US passport · Ghana
Do US citizens need a visa for Ghana?
In brief
Yes. US passport holders need a visa for Ghana, applied for online as an eVisa.
Ghana visa fee for US citizens: The eVisa fee is the same for every nationality and depends on the processing speed: USD 260 standard, USD 338 priority or USD 442 express. Official fee. Source: Ghana Immigration Service, checked .
Ghana visa processing time for US citizens: Standard processing takes 96 hours (priority 48 hours, express 5 hours); the decision comes by email and an approved eVisa is sent to the same address. Source: Ghana Immigration Service, checked .
Citizens of United States need a visa to travel to Ghana. You can apply for an eVisa online.
Ghana Immigration Service (official eVisa portal, eligibility checker)
Checked 5 Nov 2026Source: Ghana Immigration Service (official eVisa portal, eligibility checker)Apply only at evisa.immigration.gov.ghReport a change
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ContentsIn brief
At a glance
| Access | eVisa |
|---|---|
| Stay | The immigration officer at the port of entry sets how long you may stay, up to 60 days.2 |
| Validity and entries | Ghana issues single-entry eVisas only; the eVisa is valid for 90 days from issue and you must enter within that time, or apply again.2 |
| Official fee | The eVisa fee is the same for every nationality and depends on the processing speed: USD 260 standard, USD 338 priority or USD 442 express.2 |
| Official processing | Standard processing takes 96 hours (priority 48 hours, express 5 hours); the decision comes by email and an approved eVisa is sent to the same address.3 |
| Where to apply | Apply online on the eVisa portal run by the Ghana Immigration Service with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: create an account, fill in the form, upload the documents and pay.3Official site: evisa.immigration.gov.gh |
Do US citizens need a visa for Ghana?
The US is not on the exemption lists, and Ghana Immigration Service (official eVisa portal, eligibility checker) says that all other nationals can get an eVisa online.
“Citizens of United States need a visa to travel to Ghana. You can apply for an eVisa online.”
Conditions and exceptions
A valid yellow fever vaccination certificate is required to enter Ghana.
Is Yellow Fever documentation required? Yes. A valid Yellow Fever vaccination certificate/card is required for entry into Ghana.
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Ghana visa types for US citizens
Ghana issues single-entry eVisas only; the eVisa is valid for 90 days from issue and you must enter within that time, or apply again.
Ghana Immigration Service · checkedThe immigration officer at the port of entry sets how long you may stay, up to 60 days.
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How to apply
Apply online on the eVisa portal run by the Ghana Immigration Service with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: create an account, fill in the form, upload the documents and pay.
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Fee
The eVisa fee is the same for every nationality and depends on the processing speed: USD 260 standard, USD 338 priority or USD 442 express.
Ghana Immigration Service · checked
These are government fees as the official sources state them. Agencies add their own service fees; those are not visa fees, and we don't list them.
Processing time
Standard processing takes 96 hours (priority 48 hours, express 5 hours); the decision comes by email and an approved eVisa is sent to the same address.
Ghana Immigration Service · checked
Documents and entry checks
What changed
- Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.
FAQ
Is Ghana visa-free for US citizens now?
No. US citizens need a visa, applied for online as an eVisa.
How much does a Ghana visa cost for US citizens?
The eVisa fee is the same for every nationality and depends on the processing speed: USD 260 standard, USD 338 priority or USD 442 express.
Can I get a Ghana visa in 7 days?
Standard processing takes 96 hours (priority 48 hours, express 5 hours); the decision comes by email and an approved eVisa is sent to the same address.
Other trips on a US passport
Sources
Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.
- Ghana Immigration Service (official eVisa portal, eligibility checker): entry rule
- Ghana Immigration Service (official eVisa portal, applicant guide): fees, visa types, documents and entry conditions
- Ghana Immigration Service (official eVisa portal): processing time, how to apply and documents