Japan
Ghana
Japanese Embassy in Ghana
1 embassy
Japan is represented in Ghana by 1 mission: an embassy in Accra. Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel.
Japanese Embassy in Accra
Japan has its embassy in Accra, the capital.
Japan visa for Ghanaian citizens
GhanaJapan Visa required Japan visa for citizens of Ghana
JapanGhana Visa required Ghana visa for citizens of Japan
Japan visa requirements for citizens of Ghana
- Short-term stay visa (tourism)
- Short-term stay visa (business)
- Short-term stay visa (visiting relatives or friends)
- JAPAN eVISA (single-entry tourism)
- Fee: JP¥15,000
- 16 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel. In Ghana, applications go to the Japanese embassy in Accra, or to a visa centre working for Japan.
Ghana’s missions in Japan
Missions of Ghana in Japan (1)
In return, Ghana has an embassy in Japan, in Tokyo.
Good to know
Japan in Ghana
Worldwide, Japan has 248 missions in 146 countries; one of them is in Ghana.
Travel to Ghana for Japanese citizens
Japanese citizens need a visa for Ghana, obtained before travel. In Ghana, Japanese citizens can turn to the Japanese embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the Japanese embassy in Ghana is closed
The Japanese embassy in Ghana closes on Ghana’s public holidays, the next being Farmers' Day on Friday 4 December 2026, Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and Boxing Day on Saturday 26 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of Japan, such as Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday 23 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Japanese embassy in Ghana?
The Japanese embassy is in Accra.
Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Japan?
Japan requires Ghanaian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Ghana?
Japanese citizens need a visa for Ghana, obtained before travel.
Does Ghana have an embassy in Japan?
Yes, Ghana has its embassy in Tokyo.