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Ghana visa for German citizens
Entry requirement
German citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Ghana.
- Where to apply
- 4 missions
- Visa guide
- Ghana visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ghanaemberlin.de
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 Germany
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- Consulate General of Ghana in Hamburg
20459 Hamburg, Kajen 6-8
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- Honorary Consulate of Ghana in Hanover
30159 Hannover, Hedwigstraße 18
All missions of Ghana in Germany
Ghana has 4 missions in Germany, with its embassy in Berlin. Consulates: Hamburg. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Munich and Hanover.
Ghanaian citizens travelling to Germany
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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.
German 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 German citizens can stay in Ghana
How long German citizens may stay in Ghana is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How German citizens apply
In Germany, applications go to the Ghanaian embassy in Berlin and the consulate in Hamburg, or to a visa centre acting for Ghana; fees, documents and processing times are published by Ghana.
Ghanaian citizens travelling to Germany
Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Germany and Ghana.
Frequently asked questions
Do German citizens need a visa for Ghana?
German citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Ghana.
Where is the Ghanaian embassy in Germany?
The Ghanaian embassy in Germany is in Berlin; there is also a consulate in Hamburg.
Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
Can German citizens enter Ghana visa-free?
No; German 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.