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.
Visiting Ghana
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Life in Ghana
Money
3
Currency
Ghanaian Cedi
GHS
Ghanaian Cedi
Cost of living
42
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
5–35%
Income tax (national)
VAT 15%
35% applies to chargeable income above GHS 600,000 per year (GHS 50,000 per month).
Living
1
Happiness
#113 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
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Who it’s for
Non-exempt foreign nationals visiting Ghana for tourism, family visits or short business activities without employment.
Eligibility
Entry route by nationality
Your entry route depends on your nationality: visa-free, ETA or eVisa.
- ECOWAS and AES nationals are visa-free
- All African nationals and bilateral waiver countries use the ETA
- Other nationalities need an eVisa
- Use the official eligibility checker
Official wording
ECOWAS and AES nationals are visa-free; all African nationals and bilateral waiver countries use the ETA; others need an eVisa. Use the official eligibility checker.
Purpose
- B1 covers business meetings and commercial visits;
- B2 covers tourism and non-business visits.
- No work without a permit.
Passport validity
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your intended departure date from Ghana, with at least 3 blank pages.
Passport requirements
- Validity
- 6 months
- Blank pages
- 3
Official wording
Passport must be valid at least 6 months from the intended departure date from Ghana, with at least 3 blank pages.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementFunds
- Document checklistPassport (6 months beyond departure, 3 blank pages)
- FeeseVisa - Standard (96 hours)
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- 8 documents
- 6 fees
- 8 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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