GhanaIsrael: Visa required

GhanaIsrael

Do Ghana passport holders need a visa for Israel?

Visa required

Yes. Ghana passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Israel.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: embassies.gov.il (checked July 21, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance4,693 km, straight line (~6h 1m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Israel145 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near Israel

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

Other visa-free destinations for Ghana passport holders

See all Ghana destinations →

Frequently asked questions

Do Ghana passport holders need a visa for Israel?

Yes. Ghana passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Israel.

How far is Israel from Ghana?

About 4,693 km in a straight line, roughly ~6h 1m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Israel?

Israeli new shekel (ILS).

What is the emergency number in Israel?

100 / 101 / 102.

What time zone is Israel in?

Jerusalem (UTC+3).

What is the nearest airport to Israel?

Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), about 40 km away.

How many countries can enter Israel without a visa?

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

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

Syria, Iran.

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

Full source list on About.

About Israel

Israel, officially the State of Israel, is a country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia. It is bordered by Lebanon to the north, Syria to the northeast, Jordan to the east, and Egypt to the southwest. Israel's western coast lies on the Mediterranean Sea, its southern tip reaches the Red Sea, and to the east is Earth's lowest point near the Dead Sea. Jerusalem is the government seat and proclaimed capital, while Tel Aviv is Israel's largest urban area and economic centre.

RegionWestern Asia

Population10.1M

Area20,770 km²

CurrencyIsraeli new shekel (1 USD ≈ 3.09 ILS)

LanguagesArabic, Hebrew

Calling code+972

Drives on theright

TimezoneJerusalem (UTC+3)

Nearest airportBen Gurion International Airport (TLV), 40 km

Emergency number100 / 101 / 102

UNESCO sites11

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$60,337 (2025)

Tourist arrivals4.9M (2019)

Climate in Israel

Warmest September, coolest January, driest July, sunniest July. Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September, October.

Monthly climate normals for Israel, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	10.8°C	5.3°C	89mm	241h
February	13°C	6.3°C	61mm	248h
March	17°C	8.4°C	115mm	298h
April	20.7°C	10.7°C	22mm	356h
May	27.7°C	15.9°C	19mm	394h
June	29.5°C	16.9°C	2mm	400h
July	32.8°C	19.8°C	0mm	414h
August	32.2°C	19.6°C	0mm	395h
September	33.9°C	21.4°C	1mm	348h
October	29°C	18.1°C	0mm	337h
November	18.5°C	11.9°C	66mm	284h
December	16°C	8.6°C	25mm	279h

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

Israel is a small yet diverse Middle Eastern country. The modern State of Israel was established in 1948 as a homeland for the Jewish people, but the region contains thousands of years of history for many peoples and religions in addition to the Jews. Israel is considered part of the Holy Land, and of the Levant and in ancient history of the Fertile Crescent. The three major Abrahamic religions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, as well as the Baha'i Faith, have strong ties to this land, and their holy and historic sites are major destinations for pilgrims and tourists from around the world. The Israeli population is about 74% Jews, 21% Arabs, and 5% non-Arab Christians and others. Most of the Jews are descended from Olim, and their diverse origins can be seen in various aspects of modern Israeli culture.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Acre
Bahá'í World Centre buildings
Beit Guvrin National Park
Beit She'arim National Park
Biblical Tels - Megiddo, Hazor, Beer Sheba
Church of Our Lady of the Spasm, Jerusalem
Incense Route – Desert Cities in the Negev
Masada
Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls
The Beit HaHamera clandestine weapons cache in Kibbutz Na’an

Full source list on About.