Ghana Visa Information
Summary
| Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? | |
| British | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USA | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Passport Note
(a) Single parents or other adults traveling alone with children should note that some countries require documentary evidence of parental responsibility before allowing lone parents to enter the country or in some cases before permitting the children to leave the country. For exact requirements contact the Ghana High Commission or Embassy (see General Info).
Passports
A valid passport is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
Visas
Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except the following for stays of up to three months except:
(a) those in transit to a third country traveling within 24 hours, as long as they hold onward tickets with reserved seats and do not leave the airport.
(b) Citizens from Commonwealth countries, who are granted entry permits, providing the purpose of the trip is tourism.
Note:
Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy or high commission to check visa requirements
Types of Visa and Cost
Tourist/Business: £30 (single-entry); £40 (multiple-entry; six months); £60 (multiple-entry; one year); £70 (multiple-entry; two years); Transit: £10.
Validity
Valid for entry three months from the date of issue. However, length of stay is at the discretion of airport officials and only one month is guaranteed. Visas may be extended when in Ghana. Visas for one year may be granted for specific purposes.
Applications to:
Consulate (or consular section at embassy or high commission); postal applications are accepted;
for details. A visa can be issued on arrival to nationals of countries without a Ghanaian mission or consulate, but only if prior notice is given to the Director of Immigration by the traveller or their sponsor prior to arrival
Working Days Required
Four for personal, a minimum of 10 for postal applications.
Warning
While most visits to Ghana are trouble-free, violent crime can occur at any time. You are advised to exercise a high level of vigilance in public areas, and when traveling by road.
Localised outbreaks of civil unrest can occur at short notice due to ongoing local Chieftancy and land disputes particularly in the north of Ghana.
There is a low threat from terrorism. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be in public areas, including those frequented by expatriates and foreign travelers.
You need to obtain a visa before traveling to Ghana. Overstaying on your visa without proper authority is a serious matter and can lead to detention or you being refused permission to leave the country until a fine is paid.
Vaccinations
| Special Precautions | Certificate Required? | |
| Diphtheria | Yes | |
| Hepatitis A | Yes | |
| Malaria | Yes | |
| Rabies | Sometimes | |
| Tetanus | Yes | |
| Typhoid | Yes | |
| Yellow Fever | Yes* |
Health Care
Health insurance is essential, preferably with cover for emergency evacuation. Medical facilities exist in all the regional capitals as well as in most towns and villages. Emergency medical facilities are extremely limited.
Note
* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required by all travelers.
List of countries having Embassies and Consulates in the Ghana
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