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Ghana visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Ghana? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Western Africa | Continent: Africa

Ghana flag
33Visa-free
0eVisa
165Visa on arrival
0Visa required

Ghana entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 33 can enter Ghana visa-free (most commonly for up to 90 days) and 165 can get a visa on arrival. No passport needs to arrange a visa before travel.

198 of 198 passports can travel to Ghana without arranging anything before departure.

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Ghana entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Ghana
United States of AmericaVisa on arrival
United KingdomVisa on arrival
CanadaVisa on arrival
AustraliaVisa on arrival
GermanyVisa on arrival
FranceVisa on arrival
IndiaVisa on arrival
ChinaVisa on arrival
NigeriaVisa-free
South AfricaVisa-free (90 days)
BrazilVisa on arrival
PhilippinesVisa on arrival

Ghana visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Ghana.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa262700
Asia15000
Europe04500
North America51800
Oceania01400
South America11100

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 33
Visa on arrival 165

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Ghana?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 33 can enter visa-free and 165 can get a visa on arrival. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Ghana without a visa?

33 passports have visa-free access to Ghana, including Singapore, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Senegal, Cape Verde, Mauritius and others. The most common visa-free stay is 90 days.

Does Ghana offer visa on arrival?

Yes. 165 passports can obtain a visa on arrival in Ghana. Carry the fee in cash, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.

Do African passport holders need a visa for Ghana?

Of 53 passports from Africa, 53 can enter Ghana visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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