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Ghana visa for Canadian citizens
Entry requirement
Canadian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Ghana.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Ghana visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ottawa.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
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 Canada
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- Consulate General of Ghana in Toronto
Woodbine Avenue 8977, L3R 0J9 Markham
All missions of Ghana in Canada
Ghana has 2 missions in Canada, with its embassy in Ottawa. Consulates: Toronto.
Ghanaian citizens travelling to Canada
GhanaCanada Visa required Canada 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.
Canadian citizens planning a trip to Ghana can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Canadian citizens can stay in Ghana
How long Canadian citizens may stay in Ghana is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Canadian citizens apply
In Canada, applications go to the Ghanaian embassy in Ottawa and the consulate in Toronto, or to a visa centre acting for Ghana; fees, documents and processing times are published by Ghana.
Ghanaian citizens travelling to Canada
Canada requires Ghanaian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Canada and Ghana.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Ghana?
Canadian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Ghana.
Where is the Ghanaian embassy in Canada?
The Ghanaian embassy in Canada is in Ottawa; there is also a consulate in Toronto.
Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Canada requires Ghanaian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Canadian citizens enter Ghana visa-free?
No; Canadian citizens need a visa for Ghana obtained in advance.
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.