Ghana Visa

Ghana — Visa Overview

About Ghana

Ghana is one of West Africa's most vibrant, welcoming, and historically significant destinations — a nation of extraordinary cultural richness, ancient heritage, and warm, infectious hospitality that has earned it a well-deserved reputation as the Gateway to West Africa. The first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence from colonial rule in 1957 under the visionary Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana carries a profound pride in its history, culture, and identity that is immediately felt by every visitor.

Accra — Ghana's dynamic and rapidly growing capital — captivates with its extraordinary energy, world-class restaurants, vibrant arts and music scene, and a blend of colonial architecture and contemporary African design that reflects the country's confident modernisation. The historic Cape Coast — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — moves every visitor with the sobering and profoundly important Cape Coast Castle and Elmina Castle — two of the most significant sites of the transatlantic slave trade, drawing visitors from across the African diaspora in search of connection with their roots. Kumasi — the cultural capital of the Ashanti Kingdom — enchants with the magnificent Ashanti cultural centre, the Kejetia Market — one of Africa's largest — and a living tradition of extraordinary kente cloth weaving, woodcarving, and royal ceremony that has endured for centuries.

Ghana's natural landscape offers extraordinary diversity — from the canopy walkways and forest biodiversity of Kakum National Park to the hippos and waterfowl of the Volta River wetlands, from the pristine beaches of Busua and Ada Foah to the waterfalls and wildlife of Mole National Park in the north. Ghana is also the world's second largest producer of cocoa — and chocolate experiences, cocoa farm visits, and the extraordinary street food culture of Accra's night markets add unique and memorable dimensions to every visit. Safe, welcoming, and with outstanding transport infrastructure by West African standards, Ghana is a destination that rewards every traveller with an experience of genuine depth, warmth, and discovery.

What is a Ghana eVisa?

The Ghana eVisa is a fully digital travel authorisation issued by the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana. Officially launched on 25 May 2026 by President John Dramani Mahama during African Union Day celebrations in Accra, the Ghana eVisa system is operated through the official portal — evisa.immigration.gov.gh — and replaces the previous physical visa application process for most nationalities. The approved eVisa is delivered directly to the applicant's registered email address and can be presented digitally or as a printed document at any Ghanaian port of entry.

Is There a Sticker Visa for Ghana?

For the vast majority of nationalities — No. Ghana's new eVisa system — launched 25 May 2026 — is fully digital. The approved eVisa is delivered by email — no physical sticker is placed in the passport. However Ghana's 56 Diplomatic Missions abroad continue to issue visas that may be placed as physical stickers for certain categories — including long-stay visas valid from 6 months to 5 years. For standard tourist and business visits, the eVisa is the primary and recommended route — fully digital, no embassy visit required.

Four Entry Routes — Ghana

Route 1 — Visa Exemption (No Visa Required)

The following nationalities may enter Ghana without any visa:

ECOWAS Member States — Visa-Free (up to 90 days):
Benin · Burkina Faso · Cabo Verde · Côte d'Ivoire · Gambia · Guinea · Guinea-Bissau · Liberia · Mali · Mauritania · Niger · Nigeria · Senegal · Sierra Leone · Togo

ECOWAS nationals may enter Ghana using a valid passport or ECOWAS Travel Certificate — no visa, no ETA required.

Other Visa-Free Nationalities:
A number of additional African countries and selected other nationalities are visa-exempt — Rayna Tours will confirm the applicable exemption based on the applicant's specific passport nationality.

Diplomatic & Official Passport Holders — Visa-Free:
Holders of Diplomatic, Official, or Service Passports from Brazil · China · Cuba · Equatorial Guinea · Germany · India · Iran · Malta · Namibia · South Africa · United Arab Emirates · Venezuela — and Diplomatic passport holders from Turkey — do not require a visa for Ghana.

Route 2 — Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) — Free of Charge

As of 25 May 2026, nationals of all African Union member states and Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states qualify for a free Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter Ghana for tourism and business. The ETA is applied for online through the official portal — evisa.immigration.gov.gh — at no cost. This is a significant development that makes Ghana one of the most accessible destinations in Africa for intra-African and Caribbean travel.

Route 3 — eVisa (Online Application)

The Ghana eVisa is available to nationals of 190+ countries worldwide — applied for entirely online through the official Ghana Immigration Service portal — evisa.immigration.gov.gh. Three processing speed options are available:

• Standard Processing: 96 hours (4 business days)
• Priority Processing: 48 hours
• Express Processing: 5 hours

The eVisa is fully digital — delivered by email — valid at all Ghanaian international airports and border crossings — no embassy visit required.

Route 4 — Visa on Arrival

Visa on Arrival is available at Ghanaian ports of entry for eligible nationalities — including UAE nationals. However Ghana strongly recommends applying for the eVisa online before travel for convenience and certainty.

Do You Need a Ghana Visa? — UAE, India & KSA

UAE Nationals:
UAE nationals holding ordinary Emirati passports may obtain a Visa on Arrival at Ghanaian ports of entry for up to 90 days. Alternatively, UAE nationals may apply for the Ghana eVisa online before travel. UAE nationals holding Diplomatic, Official, or Service passports are fully visa-exempt.

UAE Residents of Other Nationalities:
The visa requirement is determined by the passport held. UAE residents holding passports of eVisa-eligible nationalities must apply for the Ghana eVisa online before travel. UAE residency does not grant any special exemption beyond the applicant's own passport nationality.

KSA Nationals:
Saudi Arabian nationals are not on Ghana's visa-exempt list — KSA nationals must apply for the Ghana eVisa online through the official portal before travel.

KSA Residents of Other Nationalities:
The visa requirement is determined by the passport held. KSA residents must apply for the Ghana eVisa based on their passport nationality.

Indian Nationals:
Indian nationals holding ordinary Indian passports must apply for the Ghana eVisa online through the official portal. However Indian nationals holding Diplomatic, Official, or Service passports are visa-exempt.

Entry Summary — Rayna's Three Markets

Permitted Activities

• Tourism, sightseeing, leisure travel, and recreational activities
• Visiting family or friends — including diaspora visits
• Business meetings, conferences, and trade activities
• Transit through Ghana

Not Permitted:

• Paid employment without a valid work permit
• Any activity inconsistent with the declared purpose of visit

Important Entry Requirements — All Travellers

• Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended date of departure from Ghana.
• Must contain at least 2 blank visa pages.
• Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate — Mandatory for ALL Travellers: A valid International Certificate of Vaccination (Yellow Card) against Yellow Fever is mandatory for all travellers entering Ghana — without exception. Immigration officers will request it at the port of entry. Travellers without a valid Yellow Fever certificate may be denied entry or required to receive vaccination on arrival.
• Confirmed return or onward travel ticket.
• Sufficient funds to cover the duration of stay.

Processing Time

• Standard eVisa: 96 hours (4 business days)
• Priority eVisa: 48 hours
• Express eVisa: 5 hours
• Visa on Arrival: Processed at the port of entry upon arrival

General Disclaimer

All visa decisions rest solely with the Ghana Immigration Service and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana. Rayna Tours acts as a professional visa assistance provider only. Possession of an approved eVisa does not guarantee entry — final entry is at the sole discretion of Ghana immigration officials at the port of entry.