizens

Visa required

Antigua and Barbuda passport holders need a visa for Ghana, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel.

Source: Passport Index dataset — not yet confirmed against an official source.

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What the Ghana visa rules mean for Antigua and Barbuda travellers

Antigua and Barbuda citizens need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate of Ghana. Start the application several weeks before departure: you will typically need a passport valid for six months with blank pages, a completed application form, passport photos, a travel itinerary, proof of accommodation and of sufficient funds, and sometimes an invitation letter or bank statements.

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. Antigua and Barbuda citizens are treated the same way as Belize, Saint Kitts and Nevis and Saint Lucia. Overall the Antigua and Barbuda passport ranks #56 in the world with 98 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Africa? With a Antigua and Barbuda passport you can also visit 12 countries in the region without a visa, including Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Mauritius, Malawi, Eswatini, Tunisia and Tanzania.

In the other direction, Ghana citizens need evisa to visit Antigua and Barbuda.

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 Antiguan citizens need a visa for Ghana?

Antigua and Barbuda passport holders need a visa for Ghana, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel.

How do Antigua and Barbuda citizens apply for a Ghana visa?

Apply at an embassy or consulate of Ghana before you travel. Prepare a valid passport, a completed application form, photos and any supporting documents the embassy asks for.

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); this answer comes from the Passport Index dataset (MIT). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.