Passport Health Passports and Visas helps you get your passport and visa fast! Learn more about the visa requirements for your destination.

Do I Need a Visa for Ghana?

US citizens must have a valid passport and a visa to travel to Ghana. A visa is required to enter this destination for purposes of both business travel and tourism. In addition to a visa, travelers to Ghana should make sure their passports have 6 months of validity after the planned date of departure from Ghana and a blank visa page for the entry and exit stamp.

Sources: Embassy of Ghana and U.S. State Department

Can I Obtain My Visa for Ghana on Arrival?

Ghana does not offer a visa on arrival option for US citizens. Ghana allows citizens of certain countries to obtain their visas upon arrival, but this does not apply to US citizens. All US citizens must have their Ghana visa before departing. If you arrive and do not have a visa, you will be denied entrance into Ghana. As a result, it is crucial you work with a travel document expert to obtain your visa for Ghana before you travel.

What Types of Materials Support My Ghana Visa Application?

In order to apply for a visa to Ghana, you will need:

• Valid Passport
• Passport Photos that meet the requirements of the Embassy of Ghana
• Proof of Travel Arrangements
• Proof of the Yellow Fever Vaccine
• Properly completed Ghana Visa Application Form
• Money Order

Depending on your age and the purpose of your trip to Ghana, you may also need:

• Parental Consent Form
• Copy of Parents’ Passports
• Invitation Letter
• Hotel Confirmation
• Business Introduction Letter

Confused by the document requirements for a Ghana visa? Worried that a processing delay may impact your trip? Let the experts help! Call for expert advice.

How Do I Obtain My Visa for Ghana?

Passport Health Passports and Visas can obtain your visa for Ghana for you! Call , and we can start your application today! We provide you with a step by step application kit, visa application review service, pre-paid shipping labels, and hand delivery of your documents to the Embassy of Ghana. Once your visa for Ghana is issued, we pick it up and mail it back to you directly.

What Else Do I Need to Do Before Traveling to Ghana?

Make sure your US passport is still valid. It needs to be good for 6 months after the date you plan to exit Ghana. If you need to get your passport renewed, we can get your new passport back to you in as few as 1-3 days.

Be sure to prepare your health! Schedule an appointment at the Passport Health travel clinic nearest to you to get all of the vaccines, medications, and destination specific advice you need to stay healthy and well in Ghana. Passport Health clinics keep the Yellow Fever Vaccine in stock, so we can make sure you arrive in Ghana with evidence of the required vaccinations.