Ghana · Entry rules

Who needs a visa for Ghana?

Entry rules for Ghana by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from Ghana Immigration Service (official eVisa portal, eligibility checker), checked 31 Oct 2026.

In brief

Citizens of 14 countries and territories can visit Ghana without a visa. Everyone else, 184 nationalities, applies online for an eVisa or ETA.

Visa-free: 14
On arrival: 0
eVisa or ETA: 184
Visa required: 0

About 6.6 bn people (82% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Ghana: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Ghana Immigration ServiceReport a change

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Ghana entry rules at a glance

Group	Stay	Nationalities	Examples	Source
Free movement	Not stated	14	Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire, Niger, Mali	Ghana Immigration Service
ETA	90 days from entry	51	Ethiopia, Egypt, DR Congo, Tanzania	Ghana Immigration Service and Ministry of Foreign Affairs
eVisa	Not stated	133	United States, India, China, Indonesia	Ghana Immigration Service

Free movement: Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire, Niger and 11 more

14 nationalities

Free movement by treaty.

Source: Ghana Immigration Service (official eVisa portal, eligibility checker), checked 31 Oct 2026As a citizen of an ECOWAS/AES member state, you do not require a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorisation to enter Ghana. You may travel using your valid passport. No application or fee is required.

ETA for 90 days from entry: Ethiopia, Egypt, DR Congo and 48 more

51 nationalities

Apply online for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before you travel.

Source: Ghana Immigration Service and Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ghana ETA applicant guide), checked 31 Oct 2026The ETA is not a visa — it is a free pre-travel security authorisation for eligible nationals. There is no fee to apply. The maximum permitted stay under the ETA is 90 days from the date of entry.

eVisa: the US, India, China and 130 more

133 nationalities

Everyone not listed above applies online for an eVisa.

Nationalities not listed above: the official source says so in as many words.

Source: Ghana Immigration Service (official eVisa portal, eligibility checker), checked 31 Oct 2026Citizens of United States need a visa to travel to Ghana. You can apply for an eVisa online.

Where to apply

Apply for the eVisa or ETA only on the official site, evisa.immigration.gov.gh. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Ghana?

It depends on your passport: 14 nationalities are visa-free and 184 can use an eVisa or ETA. Choose your passport above.

Do US citizens need a visa for Ghana?

Yes, but online: US citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (Ghana Immigration Service (official eVisa portal, eligibility checker), checked 31 Oct 2026).

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Ghana?

Yes, but online: Indian citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (Ghana Immigration Service (official eVisa portal, eligibility checker), checked 31 Oct 2026).

Can I apply for a Ghana visa online?

Yes, if you are eligible: 184 nationalities can apply online for an eVisa or ETA. Apply only at evisa.immigration.gov.gh.

Sources and changes

Ghana Immigration Service (official eVisa portal, eligibility checker)evisa.immigration.gov.gh · checked 31 Oct 2026
Ghana ETA applicant guideevisa.immigration.gov.gh · checked 31 Oct 2026
Ghana eVisa and ETA portal (official, Ghana Immigration Service)evisa.immigration.gov.gh · checked 31 Oct 2026
Ghana eVisa applicant guideevisa.immigration.gov.gh · checked 31 Oct 2026

31 Oct 2026All groups checked against Ghana Immigration Service with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. No change since.

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