GhanaIndia: e-Visa

GhanaIndia

Do Ghana passport holders need a visa for India?

e-Visa

Yes. Ghana passport holders need a visa for India, available online as an e-visa before travel.

An e-visa must be applied for and approved online before travel.

Source: indianvisaonline.gov.in (checked July 18, 2026).

Requiremente-Visa

Maximum stay30 days

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance8,486 km, straight line (~10h 29m nonstop)

Visa-free access to India2 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? India passport holders visiting Ghana: Visa required.

India drives on the left, the opposite side to Ghana. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

Visa-free alternatives near India

Ghana passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Ghana passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Ghana passport holders need a visa for India?

Yes. Ghana passport holders need a visa for India, available online as an e-visa before travel.

How long can Ghana citizens stay in India without a visa?

Up to 30 days, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is India from Ghana?

About 8,486 km in a straight line, roughly ~10h 29m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in India?

Indian rupee (INR).

What is the emergency number in India?

100 / 101 / 102 / 108 / 112.

Does India drive on the same side of the road as Ghana?

India drives on the left, the opposite side to Ghana. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

What time zone is India in?

Kolkata (UTC+5:30).

What is the nearest airport to New Delhi?

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), about 15 km away.

How many countries can enter India without a visa?

2 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter India visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Ghana passport holders visit without a visa instead of India?

Sri Lanka, Iran, Maldives.

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 (1 USD ≈ 11.65 GHS)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+233

Drives on theright

TimezoneAccra (UTC+0)

Nearest airportKotoka International Airport (ACC), 6 km

Emergency number191 / 192 / 193 / 999

UNESCO sites2

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$3,257 (2025)

Tourist arrivals897K (2015)

Climate in Accra

Warmest February, coolest August, driest January, sunniest May. Best time to visit: January, February, March, July, August, November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Accra, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	31.8°C	23.8°C	9mm	321h
February	32.2°C	25.4°C	10mm	300h
March	31°C	25.6°C	41mm	299h
April	31.2°C	25.3°C	47mm	315h
May	30.5°C	25°C	134mm	337h
June	27.8°C	24°C	278mm	269h
July	27.1°C	23.4°C	41mm	307h
August	27.2°C	22.5°C	21mm	335h
September	27.7°C	23.4°C	47mm	304h
October	28.4°C	23.8°C	101mm	334h
November	30.3°C	24.6°C	30mm	321h
December	30.6°C	24.4°C	24mm	324h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Ghana is a country in West Africa. It's a gratifying destination for first-time visitors to West Africa, owing to its good infrastructure, political stability and widespread use of English. The people are generally very helpful and welcoming. While their laid-back attitude and a lack of organised tourist sights or trips can be a little annoying, you'll quickly realise that it is one of the delights of this country.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Asante Traditional Buildings
Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions

Upcoming public holidays

December 4, 2026Farmers' Day

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026Boxing Day

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About India

India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the world's seventh-largest country by area and its most populous. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast, it shares land borders with Pakistan to the west, China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north, and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is near Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

CapitalNew Delhi

RegionSouthern Asia

Population1.5B

Area3,287,590 km²

CurrencyIndian rupee (1 USD ≈ 94.96 INR)

LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Tamil

Calling code+91

Drives on theleft

TimezoneKolkata (UTC+5:30)

Nearest airportIndira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), 15 km

Emergency number100 / 101 / 102 / 108 / 112

UNESCO sites51

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$2,702 (2025)

Tourist arrivals17.9M (2019)

Climate in New Delhi

Warmest June, coolest January, driest October, sunniest October. Best time to visit: April, October, November.

Monthly climate normals for New Delhi, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	18.2°C	7.9°C	66mm	261h
February	22.2°C	10.1°C	34mm	285h
March	25.7°C	14.5°C	73mm	315h
April	33.4°C	20.2°C	11mm	331h
May	37.6°C	24.1°C	24mm	328h
June	37.1°C	27.2°C	9mm	337h
July	34.8°C	27°C	111mm	329h
August	32.4°C	26.4°C	191mm	288h
September	34.2°C	25.5°C	50mm	333h
October	32.5°C	18.2°C	0mm	339h
November	26°C	12.3°C	16mm	298h
December	21.8°C	8.6°C	1mm	299h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

India, the largest country in South Asia, is one of the world's oldest civilisations with staggering cultural diversity. Once revered as 'the golden bird', India's cultural heritage is a rich amalgam of the past and present. The most populous nation in the world, India offers the traveller a view of fascinating religions, a smorgasbord of languages, diverse food, and architectural masterpieces that were built millennia ago and remain intact today.

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