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Egypt visa for Ghanaian citizens

Visa required

Egypt requires Ghanaian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Egypt visa?

Tourist visa issued by an Egyptian embassy or consulate

Key facts

Processing time
Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.

All visa types for Egypt

Processing time, as Egypt states it: Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.

Egyptian missions in Ghana

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

Egyptian citizens travelling to Ghana

EgyptGhana Visa on arrival Ghana visa for citizens of Egypt

Travel advice for Egypt

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all 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.

Ghanaian citizens planning a trip to Egypt can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Egypt at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 14 July 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Egypt (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Egypt (updated 5 November 2026).

Good to know

How long Ghanaian citizens can stay in Egypt

How long Ghanaian citizens may stay in Egypt 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 Egyptian embassy in Accra, or to a visa centre acting for Egypt; fees, documents and processing times are published by Egypt.

Egypt’s neighbours for Ghanaian citizens

Sudan and Palestine require Ghanaian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Egyptian citizens travelling to Ghana

Egyptian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Ghana, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Egypt?

Egypt requires Ghanaian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where is the Egyptian embassy in Ghana?

The Egyptian embassy in Ghana is in Accra.

Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Ghana?

Egyptian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Ghana, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Can Ghanaian citizens enter Egypt visa-free?

No; Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Egypt 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.