IndiaGhana: Visa required

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Do India passport holders need a visa for Ghana?

Visa required

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

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

Source: gis.gov.gh (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

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

Visa-free access to Ghana55 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Do India passport holders need a visa for Ghana?

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

How far is Ghana from India?

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

What currency is used in Ghana?

Ghanaian cedi (GHS).

What is the emergency number in Ghana?

191 / 192 / 193 / 999.

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

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

What time zone is Ghana in?

Accra (UTC+0).

What is the nearest airport to Accra?

Kotoka International Airport (ACC), about 6 km away.

How many countries can enter Ghana without a visa?

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

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

Liberia, Sierra Leone, Senegal.

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 India

India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the world's seventh-largest country by area and the largest by population. 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 ≈ 95.16 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	8°C	66mm	261h
February	22.2°C	10.2°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	24.2°C	24mm	328h
June	37.1°C	27.3°C	9mm	337h
July	34.8°C	27.1°C	111mm	329h
August	32.4°C	26.5°C	192mm	288h
September	34.2°C	25.6°C	50mm	333h
October	32.5°C	18.3°C	0mm	339h
November	26°C	12.4°C	16mm	298h
December	21.8°C	8.7°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, has many of the world's highest mountains, most populated cities, and longest rivers. As one of the great civilisations of the ancient world, once revered as 'the golden bird', India's heritage and culture are a rich amalgam of the past and present. This vast rapidly developing country, the most populous in the world, offers the traveller a view of fascinating religions and ethnography, a smorgasbord of languages, diverse food, and architectural masterpieces that were built millennia ago and remain intact today. As the nation opens up to a globalised world, India still has a depth of history and intensity of culture that awe and fascinate the many who visit there.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Agra Fort
Ajanta Caves
Bhimbetka rock shelters
Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
Charaideo deoshal
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
Churches and Convents of Goa
Dhal ni Pol
Dholavira
Elephanta Caves

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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 ≈ 11.69 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	31.7°C	23.8°C	9mm	321h
February	32.2°C	25.5°C	10mm	300h
March	31°C	25.6°C	41mm	299h
April	31.2°C	25.4°C	47mm	315h
May	30.5°C	25.1°C	134mm	337h
June	27.8°C	24.1°C	278mm	269h
July	27.1°C	23.4°C	40mm	307h
August	27.2°C	22.6°C	21mm	335h
September	27.7°C	23.5°C	47mm	304h
October	28.4°C	23.8°C	101mm	334h
November	30.3°C	24.7°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

September 21, 2026Founders Day

December 4, 2026Farmers' Day

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

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