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Country guideLast checked October 19, 2026

Visas and immigration in Ghana

5 routes from official government sources, grouped by type. Each guide covers who it's for, the requirements and where to apply.

Visit & tourism 1
Study 1
Work permits 1
Family 2

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Visiting Ghana

Short-stay rules by passport, from official sources. Last checked October 16, 2026.

14 passports visa-free
235 passports need an eTA or eVisa

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Visit & tourism1 pathway

Ghana eVisa - Business (B1) and Tourist (B2); Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for African nationals
Ghana runs an online eVisa for travellers who need a visa for tourism or business. ECOWAS and AES nationals are visa-free, African nationals use an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), and others apply for a single-entry eVisa. The eVisa is valid 90 days for entry, and the border officer sets a stay of up to 60 days. Ghana missions abroad can also issue visas from six months to five years.
Temporary only
Last checked October 16, 2026
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Study1 pathway

Residence Permit
A foreign national admitted to a school in Ghana must by law hold a student permit to live in Ghana for the length of the course. The school applies to the Comptroller-General of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) with the admission letter and fee receipts. The applicant also needs a Non-Citizen Identification card. GIS fees are lower for ECOWAS nationals than for other nationals.
Temporary only
Last checked October 19, 2026
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