Cameroon
Ghana
Ghana visa for Cameroonian citizens
Entry requirement
Ghana issues Cameroonian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Ghana visa?
Emergency Entry Visa (EEV) / visa on arrival, pre-approved by GIS
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 30 days, single entry
- Fee
- US$200
- Processing time
- GIS FAQ: issued within 48 hours; 2022 charter: 3 days
Ghana’s visa on arrival costs US$200 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is gis.gov.gh. Processing time, as Ghana states it: GIS FAQ: issued within 48 hours; 2022 charter: 3 days. Longest stay on the visa on arrival: 30 days, single entry.
Ghanaian citizens travelling to Cameroon
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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.
Before travelling from Cameroon to Ghana, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Cameroonian citizens can stay in Ghana
Cameroonian citizens may stay in Ghana for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ghana.
How Cameroonian citizens apply
Cameroonian citizens receive the visa for Ghana at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Ghanaian citizens travelling to Cameroon
Ghanaian citizens need an e-Visa for Cameroon, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cameroonian citizens need a visa for Ghana?
Ghana issues Cameroonian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can Cameroonian citizens stay in Ghana?
Cameroonian citizens can stay in Ghana for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
How much does the Ghana visa on arrival cost?
Ghana’s official sources give a standard fee of US$200 for the visa on arrival. Processing time: GIS FAQ: issued within 48 hours; 2022 charter: 3 days.
Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Cameroon?
Ghanaian citizens need an e-Visa for Cameroon, applied for online before travel.
Can Cameroonian citizens enter Ghana visa-free?
No; Cameroonian citizens need a visa on arrival in Ghana.
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.