Visa requirements for Ghanaian citizens

Visa requirements for Ghanaian citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Ghana. As of 2026, Ghanaian citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 67 countries and territories, ranking the Ghanaian passport 66th in terms of travel freedom (tied with passports from Azerbaijan) according to the Henley Passport Index.

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Visa requirements

Country Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees) Visa is not required in case born in Afghanistan or can proof that one of their parents is a national of Afghanistan or born in Afghanistan. e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL). might be accessed online here 90 days visa free if holding a valid, multiple-entry and previously used visa or a residence permit issued by a Schengen area country, United States, Cyprus, Ireland or the United Kingdom The AVE (High Speed Travel) is open to Ghanaian citizens holding valid, current ordinary passports traveling to Argentina for tourism. To do so, they must hold a valid category B2/J/B1/O/P (P1-P2-P3)/E/H-1B visa issued by the United States of America. and territories May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa). 3 months 14 days 3 months 6 months 90 days 90 days Visa fee is 40 USD per person and visa application may be processed within 5 business days with duration of stay of 90 days. e-Visa applicant is also subject to pay Sustainable Development Fee 90 days 30 days visa free if holding a valid multiple entry visa holders and residents of the European Union, Schengen Area member states, and United States 30 days US permanent residents (Green card) holders can enter visa free 90 days Requirement to register online 5 days before arrival 45 days 7 days holding a valid, multiple-entry visa or residence permit issued by the European Union member states, Canada or the United States as well as only residence permit issued by European Free Trade Area or the United Kingdom 90 days 31 days 6 months visa free if holding a valid visa or residence card of any member state of the Schengen Area, Canada, Cyprus, Ireland, the United Kingdom or the United States 90 days must arrive via Malabo International Airport, processing fee is 75 USD 30 days up to 90 days 4 months Electronic visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. 90 days 90 days within 180 days visa free if holding a valid visas or residence permits of the European Union member states, the European Free Trade Association member states or Gulf Cooperation Council member states 3 months Visa is not required up to 90 days if holding a valid residence permit issued by Australia, Canada, GCC member state the United States the United Kingdom or a Schengen Area Member State. 90 days 90 days 3 months Visa is not required if holding a valid visa for at least 6 months at the time of arrival, issued by Canada, the United States or a Schengen Area Member State. 60 days 15 days Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries : Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States. May apply online 30 days Visa can be obtained upon arrival, it will cost a total of 40 JOD, obtainable at most international ports of entry and land border crossings. (except King Hussein/Allenby Bridge) 90 days 90 daysMay not exceed 90 days within any 12-month period Multiple-Entry Visa may be granted to who entered South Korea 4 or more times within the last 2 years, or 10 or more visits in total (one of those 10 visits should be within the last 2 years). May apply online e-Visa can be obtained for holders of a Residence Permit issued by a GCC member state under the following conditions:

To be 18 years old and over. The residence permit for a GCC state must be valid for at least another 3 months. To be accompanied by the sponsor of the residence permit if the sponsor is an individual. Does not apply to holders of a GCC Student Visa and Non-Skilled Worker Visa Can get visa on arrival if holding an official letter of guarantee issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Laos 30 days May obtain a visa on arrival based on the below conditions: at least USD 2,000.- in cash; and a non-refundable return or circle trip ticket; and a copy of a hotel reservation confirmation or a private residential address with a telephone number in Lebanon. can apply to extend their stay for an additional 2 months. 14 days 90 days 90 days 14 days 30 days 90 days 180 days visa free if they hold a valid visa or permanent residence of Canada, Japan, Schengen Area, the United Kingdom or the United States or only permanent residence of Chile or Colombia 30 days 90 days within 180 days visa free if holding a valid residence permit, a valid 'C'-type, or a valid 'D'-type visa issued by a Schengen member state or a European Union member state 30 days visa free if holding a valid visa of Schengen Area, Australia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, the United States and the United Kingdom 30 days 28 dayseVisa holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings with Thailand — Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung or India — Rih Khaw Dar and Tamu. eVisa is available for tourism only. 90 days Criminal record and medical fitness certificates are not required for nationals of Ghana.Immigration Regulations 2014 SL No. 2 of 2014 Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. 90 days Visa is not required for stays upto 15 days if holding a valid multiple entry visa of Canada, the United States, United Kingdom, Schengen Area member state, or residence permit of Schengen Area member state. Electronic Travel Authorization to obtain a visa on arrival for tourism purposes. Electronic Travel Authorization to obtain a visa on arrival for business purposes. Online Visa eligible. 30 days May apply for an e-visa under the type of "Tourist - Own Itinerary". 30 days 90 days 3 months 6 weeks 30 days 60 days Visa is obtained online. Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance. 90 days 3 months 30 days 30 days 90 days Obtainable online Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel LIST OF COUNTRIES AND SPECIFIC VISA ELIGIBILITY , Immigration Services Department of Tanzania 3 months 30 days 1 month 3 months May apply online. May apply also using 'Smart service'. and Crown dependencies 30 days 120 days Open borders but de facto follows Italian visa policy. 90 days 30 days visa free when visit Phu Quoc Island 90 days 3 months

Dependent, Disputed, or Restricted territories Unrecognized or partially recognized countries

Territory Conditions of access Notes Do not need a visa a holder of a valid biometric residence permit issued by one of the Schengen member states or a valid multi-entry Schengen Visa, a holder of a valid Laissez-Passer issued by United Nations Organizations, NATO, OSCE, Council of Europe or European Union a holder of a valid travel documents issued by EU Member and Schengen States, United States of America, Canada, Australia and Japan based on the 1951 Convention on Refugee Status or the 1954 Convention on the Status of Stateless Persons, as well as holders of valid travel documents for foreigners (max. 15 days stay) Arrival by sea to the Gaza Strip not allowed. Undefined visa regime in the Western Sahara controlled territory. 30 days for 30 US dollars, payable on arrival. Multiple entry visa to Russia and three-day prior notification are required to enter South Ossetia. Ghanaian citizens are subject to special visa requirements and may only visit Taiwan under specific conditions, including official invitations, business activities, medical treatment, family visits, or participation in approved events. Those visiting Taiwan on business must be interviewed by a Taiwanese consular officer, and their sponsors must submit a letter of guarantee to the Bureau of Consular Affairs in Taiwan. Registration required after 24h.

Dependent and autonomous territories

Territory Conditions of access Notes China Denmark France French West Indies Includes overseas departments of Guadeloupe and Martinique and overseas collectivities of Saint Barthélemy and Saint Martin. Netherlands Caribbean Netherlands Includes Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba. New Zealand 31 days 30 days United Kingdom Protocols No. 3 and 10 to the Treaty of Accession 2003 , European Commission, 16 April 2003. Holders of a valid visa issued by the United Kingdom do not require a visa. Special permit required. 14 days visa free and landing fee US$35 or tax of US$5 if not going ashore. 3 months within any year period Permission to land required for 15/30 pounds sterling (yacht/ship passenger) for Tristan da Cunha Island or 20 pounds sterling for Gough Island, Inaccessible Island or Nightingale Islands. Pre-arrival permit from the Commissioner required (72 hours/1 month for 110/160 pounds sterling). Holders of a valid visa issued by Canada, United Kingdom or the USA do not required a visa for a maximum stay of 90 days. United States Antarctica and adjacent islands colspan="3"

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