Ghana
General visa requirements for travelling to Ghana. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
Have a specific passport country? Check your specific route.
Tourist visa (ECOWAS Visa-Free Entry)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- immediate
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- unlimited
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Citizens of ECOWAS member states are exempted from visa requirements to Ghana. Note: Burkina Faso (BF), Mali (ML), and Niger (NE) withdrew from ECOWAS in January 2025 and are no longer eligible for visa-free access.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Available to citizens of ECOWAS member states: Benin, Cape Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo.
Eligible countries: Benin, Cabo Verde, Cote d'Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Vaccination certificate
Required vaccines: Yellow Fever; Validity months: 120
How to apply
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Document gathering
Prepare valid passport and yellow fever vaccination certificate
Tourist visa (Zambia Visa-Free Entry)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- immediate
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- unlimited
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Bilateral visa-free agreement between Ghana and Zambia announced in February 2026.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Available to Zambian citizens under bilateral agreement effective February 2026.
Eligible countries: Zambia
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Vaccination certificate
Required vaccines: Yellow Fever; Validity months: 120
How to apply
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Document gathering
Prepare valid passport and yellow fever vaccination certificate
Tourist visa (African Union Visa on Arrival)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
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
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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
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Purpose of visit
Tourism, business visits, and other short-term purposes
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements, cash, credit cards; Minimum amount: Sufficient funds for duration of stay
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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
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes
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Vaccination certificate
Required vaccines: Yellow Fever; Validity months: 120
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash or card at airport; Amount: $150 USD
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather passport, yellow fever certificate, flight booking, hotel reservation, and proof of funds
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Online application
Host in Ghana submits pre-approval request to Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) with applicant's documents
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Processing wait
Wait for pre-approval from GIS before booking flight
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Fee payment
Check the Ghana e-Visa portal or Ghana Immigration Service pre-approval notice for current fees and payment instructions.
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Visa collection
Receive visa stamp at port of entry
Tourist visa (Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (Embassy/Consulate))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 5 business days (standard)
- Fee
- $80-155 USD
- Validity
- 6 months to 3 years
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Multiple entry visa allows multiple visits to Ghana within validity period. Each stay limited to 90 days. Validity period at discretion of consular officer.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Frequent tourism, multiple leisure visits, regular family visits
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Standard passport size, full face on plain white background, taken within last 6 months
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Bank statement
Minimum balance: Sufficient funds for stay; Months required: 3
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Ghana Visa Application Form; Form url: Available at Ghana embassy/consulate websites
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Vaccination certificate
Required vaccines: Yellow Fever; Validity months: 120
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Online payment to embassy; Amount: $80-155 USD
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather passport, photos, yellow fever certificate, flight booking, and bank statements
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Online application
Complete Ghana visa application form online, requesting multiple entry visa
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Fee payment
Pay multiple entry visa fee online
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Document submission
Submit application and supporting documents to Ghana embassy
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Processing wait
Wait for visa processing
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Visa collection
Collect passport with multiple entry visa
Tourist visa (Tourist Visa (Embassy/Consulate))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Processing time
- 5 business days (standard) / 7 days (expedited) / same day (rush, double fee)
- Fee
- $60 USD (single entry) / $100 USD (rush)
- Validity
- 90 days from issuance
- Entry
- Single entry
Ghana launched the official e-Visa platform on 25 May 2026. Check the portal for current eligibility, documents, fees and processing before using an embassy route.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Tourism, leisure, and visiting friends or family
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Standard passport size, full face on plain white background, taken within last 6 months, no dark glasses or hat. For online: 140px x 170px, jpg format
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Bank statement
Minimum balance: Sufficient funds for stay (no specific amount mandated); Months required: 3
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel booking or invitation letter from host; Must cover full stay: Yes
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Ghana Visa Application Form; Form url: Available at Ghana embassy/consulate websites
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Vaccination certificate
Required vaccines: Yellow Fever (administered at least 10 days before travel); Validity months: 120
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Online payment to embassy; Amount: $60 USD (standard) / $100 USD (rush)
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather passport, photos, yellow fever certificate, flight booking, hotel reservation, and bank statements
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Online application
Complete Ghana visa application form online through embassy website
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Fee payment
Pay visa fee online to Ghana embassy
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Document submission
Submit application and supporting documents to Ghana embassy or consulate
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Processing wait
Wait for visa processing
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Visa collection
Collect passport with visa from embassy/consulate