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Ghana visa requirements (2026)

Of 198 passports, 198 can travel to Ghana without arranging a visa in advance. 0 can apply online for an e-Visa and 0 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Who can visit Ghana: passports by requirement

Do I need a visa for Ghana?

Entry requirement Choose a passport and a destination.

Popular passports

PassportRequirementStay
United States Visa on arrival –
United Kingdom Visa on arrival –
India Visa on arrival –
Philippines Visa on arrival –
Nigeria Visa-free –
Pakistan Visa on arrival –
Canada Visa on arrival –
Australia Visa on arrival –
China Visa on arrival –
Germany Visa on arrival –

Access by passport region

Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.

RegionPassports
Europe 46/46
Asia 50/50
Africa 53/53
North America 23/23
South America 12/12
Oceania 14/14

Passports that can enter Ghana visa-free

33 passports

Passports that get a visa on arrival in Ghana

165 passports

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Ghana?

It depends on your passport. 33 passports can enter Ghana visa-free, 165 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 0 can apply for an e-Visa online and 0 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Which countries can enter Ghana without a visa?

33 passports can enter Ghana visa-free, including Bahamas, Barbados, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Eswatini, Gambia and others.

Holding a Ghana passport? See where the Ghana passport can travel visa-free.

Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Ghana before you book.