Embassy
Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, Accra
Accra
No.4 Obenesu Crescent, Cantonments, Accra
Ghana visa requirements for Emirati citizens
Emirati citizens get a visa on arrival in Ghana, for up to 30 days.
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Visa on arrival
The guide lists an arrival visa for UAE citizens with ordinary passports.
- Visa
- On arrival
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- Fee required; amount not listed
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for Emirati citizens in Ghana
Ghana visa rules conflict for UAE passport holders
- Confirm visa requirements before travel: eVisa and visa-on-arrival rules conflict.
- Pre-approved visa on arrival requires a copy of advance immigration approval.
- The listed stay is 30 days.
What to do
Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo.
Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.
Queue at the visa-on-arrival desk before immigration in Ghana.
Ways into Ghana
Check whether you need a visa or online travel approval.
Visa on arrival For your passportUAE arrival visaThe guide lists an arrival visa for UAE citizens with ordinary passports.
- Fee
- Fee required; amount not listed
How to apply
- Confirm your passport's route with the portal or embassy.
- Follow the arrival visa steps they confirm.
- The guide does not confirm a stay length for ordinary passports.
eTA requiredFree online travel approvalFree online approval lets eligible visitors stay up to 90 days.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check your passport on the official portal.
- Choose Travel Authorization if asked.
- Enter your passport, trip and stay details.
- Upload your passport page and photo; answer the questions.
- Submit, save your reference number and check your email.
Documents required
- Passport details page
- Recent colour passport photo
- Yellow fever vaccine certificate
- Your country and passport type decide whether you can use this route.
- A visa waiver may still require online travel approval.
eVisaTourist eVisaAn online visa for tourists and other allowed visits that are not for business.
- Stay
- 60 days
- Valid for
- 90 days
- Fee
- US$260
- Processing
- 4 days
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Check your passport and create an account.
- Choose B2 and fill in the form.
- Upload your documents.
- Check your answers, submit and pay.
- Check your email and account for the decision.
Documents required
- Passport: 6 months beyond planned departure
- 3 blank passport pages
- Recent colour passport photo
- Return or onward ticket
- Lodging proof for whole trip
- Last 3 months' bank statements
- Or 3 months' credit-card statements
- Private stay: signed host invitation
- Hotel booking
- Yellow fever vaccine
- The border officer sets your stay, up to 60 days; processing time is estimated.
- Priority and Express services are temporarily unavailable.
Visa on arrivalApproved emergency entry visaA sponsor must arrange immigration approval before you travel for this emergency visa.
- Fee
- US$200
How to apply
- Ask your sponsor to write to Ghana's immigration chief.
- Include trip dates, purpose, stay length and lodging details.
- Attach the required documents.
- Get approval before you travel.
- Show your approval and travel documents when you arrive.
Documents required
- Application letter
- Host's passport details page
- Visitor's passport details page
- Personal trip: bank statement
- Personal trip: flight plan
- Personal trip: hotel booking
- Business trip: company start certificate
- Business trip: company registration certificate
- Business applications also need the company code and tax clearance certificate.
- The guide gives no stay limit or promised processing time.
Visa requiredEmbassy visit visaApply through a Ghanaian embassy for a holiday or a private visit.
How to apply
- Open your embassy's official visa application page.
- Fill in and sign the form.
- Submit the documents your embassy asks for.
Documents required
- Yellow fever vaccine certificate
- Passport valid 6 months
- 2 blank pages
- Single-entry and multiple-entry visas are available.
- Fees and document rules depend on where you apply.
Sources (20)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Ghana Immigration Service: visas and exemptions
- Official Ghana eVisa and eligibility portal
- Official eVisa applicant guide
- Official Electronic Travel Authorisation applicant guide
- Official eVisa fees and processing notice
- Foreign ministry: May 2026 eVisa launch and African passport fee waiver
- Foreign ministry waiver table, updated 8 September 2026
- Ghana Embassy, Washington: visa application requirements
- Ghana Embassy, Washington: consular fees
- Ghana High Commission, London: visa application requirements
- Ghana High Commission, New Delhi: official consular-service directory; linked visa detail page could not be read
- Ghana Embassy, The Hague: visa frequently asked questions
- Immigration: transit visa
- Immigration: emergency entry visa
- Immigration: student residence permit
- Immigration: dependant residence permit
- Immigration: re-entry visa
- Immigration: right of abode
- Immigration: fees and charges
- Immigration: revised fees approved under the 2025 schedule
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from United Arab Emirates
- Plugs D GNo adapter
- MoneyGHS ₵
- Time−4h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageEnglish
- Emergency112 police
Scams to watch for in Ghana
- Inflated taxi quotesDrivers often quote foreigners well above the local fare. In Accra, opening quotes can be three times the usual price or more. A driver may also assume you want to hire the whole taxi rather than share it. Most taxis have no meter, so agreeing on the price matters.
- Credit card fraudCredit card fraud is described as very common. The exact ways cards or card details are misused are not specified.
- Targeted extortionPeople suspected to be gay or queer can face targeting and demands for money. The exact threats, methods and people responsible are not specified.
About Ghana
Ghana is a West African republic on the Gulf of Guinea, bordering Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso and Togo.
- Capital
- Accra
- Money
- Ghanaian cedi (₵)
- Languages
- English
- Time zone
- UTC
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +233
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Questions
Is entry to Ghana restricted for Emirati citizens?
A 30-day stay is listed. Sources disagree on whether Emirati citizens need an eVisa or can get a visa on arrival. The listed stay is 30 days. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Passport Index and Henley Passport Index say Emirati citizens can get a visa on arrival.
Do emirati citizens need a visa for Ghana?
Emirati citizens get a visa on arrival in Ghana, for up to 30 days.
How long can emirati citizens stay in Ghana?
Up to 30 days each visit with the visa on arrival rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Can I get the Ghana visa at the airport?
Yes. Emirati citizens get the visa when they land in Ghana. Carry cash for the fee, a passport photo, your return ticket and hotel details.
Do ghanaian citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Ghanaian citizens need an eVisa for the United Arab Emirates. Apply on the official website.
Do other Asia passports get easier entry to Ghana?
Maldives and Singapore can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Ghana are easier for emirati citizens?
Benin, Burkina Faso, Gambia, Mali Senegal, and 3 more let emirati citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Ghana?
Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo. Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.
What money is used in Ghana?
Ghanaian cedi (₵). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Ghana?
English.
How strong is the United Arab Emirates passport?
It ranks #1 and reaches 169 destinations without applying ahead.
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