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Ghana tourist visa

For a visit, you may need a visa before travel. Some travellers can enter without a visa or with a free ETA (an online travel permit).

Ways to get a Ghana tourist visa

  1. Visa from an embassy or consulate

    Visa needed

    Visitors who need a visa can obtain one from a Ghanaian embassy or consulate.

  2. Visa-free entry

    No visa needed

    Citizens of all ECOWAS member states, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger can visit without a visa.

    Passports that qualify (3)

  3. ETA (an online travel permit)

    eTA needed

    Citizens of all other African Union member states, plus Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Singapore, and Trinidad and Tobago must obtain an ETA.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days.
    Fee
    Free.

  4. Ghana Dual Nationality Card exemption

    No visa needed

    Holders of a Dual Nationality Card issued by Ghana do not need a visa.

  5. e-Visa

    eVisa

    Visitors who need a visa can apply through Ghana's electronic visa programme. A full eligibility list is not given.

    Entries
    Single entry or multiple entries.
    Fee
    $260 for single entry; $468 for multiple entries. Faster processing costs more.
    Processing
    96 hours.

Who needs it

Visitors must get a visa unless they qualify for visa-free entry, an ETA or a visa on arrival.

Who doesn't

Citizens of all ECOWAS member states (a West African regional group), Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger can visit without a visa. Holders of a Dual Nationality Card issued by Ghana also do not need a visa.

Good to know

  • A separate tourist visa class is not described.
  • Entry rules for Maldives are unclear: the visa wizard and airline travel information give different results.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Ghana?

Visitors must get a visa unless they qualify for visa-free entry, an ETA or a visa on arrival. Citizens of all ECOWAS member states (a West African regional group), Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger can visit without a visa. Holders of a Dual Nationality Card issued by Ghana also do not need a visa.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Ghana?

There are 5 options: Visa from an embassy or consulate (a visa from an embassy); Visa-free entry (no visa at all); ETA (an online travel permit) (an online travel permit); Ghana Dual Nationality Card exemption (no visa at all); e-Visa (an online visa).

Who can go to Ghana without a tourist visa?

Citizens of all ECOWAS member states, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger can visit without a visa. Holders of a Dual Nationality Card issued by Ghana do not need a visa.

Can I apply online for Ghana?

Yes: ETA (an online travel permit) and e-Visa. Citizens of all other African Union member states, plus Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Singapore, and Trinidad and Tobago must obtain an ETA.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for Ghana?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Ghana visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a tourist visa for Ghana be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Ghana tourist visa rules?

On Ghana's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my tourist visa once I am in Ghana?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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