Visitor & short-stay visas
Ghanaian Ghana Tourist / Visitor Visa
For travellers visiting Ghana for tourism or to see family and friends. Obtained in advance from a Ghanaian diplomatic mission abroad on either a single- or multiple-journey basis.
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- Our Fee
- US$100.00
- Official name
- Tourist / Visitor Visa
- Route type
- Short-stay visa
- Passport validity required
- At least 6 months
- Yellow Fever certificate
- Mandatory
- Number of entries
- Single- or multiple-journey
- Apply
- Online — with our experts
Who can apply
- Tourists visiting Ghana for leisure
- People visiting family or friends in Ghana
What you can do
- Visit Ghana temporarily for tourism
- Visit family or friends
Requirements
- A passport valid for at least six months
- Passport photographs taken no more than three months before you submit the application
- A copy of a return ticket or a printed travel itinerary
- A valid international certificate of vaccination for Yellow Fever
- A valid hotel booking showing your name, the dates of your stay and the accommodation address
- Proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay
How to apply
Submit the completed application form with your passport, recent photographs, supporting documents and the fee set by the issuing mission. GIS notes that a visa is not a guarantee of entry; admission remains subject to conditions at the port of entry.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. The Ghana Immigration Service requires a valid international certificate of vaccination for Yellow Fever as part of a visitor visa application, and you should carry it when you travel.
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