Visitors to Ghana must obtain a
visa from one of the
Ghanaian diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the countries or territories that are either visa exempt or whose citizens may obtain a visa on arrival.[1][2]
Visa policy map
Visa exemption
Citizens of the following countries and territories are not required to obtain a visa to enter Ghana, for a stay up to the duration listed below:[1][2]
Visa is also not required for holders of a Dual Nationality Card issued by Ghana. Pre-arranged visa may be picked up on arrival.[1]
Holders of diplomatic, official, or service passports issued to nationals of
Brazil,
China,
Cuba,
Germany,
Iran,
Namibia,
South Africa and holders of diplomatic passports issued to nationals of
Turkey do not require a visa for Ghana.
A visa exemption agreement for diplomatic and service passports was signed with
Serbia on 8 July 2022 and it is yet to come into force.[15]
A visa exemption agreement for all passports was signed with
Grenada on 15 February 2024 and it is yet to come into force.[16]
Visa on arrival
Since 1 July 2016, all nationals of the
African Union that are neither visa-exempt nor eligible to obtain a gratis visa can instead obtain a regular visa valid for a maximum stay of 30 days upon arrival in Ghana, for a fee of 150
USD.[2][17][18]
The arrangement would be piloted at the
Kotoka International Airport in
Accra for 3 months, and thereafter extended to all other entry points of the country.[19][20] However,
Timatic does not list nationals of
Morocco as being eligible to obtain a visa on arrival.[1]
Nationals of
Egypt and
Rwanda can obtain a gratis visa free of charge upon arrival in Ghana. The gratis visa is valid for a maximum stay of 60 days.[2]
If special requirements are satisfied, citizens of countries without any diplomatic or consular mission of Ghana who are travelling on short notice may also obtain a visa on arrival.[21]
Visa is granted on arrival for holders of a copy of a pre-arranged approval from immigration.
1British Overseas Territories.
2 These countries span the conventional boundary between Europe and Asia.
3 Partially recognized.
4Unincorporated territory of the United States.
5 Part of the Kingdom of Denmark.
6Egypt spans the boundary between Africa and Asia.