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Ghana visa for French citizens
Entry requirement
Ghana requires French citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Ghana visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at paris.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 France
- Embassy of Ghana in Paris
Villa Saïd 8, Paris
Ghana has 1 mission in France, with its embassy in Paris.
Ghanaian citizens travelling to France
GhanaFrance Visa required France 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.
Before travelling from France 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 French citizens can stay in Ghana
How long French citizens may stay in Ghana is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How French citizens apply
In France, applications go to the Ghanaian embassy in Paris, or to a visa centre acting for Ghana; fees, documents and processing times are published by Ghana.
Ghanaian citizens travelling to France
Ghanaian citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between France and Ghana.
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Ghana?
Ghana requires French citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Ghanaian embassy in France?
The Ghanaian embassy in France is in Paris.
Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for France?
Ghanaian citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
Can French citizens enter Ghana visa-free?
No; French citizens need a visa for Ghana obtained in advance.
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.