Assistance Fee
Ghana e-Visa (launched 25 May 2026) at a glance
- Government visa fee
- USD 260 (standard)
- HolidaySG service fee
- S$65.00
- Processing time
- 72-96 hours standard (5 business days quoted); 48h priority; 5h express
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Visa required?
- Most nationalities requiring a visa, including Indian and Singapore passport holders
- Arrival card
- None
Do you need a visa to 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. 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 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official Ghana visa options
Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026e-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.
Who can apply
Ghana visa requirements by nationality
Top 30 passports| Passport | Requirement | Max stay | Need help? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇬Singapore | e-Visa required | 60 days | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇲🇾Malaysia | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇮🇳India | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇮🇩Indonesia | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇵🇭Philippines | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇨🇳China | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇻🇳Vietnam | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇹🇭Thailand | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇰🇷South Korea | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇦🇺Australia | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇺🇸United States | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇫🇷France | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇦🇪UAE | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇵🇰Pakistan | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇧🇩Bangladesh | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇱🇰Sri Lanka | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇭🇰Hong Kong | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇹🇼Taiwan | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇷🇺Russia | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇿🇦South Africa | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇳🇬Nigeria | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇪🇬Egypt | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇲🇲Myanmar | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.
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