Vatican CityGhana: Visa required

Vatican CityGhana

Do Vatican City passport holders need a visa for Ghana?

Visa required

Yes. Vatican City 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 of2026-10-19

Visa-free access to Ghana55 of 242 nationalities tracked

Visa-free alternatives near Ghana

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

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Frequently asked questions

Do Vatican City passport holders need a visa for Ghana?

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

What currency is used in Ghana?

Ghanaian cedi (GHS).

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.

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 Vatican City passport holders visit without a visa instead of Ghana?

São Tomé and Príncipe, Liberia, Sierra Leone.

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 Vatican City

Vatican City, officially the Vatican City State, often shortened as the Vatican, is a landlocked sovereign city-state in Southern Europe. Ruled by the pope, it is an enclave within the city of Rome, Italy, and serves as the administrative centre of the Catholic Church. Vatican City is governed by the See of Rome, commonly known as the Holy See, itself a sovereign entity under international law, which maintains its temporal power, governance, diplomacy, and spiritual independence. Vatican is also used as a metonym for the Holy See, which is the central governing body of the Catholic Church and Vatican City, comprising the pope and the Roman Curia. The independent state of Vatican City came into existence in 1929 via the Lateran Treaty between the Holy See and the Kingdom of Italy, which spoke of it as a creation, not as a vestige of the much larger Papal States (756–1870), which had previously encompassed much of Central Italy.

RegionSouthern Europe

Area0 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesItalian, Latin

Calling code+3906698, +379

Drives on theright

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites2

Climate in Vatican City

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

Monthly climate normals for Vatican City, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	13.3°C	3.7°C	29mm	251h
February	15.6°C	5.7°C	17mm	261h
March	16.2°C	6.4°C	80mm	283h
April	19.9°C	9°C	82mm	313h
May	25.3°C	13.8°C	32mm	372h
June	26.9°C	16.2°C	122mm	398h
July	32.6°C	20°C	8mm	432h
August	33°C	21.4°C	52mm	386h
September	27.7°C	16.9°C	136mm	314h
October	20°C	11.2°C	189mm	278h
November	17.7°C	9.2°C	68mm	238h
December	13.2°C	5.3°C	230mm	193h

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

Vatican City is the world's smallest country both by area and by population, and is the centre of Catholicism. This tiny country completely within Rome is packed with more history and artwork than most cities in the world, and indeed many countries. St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are all in Vatican City.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura
Vatican City

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Tutti i Santi, Ognissanti

December 8, 2026Immacolata Concezione

December 25, 2026Natale

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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 ≈ 11.65 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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