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United States United States Ghana Ghana
Visa required

US citizens must apply for a Ghana visa in advance through the Ghana Embassy or Consulate.

Last verified: 2026-04-27

At a glance

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Passport validity Passport must be valid for at least six (6) months from the date of travel.
Entry type Visa required
Onward ticket Proof of a round-trip ticket is required during the visa application.

Entry requirements

  • A visa is required prior to travel. Visas on arrival are strictly limited to emergency situations with prior approval from the Comptroller General of Immigration.
  • US citizens can apply for a single-entry visa ($60 USD) or a multiple-entry visa ($100 USD).
  • Applications must be mailed or submitted in person to the Embassy in Washington D.C., or consulates in New York or Houston.

Stay

Duration of stay is determined by the consular officer and stamped upon entry.

Passport

Passport must be valid for at least six (6) months from the date of travel.

Health — Yellow fever

A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is MANDATORY for all travelers over 9 months of age entering this country. You must present the original 'yellow card' upon arrival.

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This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm with official government sources and your airline before you travel.