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Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Tanzania?

Passport Ghana
Destination Tanzania

Ghana passport holders can enter Tanzania without a visa for up to 90 days.

Answer Visa-free 90 days

No visa needed

Entry requirement
Visa-free
Maximum stay
90 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 47 passports in the “visa-free” group for Tanzania. See the full Tanzania visa requirements for every passport.

Other easy destinations in Africa for Ghana passport holders

Tanzania 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 53 destinations in Africa, 33 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

DestinationRequirementMax stay
Benin Visa-free 90 days
Burkina Faso Visa-free –
Cape Verde Visa-free –
Eswatini Visa-free 30 days
Gambia Visa-free 90 days
Guinea Visa-free –
Guinea-Bissau Visa-free –
Ivory Coast Visa-free 90 days
Liberia Visa-free –
Malawi Visa-free 90 days
Mali Visa-free –
Mauritius Visa-free 90 days

All visa-free countries for the Ghana passport

Frequently asked questions

Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Tanzania?

Ghana passport holders can enter Tanzania without a visa for up to 90 days.

How long can Ghana passport holders stay in Tanzania?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

Do Tanzania citizens need a visa for Ghana?

Tanzania passport holders can enter Ghana without a visa for up to 90 days.

Tanzania 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 Tanzania before you book.