Visa Application
All persons entering Ghana must be in possession of a valid passport or Travel Document establishing the identity of the holder.
Exemptions to the requirement of an entry visa
Nationals of the following countries are exempted from obtaining ENTRY VISAS TO GHANA.
- Citizens of ECOWAS Countries
- Benin
- Burkina Faso
- Cape Verde
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Gambia,Guinea
- Guinea Bissau
- Liberia
- Mali
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Togo
- Holders of Diplomatic, Service / Official Passports of the following countries:
- Brazil
- Cuba
- Germany
- Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China **
- Iran
- Namibia
NB: Exemptions Category Above Shall be for a Period Not Exceeding Ninety (90) Days from Date of Entry
** Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China revoked visa exemption requirements for ordinary passport holders following arrests in Hong Kong of some foreigners who fraudulently traveled on Ghana Passports.
- All nationals of the following countries may be issued with gratis visas:
- Kenya
- Lesotho
- Malawi
- Namibia
- Singapore
- South Africa **
- Tanzania
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Uganda
- Zimbabwe
** Children with ordinary passports accompanying holders of diplomatic, service or official passports accredited to Ghana or South Africa are exempt from entry visa requirements.
NB: Please note that Botswana, Egypt and Malaysia are no longer on the list
- List of International Organizations with which Ghana has concluded visa exemption agreements
- Holders of passports of Regional Economic Communities in Africa and African Economic Community
- United Nations and Specialized Agencies
- World Bank
- African Development Bank
- Airside Transit – All persons in direct air side transit are exempt from visa requirements
- The following category of persons may not be granted entry visas:
- Prohibited immigrants
- A person without visible means of support
- An undesirable person
- An idiot or insane person
- On the advice of the health authorities, an individual may be refused entry into Ghana
Important Immigration Notice
Intending travelers must note that the possession of the appropriate documents does not confer a right of entry. Travelers may be refused entry into Ghana if they fall within the category of prohibited immigrants and if they do not satisfy immigration requirements at the point of entry. The Government of Ghana will not be financially liable for their repatriation.
Immigrant Quota – Persons who enter Ghana ostensibly as visitors may not be permitted to take employment. Indeed, no person shall be permitted to accept employment or undertake an occupation for reward in Ghana unless such employment is within an authorized Immigrant Quota (an immigrant quota being the number of Non-Ghanaians that a person or firm can employ). An application for Immigrant Quota must be made to:
THE SECRETARY,
IMMIGRANT QUOTA COMMITTEE,
MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR,
P.O.BOX M. 42,
ACCRA, GHANA
An approval for Immigrant Quota for a foreign employee must be obtained before he proceeds to Ghana.
Investors
Investors to Ghana must register with the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC). Application for the extension of visa or automatic quota must be accompanied by a supporting letter from the GIPC confirming the status of the Investor.
Mining
Investors in the Mining Sector in Ghana must register with the Minerals Commission as approved Mining Services Company. Application for the extension of visa or Immigrant Quota must be accompanied by a supporting letter from the Minerals Commission confirming their status.
Professionals
It is an offence for foreign doctors, dentists, lawyers, pharmacists and other professionals to practice their profession in Ghana unless they have registered their profession in accordance with the ordinances of their respective professions. All professionals wishing to enter Ghana to practice one of the above mentioned professions are required to provide particulars of their qualifications to help determine their eligibility for registration.
Click the link below to access the application form and view comprehensive information about visa application, steps, requirements, fees and method of payment.