๐ฌ๐ญVisa requirements for Ghana
Who can enter Ghana, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of October 19, 2026.
Passport holders from 55 countries can enter Ghana without a visa in advance. 14 have full visa-free access; 41 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.
- 14 visa-free
- 0 on arrival
- 41 eTA
- 0 e-visa
- 187 visa required
242 nationalities
Visa-free entry
14 nationalities
Electronic travel authorisation
41 nationalities
Algeria
Angola
Botswana
Burundi
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
Comoros
Djibouti
DR Congo
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Gabon
Kenya
Lesotho
Libya
Madagascar
Malawi
Mauritania
Mauritius
Morocco
Mozambique
Namibia
Republic of the Congo
Rwanda
Sรฃo Tomรฉ and Prรญncipe
Seychelles
Singapore
Somalia
South Africa
South Sudan
Sudan
Tanzania
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Visa required in advance
187 nationalities
Afghanistan
ร
land Islands
Albania
American Samoa
Andorra
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
British Indian Ocean Territory
British Virgin Islands
Brunei
Bulgaria
Cambodia
Canada
Caribbean Netherlands
Cayman Islands
Chile
China
Christmas Island
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Colombia
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cuba
Curaรงao
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Estonia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French Southern Territories
Georgia
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Guernsey
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Isle of Man
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jersey
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kiribati
Kosovo
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Malaysia
Maldives
Malta
Marshall Islands
Martinique
Mayotte
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Montserrat
Myanmar
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niue
Norfolk Island
North Korea
North Macedonia
Northern Mariana Islands
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Pitcairn Islands
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Rรฉunion
Romania
Russia
Saint Barthรฉlemy
Saint Helena
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Sint Maarten
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Korea
Spain
Sri Lanka
Suriname
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Tokelau
Tonga
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tuvalu
U.S. Virgin Islands
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Vietnam
Wallis and Futuna
Yemen
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Ghana
Ghana has 2 sites on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
- Asante Traditional Buildings
- Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions
Source: Wikidata, community-maintained and not the official UNESCO count.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Ghana?
It depends on your passport. 55 nationalities can enter Ghana without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA); everyone else needs a visa or e-visa. Use the tables below to check a specific passport.
What is the best time to visit Ghana?
January, February, March, July, August, November, December, based on Accra's climate normals: mild temperatures and below-average rainfall for the year.
What currency is used in Ghana?
Ghanaian cedi (GHS). 1 USD is approximately 11.65 GHS.
What side of the road does Ghana drive on?
Ghana drives on the right.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Ghana have?
2: Asante Traditional Buildings, Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions.
What is the emergency number in Ghana?
191 / 192 / 193 / 999.
What time zone is Ghana in?
Accra (UTC+0).
What is the nearest airport to Accra?
Kotoka International Airport (ACC), about 6 km away.
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.