Ghana Visa Requirements 2026Entry Rules & Visa-Free Access by Passport

Visa-free nationalities
29
Visa on arrival
1
eTA / e-Visa
1
Total streamlined
31
Visa required in advance
167

Ghana's visa policy is restrictive relative to other destinations worldwide. If your nationality is not listed as visa-free, visa on arrival, or eTA/e-Visa eligible, you will need to apply for a Ghana tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Visa-free

Countries Whose Citizens Can Visit Ghana Visa-Free (29)

Passport holders from these countries can enter Ghana without a visa - no embassy appointment, no advance fee.

Visa on arrival

Nationalities That Get Visa on Arrival to Ghana (1)

Citizens of these countries can obtain a visa stamp at the Ghana border on arrival - no advance embassy visit required.

eTA / e-Visa

eTA & e-Visa Eligible Countries for Ghana (1)

These nationalities can apply for an electronic travel authorisation or e-Visa online before travel - no embassy visit required.

Fees

Ghana Visa Fees (updated 2 Jul 2026)

  • Single entry visa (embassy sticker, e.g. Embassy of Ghana Washington DC)

    Single entry, typically up to 3 months to enter; stay granted at borderofficial sourcewashington.mfa.gov.gh ↗

    USD 100

  • Multiple entry visa (embassy sticker, Washington DC)

    Multiple entryofficial sourcewashington.mfa.gov.gh ↗

    USD 180

  • Ghana e-Visa single entry (evisa.immigration.gov.gh, launched 25 May 2026)

    Single entryofficial sourceevisa.immigration.gov.gh ↗

    USD 260

  • Ghana e-Visa multiple entry

    Multiple entryofficial sourceevisa.immigration.gov.gh ↗

    USD 468

  • Visa on Arrival / Emergency Entry Visa (EEV)

    Single entryofficial sourcegis.gov.gh ↗

    USD 200

  • Transit visa (single, Washington DC mission)

    Single transitofficial sourcewashington.mfa.gov.gh ↗

    USD 90

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Transit

Ghana Transit Visa

Ghana publishes a transit visa product for travellers passing through to another destination. Whether you need one depends on your nationality and whether you stay airside - see how transit visas work.

Transit Visa

For indirect transit passengers who must collect and recheck their luggage while transiting through Ghana to another destination.

up to 2 days~$50apply online

Valid for 48 hours. Direct airside transit passengers (no luggage collection) are exempt. Fee listed as $50 on GIS fees page (Transit Permit). Requires travel itinerary, proof of visa to final destination (if applicable), two passport-sized photographs, and completed disembarkation card. Also available via e-Visa portal.

Apply here ↗

FAQ

Ghana Visa Requirements FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Ghana?

It depends on your nationality - the lists above show every nationality that can enter Ghana visa-free, with a visa on arrival or with an eTA or e-Visa. If your country is not listed, you will likely need to apply for a Ghana tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Which countries can visit Ghana without a visa?

29 countries can visit Ghana without a visa in 2026, including: Barbados, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde. Use Earth Visa to check whether your specific passport grants visa-free access to Ghana.

How do I apply for a Ghana tourist visa?

If your nationality is not eligible for visa-free entry or visa on arrival to Ghana, you typically need to apply at a Ghana embassy or consulate in your home country. Requirements generally include:

  • Valid passport
  • Completed application form
  • Passport-sized photos
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Proof of onward travel
  • Travel insurance
  • Proof of sufficient funds

Processing times and fees vary by nationality and visa category - see the visa types and fees on this page for the exact figures.

How long can I stay in Ghana without a visa?

The maximum visa-free stay duration in Ghana varies by nationality. Common allowances are 30, 60, or 90 days. See the visa-free country list above for specific stay durations per nationality.

By nationality

Ghana Visa Guides by Nationality

Step-by-step Ghana visa requirements, fees and document checklists for travellers from these countries. Nationalities in the access lists above link straight to their own guides.

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