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Ghana Visa Requirements for Australia Citizens

eVisa · 60 days

Australia passport holders need an eVisa for Ghana, applied for online before travel for stays of up to 60 days.

Australia's Smartraveller says Australians need a visa to travel to Ghana.

“You need a visa to travel to Ghana.”

Source: Smartraveller (Australian Government) — Ghana travel advice · checked 10 Oct 2026

Apply online for eVisa to Ghana

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How to get your eVisa for Ghana in three steps

  1. Complete the application online with your Australia passport details.
  2. Pay the fee — 260 USD by card.
  3. Check your inbox — the approval is linked to your passport.
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Flag of GhanaGhana visa options for Australia citizens

Tourist Visa (B2), eVisa

eVisa
Fee
260 USD
Max stay
60 days
Valid for
90 days
Entries
Single

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.

Documents (6)
  • Passport
  • Passport photo
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Proof of funds
  • Host invitation letter (if applicable)
Official application site →

Business Visa (B1), eVisa

eVisa
Fee
260 USD
Max stay
60 days
Valid for
90 days
Entries
Single

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.

Documents (8)
  • Passport
  • Passport photo
  • Business invitation letter
  • Signatory's identification
  • Company registration documents
  • Tax Clearance Certificate
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Proof of accommodation
Official application site →

Single Entry Visa

Visa
Fee
60 USD
Entries
Single

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.

What the Ghana visa rules mean for Australia travellers

Australia passport holders need an eVisa to enter Ghana. You apply online, upload a passport scan and a photo, pay the fee and receive the visa by email; it allows stays of up to 60 days. Apply at least one to two weeks before your trip and print the approval — some airlines and border officers ask to see it on paper.

The main option is the Tourist Visa (B2), eVisa, which costs 260 USD. Ghana also offers Business Visa (B1), eVisa and Single Entry Visa — see the visa options above.

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. Australia citizens are treated the same way as Marshall Islands, Micronesia and Palau. Overall the Australia passport ranks #42 in the world with 112 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Africa? With a Australia passport you can also visit 10 countries in the region without a visa, including Angola, Botswana, Gambia, Lesotho, Morocco, Mauritius, Eswatini and Tunisia.

In the other direction, Ghana citizens need evisa to visit Australia.

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 Australian citizens need a visa for Ghana?

Australia passport holders need an eVisa for Ghana, applied for online before travel for stays of up to 60 days. Australia's Smartraveller says Australians need a visa to travel to Ghana.

How long can Australia citizens stay in Ghana?

Up to 60 days. Overstaying can lead to fines, deportation and an entry ban.

How much does a Ghana visa cost for Australia citizens?

Tourist Visa (B2), eVisa: 260 USD. Other options are listed in the visa types section on this page.

How do Australia citizens apply for a Ghana eVisa?

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.