Tourist visa · Gabon to Ghana

African Union Visa on Arrival

Visa on arrival

Maximum stay
30 days
Processing time
pre-approval required before travel
Fee
$150 USD
Validity
30 days from issuance
Entry
Single entry

African passport holders should check the official Ghana e-Visa portal unless an official exemption applies. Do not travel on arrival-only information unless Ghana Immigration Service confirms it for the route.

Eligibility

  • Nationality

    Available to African Union nationals not part of ECOWAS and not eligible for visa-free access.

    Eligible countries: Algeria, Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Congo (Democratic Republic of the), Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Lesotho, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritania, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, United Republic of, Tunisia, Uganda

  • Purpose of visit

    Tourism, business visits, and other short-term purposes

    Includes
    • Tourism
    • business meetings
    • conferences
    • family visits

Documents you need

  • Passport

    Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6

  • Proof of funds

    Accepted forms: Bank statements, cash, credit cards; Minimum amount: Sufficient funds for duration of stay

  • Accommodation proof

    Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.

    Accepted types: Hotel booking or invitation letter from host in Ghana; Must cover full stay: Yes

  • Flight reservation

    Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.

    Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes

  • Vaccination certificate

    Required vaccines: Yellow Fever; Validity months: 120

  • Visa fee payment

    Accepted methods: Cash or card at airport; Amount: $150 USD

How to apply

  1. Document gathering

    Gather passport, yellow fever certificate, flight booking, hotel reservation, and proof of funds

  2. Online application

    Host in Ghana submits pre-approval request to Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) with applicant's documents

  3. Processing wait

    Wait for pre-approval from GIS before booking flight

  4. Fee payment

    Check the Ghana e-Visa portal or Ghana Immigration Service pre-approval notice for current fees and payment instructions.

  5. Visa collection

    Receive visa stamp at port of entry

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This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.

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