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Ghana visa for Egyptian citizens
Entry requirement
Egyptian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Ghana, valid for stays of 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
For the visa on arrival, Ghana’s official sources give a standard fee of US$200, and applications are made on 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 Egypt
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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 Egypt 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 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 Egyptian citizens can stay in Ghana
Egyptian citizens may stay in Ghana for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ghana.
How Egyptian citizens apply
Egyptian 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 Egypt
Ghanaian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Egypt.
Frequently asked questions
Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Ghana?
Egyptian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Ghana, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Egyptian citizens stay in Ghana?
Egyptian 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 Egypt?
Ghanaian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Egypt.
Can Egyptian citizens enter Ghana visa-free?
No; Egyptian citizens 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.