Visas & Diplomatic Missions
Ghana’s entry rules changed recently, and this page reflects the policy as most recently reported — but immigration policy is exactly the kind of thing that shifts without much notice. Confirm directly with evisa.immigration.gov.gh or the nearest Ghanaian mission before you book.
Electronic Travel Authorization
Ghana has moved to a mandatory pre-travel Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for tourism and business visits, applied for in advance online rather than issued on arrival at the airport — visa-on-arrival has been discontinued for the nationalities that previously used it. Apply before you fly; this isn’t something to leave for the airport queue.
ECOWAS and AES nationals
Citizens of ECOWAS member states, and of the Alliance of Sahel States, continue to enter visa-free with just a valid passport.
Other African Union nationals
Nationals of African Union member states outside ECOWAS and the AES are eligible for the no-cost ETA, applied for online in advance rather than granted free on arrival as under the previous policy.
Everyone else
Other nationalities should expect to apply for a visa or ETA in advance through the e-visa portal or the nearest Ghana diplomatic mission. Requirements and processing times vary by nationality, so apply well ahead of a planned trip.
Application requirements
A valid passport is mandatory. Visa requirements are subject to change and should be checked prior to traveling to Ghana, but at the time of writing visas are required by most nationalities and must be acquired in advance at a Ghanaian Embassy or High Commission listed below. Requirments:
- Completed Visa Application Form(Can be obtained from any Ghana High Commission listed below)
- Original and 3 Copies (All the 4 forms should be signed by the applicant. The signature should be same as the one on the passport.)
- Complete Personal History Form (Can be obtained from any Ghana High Commission listed below)
- Original and 3 Copies (All the 4 forms should be signed by the applicant. The signature should be same as the one on the passport.)
- Four Passport-sized Photographs
- Original Vaccination Certificate Against Yellow Fever
- Four Copies of Certificate of Ticket or Itinerary or Flight Confirmation Slip or Air Ticket
- Visa Fee
- Original Passport (The Validity of the passport should be more than 6 months when you apply for the visa)
For general planning around when to visit and what to bring, see Travel Tips.