Central African Republic
Ghana
Ghana visa for citizens of the Central African Republic
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Central African Republic receive their visa for Ghana at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 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 the Central African Republic
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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.
For a trip from the Central African Republic 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of the Central African Republic can stay in Ghana
Citizens of the Central African Republic may stay in Ghana for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ghana.
How citizens of the Central African Republic apply
Citizens of the Central African Republic 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.
Ghana’s neighbours for citizens of the Central African Republic
Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso admit citizens of the Central African Republic visa-free.
Ghanaian citizens travelling to the Central African Republic
Ghanaian citizens need a visa for the Central African Republic, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Ghana?
Citizens of the Central African Republic receive their visa for Ghana at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
How long can citizens of the Central African Republic stay in Ghana?
Citizens of the Central African Republic 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 the Central African Republic?
Ghanaian citizens need a visa for the Central African Republic, obtained before travel.
Can citizens of the Central African Republic enter Ghana visa-free?
No; citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa on arrival in Ghana.
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.