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Visa requirements for Ghana

Who can enter Ghana, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of September 4, 2026.

Passport holders from 56 countries can enter Ghana without a visa in advance. 26 have full visa-free access; 30 more can get a visa on arrival or use an electronic travel authorisation. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.

26 visa-free
30 on arrival
0 eTA
0 e-visa
193 visa required

Visa-free entry

26 nationalities

Visa on arrival

30 nationalities

Visa required in advance

193 nationalities

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Ghana

Ghana, officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa. It is situated with the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, and shares borders with Ivory Coast to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, and Togo to the east. Ghana covers an area of 239,567 km2 (92,497 sq mi), spanning various ecologies, from coastal savannas to tropical rainforests. With over 35 million inhabitants, Ghana is the thirteenth-most populous country in Africa, and the second-most populous country in West Africa. The capital and most populous city is Accra.

CapitalAccra

RegionWestern Africa

Population35.1M

Area238,533 km²

CurrencyGhanaian cedi

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+233

Tourist arrivals897K (2015)

Climate in Accra

Warmest February, coolest August, driest January.

January to December mean temp, Open-Meteo (2020)

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