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Brazil visa for Ghanaian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Ghanaian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Brazil.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at acra.itamaraty.gov.br

Which Brazil visa?

Visit visa (VIVIS) and visa-free visits

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days; extendable to a maximum of 180 days in a year

Apply on Consulado-Geral do Brasil em Istambul – Visto de visita

All visa types for Brazil

Brazil’s official site for the tourist visa is gov.br. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days; extendable to a maximum of 180 days in a year.

Brazilian missions in Ghana

Brazil has 1 mission in Ghana, with its embassy in Accra.

Brazilian citizens travelling to Ghana

BrazilGhana Visa required Ghana visa for citizens of Brazil

Travel advice for Brazil

  • 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 No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Ghanaian citizens planning a trip to Brazil can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Brazil at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 30 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Brazil (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Brazil (updated 5 November 2026).

Good to know

How long Ghanaian citizens can stay in Brazil

How long Ghanaian citizens may stay in Brazil is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Ghanaian citizens apply

In Ghana, applications go to the Brazilian embassy in Accra, or to a visa centre acting for Brazil; fees, documents and processing times are published by Brazil.

Brazil’s neighbours for Ghanaian citizens

Guyana admits Ghanaian citizens visa-free. Peru, Uruguay, Paraguay, Venezuela and Argentina require Ghanaian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Brazilian citizens travelling to Ghana

Ghana requires Brazilian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Ghana and Brazil.

Frequently asked questions

Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Brazil?

Ghanaian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Brazil.

Where is the Brazilian embassy in Ghana?

The Brazilian embassy in Ghana is in Accra.

Do Brazilian citizens need a visa for Ghana?

Ghana requires Brazilian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Can Ghanaian citizens enter Brazil visa-free?

No; Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Brazil 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.