Benin
Ghana
Ghana visa for Beninese citizens
Entry requirement
Beninese citizens do not need a visa for Ghana: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ghanaembassy-benin.com
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Ghanaian citizens travelling to Benin
GhanaBenin Visa-free, 90 days Benin 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 Benin 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 2 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Ghana (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Beninese citizens can stay in Ghana
Beninese citizens may stay in Ghana for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ghana.
Ghana’s neighbours for Beninese citizens
Ivory Coast, Togo and Burkina Faso admit Beninese citizens visa-free.
Ghanaian citizens travelling to Benin
No visa is needed by Ghanaian citizens for Benin, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Benin and Ghana.
Frequently asked questions
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Ghana?
Beninese citizens do not need a visa for Ghana: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Beninese citizens stay in Ghana?
Beninese citizens can stay in Ghana for up to 90 days.
Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Benin?
No visa is needed by Ghanaian citizens for Benin, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Beninese citizens enter Ghana visa-free?
Yes, Beninese citizens can enter Ghana without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.