Ghana
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Canada visa for Ghanaian citizens
Entry requirement
Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at canadainternational.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
For the tourist visa, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100, and applications are made on canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Canadian missions in Ghana
- High Commission of Canada in Accra
42 Independence Avenue, Accra
Canada has 1 mission in Ghana, with its embassy in Accra.
Canadian citizens travelling to Ghana
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Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- 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.
For a trip from Ghana to Canada, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Ghanaian citizens can stay in Canada
How long Ghanaian citizens may stay in Canada 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 Canadian embassy in Accra, or to a visa centre acting for Canada; fees, documents and processing times are published by Canada.
Canada’s neighbours for Ghanaian citizens
The United States requires Ghanaian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to Ghana
Canadian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Ghana. The rule is the same in both directions between Ghana and Canada.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
Where is the Canadian embassy in Ghana?
The Canadian embassy in Ghana is in Accra.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Ghana?
Canadian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Ghana.
Can Ghanaian citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Canada 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.