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Brazil Ghana passport holders need to obtain a visa from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling to Brazil.
Yes, a visa is required
- Entry requirement
- Visa required
- Maximum stay
- Set by the visa
- Apply before travel
- Yes
- Last updated
- February 2026
What Ghana passport holders need to do
- Find the embassy, consulate or visa application centre that covers where you live.
- Complete the application form and gather your documents: passport, photos, itinerary, proof of funds and accommodation.
- Book an appointment, pay the fee and give biometrics if they are required.
- Wait for the decision before you book non-refundable travel.
Ghana is one of 95 passports in the “visa required” group for Brazil. See the full Brazil visa requirements for every passport.
Easier alternatives in South America for Ghana passport holders
Brazil is one of 94 destinations in the “visa required” group for the Ghana passport, which ranks #62 worldwide with a mobility score of 66. Of 12 destinations in South America, 2 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Brazil?
Ghana passport holders need to obtain a visa from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling to Brazil.
Can Ghanaian citizens get a visa on arrival in Brazil?
No. Ghana passport holders must obtain a visa before travelling to Brazil.
Do Brazil citizens need a visa for Ghana?
Brazil passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Ghana, so no application is needed before travelling.
Brazil visa requirements for other passports
Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Brazil before you book.