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.
Visa policy map
Visa exemption Citizens of the following countries can visit Ghana without a visa: All ECOWAS member states
ETA (Electronic travel authorization)
Citizens of the following countries and territories are required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization to enter Ghana, for a stay up to the duration listed below. The Electronic Travel Authorization is granted free of charge:
90 days All other African Union member states
A visa is not required for holders of a Dual Nationality Card issued by Ghana. Pre-arranged visa may be picked up on arrival.
Holders of diplomatic, official, or service passports issued to nationals of Brazil, China, Cuba, Equatorial Guinea, Germany, India, Iran, Malta, Namibia, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Venezuela and holders of diplomatic passports issued to nationals of Turkey do not require a visa for Ghana.
Future changes Ghana has signed visa exemption agreements with the following countries, but they are not yet in force:
Country Passports Duration of stay Visa exemption agreement signed on Diplomatic and serviceTBANovember 2018 Diplomatic and service 90 days August 2019 Diplomatic and officialTBA8 July 2022 All 30 days14 March 2023 Diplomatic and serviceTBA May 2025
Electronic visa (e-Visa) Ghana has brought online the official portal that will be used for electronic visa applications starting May 25, 2026.
The processing time for the e-Visa is 96 hours, costing $260 for a single entry and $468 for a multiple entry visa, making it one of the most expensive e-Visas. Fees are higher for faster processing.
Discrepancies
The following countries were previously visa-free; however, they do not appear as visa-free or ETA eligible in the visa wizard. They appear eligible for an ETA on IATA Timatic.
Visa on arrival
According to the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Passport Index, and the Henley Passport Index, citizens of the United Arab Emirates can obtain a visa on arrival. All other official sources say that an eVisa is required.
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.
Visa is granted on arrival for holders of a copy of a pre-arranged approval from immigration.
See also
Visa requirements for Ghanaian citizens
References
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