🇬🇭Ghana passport
Visa requirements for ordinary passport holders, tourism. Data as of October 19, 2026.
Ghana passport holders can travel to 63 destinations without arranging a visa in advance. That is 44 visa-free, 15 with a visa on arrival, and 4 with an electronic travel authorisation. 21 more offer an e-visa; 164 require a visa before you travel. This puts the Ghana passport 80th of 199 worldwide.
- 44 visa-free
- 15 on arrival
- 4 eTA
- 21 e-visa
- 164 visa required
- #80 global rank
Visa-free
44 destinationsEnter on a valid passport, no visa.
Andorra
Antarctica
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize30 days
Benin3 months
British Virgin Islands
Burkina Faso
Cape Verde3 months
Côte d’Ivoire
Dominica21 days
Eswatini
Fiji
Gambia3 months
Grenada
Guinea3 months
Guinea-Bissau3 months
Guyana3 months
Haiti
Jamaica
Kenya3 months
Kiribati3 months
Liberia3 months
Malawi
Mali3 months
Mauritius
Micronesia30 days
Montserrat
Niger
Nigeria
Philippines30 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa3 months
San Marino30 days
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Tanzania
Togo30 days
Trinidad and Tobago3 months
Uganda
Vanuatu4 months
Zimbabwe
Visa on arrival
15 destinationsA visa is issued at the border.
Electronic travel authorisation (eTA)
4 destinationsQuick online approval before departure.
e-Visa
21 destinationsApply and get approved online before travel.
Visa required in advance
164 destinationsArrange a visa before you travel.
Åland Islands
Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bangladesh
Belarus
Belgium
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Bouvet Island
Brazil
British Indian Ocean Territory
Brunei
Bulgaria
Cameroon
Canada
Caribbean Netherlands
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chile
China
Christmas Island
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Colombia
Costa Rica
Croatia
Curaçao
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Dominican Republic
DR Congo
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Eritrea
Estonia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French Southern Territories
Gabon
Georgia
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Guernsey
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
Iraq
Ireland
Isle of Man
Israel
Italy
Japan
Jersey
Jordan
Kosovo
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Malaysia
Malta
Marshall Islands
Martinique
Mayotte
Mexico
Moldova
Monaco
Montenegro
Morocco
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niue
Norfolk Island
North Korea
North Macedonia
Northern Mariana Islands
Norway
Oman
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Republic of the Congo
Réunion
Romania
Russia
Saint Barthélemy
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
São Tomé and Príncipe
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Sint Maarten
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Africa
South Georgia
South Korea
Spain
Sudan
Suriname
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Thailand
Tokelau
Tonga
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
U.S. Minor Outlying Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Venezuela
Wallis and Futuna
Western Sahara
Yemen
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Ghana passport holders visit visa-free?
63 out of 248 destinations covered, without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA). 21 more offer an e-visa; 164 require a visa before travel.
Where can Ghana passport holders travel without a visa?
The country-by-country list below shows where Ghana passport holders can travel visa-free, get a visa on arrival, use an eTA, apply for an e-visa, or need a visa in advance. 63 destinations are currently in the easier-access group.
Do Ghana passport holders need a visa?
It depends on the destination. Some destinations are visa-free or offer a visa on arrival or eTA; 21 offer an e-visa, while 164 require a visa before travel. Check the destination-specific entry rule and official authority before departure.
How can I check the latest visa requirements for a Ghana passport?
Use the destination list and visa requirement pages on this site as a starting point. The Ghana passport data is dated October 19, 2026; rules can change and may depend on nationality, residence, travel purpose, passport validity, or length of stay. Confirm the result with the destination's official immigration authority or consulate.
What is the Ghana passport ranked?
80th of 199 passports worldwide, by number of visa-free-or-easier destinations.
What is the best time to visit Ghana?
January, February, March, July, August, November, December, based on Accra's climate normals.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Ghana have?
2.
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.