Ghana visas
Travellers holding a copy of pre-arranged approval from immigration can receive a visa on arrival.
Citizens of countries with no Ghanaian embassy or consulate may qualify when travelling at short notice, if special requirements are met.
Some guidance lists citizens of the United Arab Emirates as eligible, but other official guidance requires an e-Visa.
Passports that qualify (1)
Travellers using these routes must meet the relevant approval or special requirements.
Travellers using these routes must meet the relevant approval or special requirements.
There are 3 options: Visa on arrival with prior approval (a visa at the border); Visa on arrival for travel at short notice (a visa at the border); Reported visa on arrival for United Arab Emirates citizens (a visa at the border).
A copy of pre-arranged approval from immigration..
1. 1. Arrange approval from immigration before travelling. 2. 2. Bring a copy of the approval to receive the visa on arrival.
Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Ghana visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.
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.
On Ghana's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.
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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