e-Visa available Ghana

Ghana Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide

Most visitors need an e-Visa for Ghana — apply online and let HolidaySG handle it.

Flat fee per applicant · government fee paid separately

Licensed Singapore agency (TA04014) Government-sourced Verified 19 August 2026

e-Visa available — Ghana now runs a fully online e-Visa via evisa.immigration.gov.gh - no more visa-on-arrival; apply and pay before you fly.

Ghana visa at a glance

Government visa fee: USD 260 (standard)
Processing time: 72-96 hours standard (5 business days quoted); 48h priority; 5h express
Validity: 3 months from issue
Maximum stay: 30 days
Visa required?: Most nationalities requiring a visa, including Indian and Singapore passport holders

Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from any HolidaySG service fee. Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Do you need a visa for Ghana?

Travellers from ECOWAS citizens; African passport holders fee-free (from 25 May 2026); Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong*, Kenya, South Africa, Jamaica, Barbados etc. — check current exemptions. can generally enter Ghana without a visa. An e-Visa is available — Ghana now runs a fully online e-Visa via evisa.immigration.gov.gh - no more visa-on-arrival; apply and pay before you fly.. Most nationalities requiring a visa, including Indian and Singapore passport holders

Who does NOT need a visa

Passport holders from ECOWAS citizens; African passport holders fee-free (from 25 May 2026); Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong*, Kenya, South Africa, Jamaica, Barbados etc. — check current exemptions. do not require a visa for Ghana for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.

Reviewed against official government sources (Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ghana / Ghana Immigration Service) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Official Ghana visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026

Visa on arrival: No e-Visa: Yes

e-Visa (launched 25 May 2026)

Official fee: USD 260 (standard)

Validity: 3 months from issue
Max stay: 30 days
Time to approval: 72-96 hours standard (5 business days quoted); 48h priority; 5h express
Processing time: 72-96 hours standard (5 business days quoted); 48h priority; 5h express
Where to apply: https://evisa.immigration.gov.gh/

Who needs it: Most nationalities requiring a visa, including Indian and Singapore passport holders

Visa-free: ECOWAS citizens; African passport holders fee-free (from 25 May 2026); Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong*, Kenya, South Africa, Jamaica, Barbados etc. — check current exemptions.

Required documents

Passport valid 6+ months with blank page
Passport photo
Return/onward ticket
Proof of accommodation
Yellow fever vaccination certificate

Arrival card: None

Extra charges: USD 338 for 48-hour priority; USD 442 for 5-hour express processing

The new e-visa fee is high and under public review — re-confirm before applying.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ghana / Ghana Immigration Service · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Need help applying? HolidaySG handles the paperwork end-to-end.

Ghana visa — frequently asked questions

No. Ghana moved to a fully online e-Visa system; travellers must apply and pay via evisa.immigration.gov.gh before departure.

Yes, Indian nationals apply online through the official e-Visa portal.

Singapore nationals who require a visa apply through the same online e-Visa portal.

USD 260 for standard single-entry, USD 338 for 48-hour priority, and USD 442 for 5-hour express.

Standard processing is roughly 72-96 hours (up to 5 business days); expedited tiers are available.

The tourist e-Visa allows up to 30 days, with the visa valid for 3 months from issue.

Yes, a yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry into Ghana.

The only official portal is evisa.immigration.gov.gh, run by the Ghana Immigration Service.

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