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Ghana passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Ghana passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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42Visa-free
40eVisa
22Visa on arrival
94Visa required

Ghana passport at a glance

With a Ghana passport you can enter 42 destinations visa-free and 22 with a visa on arrival, so 64 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 40 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 94 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Ghana

Do Ghana passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Ghana passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandVisa required
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaVisa-free (90 days)

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Ghana passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa2481011
Asia382119
Europe00243
North America10229
Oceania4325
South America1137

Longest visa-free stays

Where Ghana passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 42
eVisa 40
Visa on arrival 22
Visa required 94

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Ghana passport holders visit without a visa?

Ghana passport holders can visit 42 destinations visa-free, including Singapore, South Africa, Philippines, Tanzania, Rwanda, Senegal and others. Adding the 22 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 64 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Ghana passport holders?

22 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Ghana passport holders, including Maldives, Sri Lanka, Jordan, Bolivia, Macau, Burundi, Cambodia, Comoros and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Ghana passport holders travel with an eVisa?

40 destinations let Ghana passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea, Kenya, Georgia, Vietnam, Qatar and others.

Do Ghana passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Ghana passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Ghana passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Ghana passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Ghana passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Ghana passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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