Visa policy of Ghana
Policy on permits required to enter Ghana
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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
Free eVisa/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:[1][4]
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90 days
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A visa is 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, 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 |
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 Saint Kitts and Nevis[7] |
Diplomatic and service | TBA | November 2018 |
 Angola[8] |
Diplomatic and service | 90 days | August 2019 |
 Serbia[9] |
Diplomatic and official | TBA | 8 July 2022 |
 Maldives[10][11] |
All | 30 days | 14 March 2023 |
 Algeria[12][13][14] |
Diplomatic and service | TBA | May 2025 |
eVisa
Ghana has brought online the official portal that will be used for electronic visa applications starting May 25, 2026.[15]
The processing time for the eVisa is 96 hours, costing $260 for a single entry and $468 for a multiple entry visa, making it one of the most expensive eVisas. Fees are higher for faster processing.[16]
The Passport Index believes that citizens of Australia, Canada, France, India, Peru, United Kingdom, United States can obtain an eVisa in under 72h.[17][additional citation(s) needed]
Discrepancies
The following countries were previously visa-free; however, they do not appear as visa-free or ETA eligible in the visa wizard.
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Timatic
Timatic is still not updated with the new visa policy.[1]
Visa on arrival
Nationals of the United Arab Emirates can obtain a visa on an arrival for 90 days.[1]
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.[18]
Visa is granted on arrival for holders of a copy of a pre-arranged approval from immigration.
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