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Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for the Philippines?

Passport Ghana
Destination Philippines

Ghana passport holders can enter the Philippines without a visa for up to 30 days.

Answer Visa-free 30 days

No visa needed

Entry requirement
Visa-free
Maximum stay
30 days
Apply before travel
No
Last updated
February 2026

What Ghana passport holders need to do

  1. Check your passport validity. Many countries ask for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
  2. Be ready to show a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and proof of funds at the border.
  3. Leave before the permitted stay ends. Working or studying usually needs a different visa.

Ghana is one of 159 passports in the “visa-free” group for the Philippines. See the full Philippines visa requirements for every passport.

Other easy destinations in Asia for Ghana passport holders

The Philippines is one of 42 destinations in the “visa-free” group for the Ghana passport, which ranks #62 worldwide with a mobility score of 66. Of 50 destinations in Asia, 12 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

DestinationRequirementMax stay
Bangladesh Visa-free 90 days
Philippines Visa-free 30 days
Singapore Visa-free 30 days
Cambodia Visa on arrival –
Iran Visa on arrival –
Jordan Visa on arrival –
Lebanon Visa on arrival –
Macau Visa on arrival –
Maldives Visa on arrival –
Sri Lanka Visa on arrival –
Timor-Leste Visa on arrival –
Pakistan eTA required –

All visa-free countries for the Ghana passport

Frequently asked questions

Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for the Philippines?

Ghana passport holders can enter the Philippines without a visa for up to 30 days.

How long can Ghana passport holders stay in the Philippines?

Up to 30 days without a visa.

Do Philippines citizens need a visa for Ghana?

Philippines passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Ghana, so no application is needed before travelling.

Philippines 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 the Philippines before you book.