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Ghana visa for Australian citizens

Visa required

Ghana requires Australian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
2 missions

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at canberra.mfa.gov.gh

Which Ghana visa?

Visitor's (tourist) visa issued by Ghana's missions, with visitor's permit extension

Key facts

Maximum stay
Set at each entry, usually up to 60 days; extendable to a maximum of 6 months
Processing time
Set by the mission; B2 eVisa 96 hours standard

All visa types for Ghana

Processing time, as Ghana states it: Set by the mission; B2 eVisa 96 hours standard. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set at each entry, usually up to 60 days; extendable to a maximum of 6 months.

Ghanaian missions in Australia

All missions of Ghana in Australia

Ghana has 2 missions in Australia, with its embassy in Canberra. Consulates: Sydney.

Ghanaian citizens travelling to Australia

GhanaAustralia e-Visa Australia visa for citizens of Ghana

Travel advice for Ghana

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
  • German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

For a trip from Australia to Ghana, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Ghana at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 6 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Ghana (updated 4 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Ghana (updated 5 November 2026).

Good to know

How long Australian citizens can stay in Ghana

How long Australian citizens may stay in Ghana is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Australian citizens apply

In Australia, applications go to the Ghanaian embassy in Canberra and the consulate in Sydney, or to a visa centre acting for Ghana; fees, documents and processing times are published by Ghana.

Ghanaian citizens travelling to Australia

Australia requires a visa from Ghanaian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do Australian citizens need a visa for Ghana?

Ghana requires Australian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where is the Ghanaian embassy in Australia?

The Ghanaian embassy in Australia is in Canberra; there is also a consulate in Sydney.

Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Australia?

Australia requires a visa from Ghanaian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Can Australian citizens enter Ghana visa-free?

No; Australian citizens need a visa for Ghana obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.