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Denmark visa for Ghanaian citizens
Entry requirement
Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Denmark, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Denmark visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ghana.um.dk
Which Denmark visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Up to 15 days once the mission has registered the case, or up to 45 days if it is referred to the Danish Immigration Service; waiting times at individual missions can be much longer.
Apply on ApplyVisa – Danish online visa application (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Denmark’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is applyvisa.um.dk. Processing time, as Denmark states it: Up to 15 days once the mission has registered the case, or up to 45 days if it is referred to the Danish Immigration Service; waiting times at individual missions can be much longer. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Danish missions in Ghana
- Embassy of Denmark in Accra
67, Dr. Isert Road, North Ridge, Accra
Denmark has 1 mission in Ghana, with its embassy in Accra.
Denmark: visa decisions in Ghana
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,091 | 1,333 | 1,659 | 55.4% | 15.5% |
| 2024 | 4,109 | 1,515 | 2,417 | 61.5% | 18.2% |
| 2025 | 5,184 | 1,825 | 3,249 | 64.0% | 13.7% |
In 2025, Denmark’s embassy and consulates in Ghana (Accra) received 5,184 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,825. 64.0% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 61.5%: the rate rose by 2.5 points. Applications rose by 26% compared with 2024 (4,109).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 46.5% of the applications lodged in Ghana that year, from 33.5% at the consulates of Germany to 71.9% at those of the Czech Republic. Denmark’s consulates worldwide refused 21.9%. Denmark was the 5th most applied-for Schengen state in Ghana.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Ghana, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Danish citizens travelling to Ghana
DenmarkGhana Visa required Ghana visa for citizens of Denmark
Travel advice for Denmark
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
Ghanaian citizens planning a trip to Denmark can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Denmark at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 16 September 2024), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Denmark (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Denmark (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Ghanaian citizens can stay in Denmark
How long Ghanaian citizens may stay in Denmark 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 Danish embassy in Accra, or to a visa centre acting for Denmark; fees, documents and processing times are published by Denmark.
Denmark and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Denmark lets Ghanaian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Denmark when it is the main destination of the trip.
Denmark’s neighbours for Ghanaian citizens
Germany requires Ghanaian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Danish citizens travelling to Ghana
Ghana requires Danish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Ghana and Denmark.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Denmark?
Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Denmark, obtained before travel.
Where is the Danish embassy in Ghana?
The Danish embassy in Ghana is in Accra.
How much does the Denmark tourist visa cost?
Denmark’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Up to 15 days once the mission has registered the case, or up to 45 days if it is referred to the Danish Immigration Service; waiting times at individual missions can be much longer.
Do Danish citizens need a visa for Ghana?
Ghana requires Danish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Ghanaian citizens enter Denmark visa-free?
No; Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Denmark 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.