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Germany visa for Ghanaian citizens
Entry requirement
Germany requires Ghanaian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Germany visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at accra.diplo.de
Which Germany visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Germany’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
German missions in Ghana
Germany has 1 mission in Ghana, with its embassy in Accra.
Germany: visa decisions in Ghana
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7,893 | 5,321 | 2,534 | 32.2% | 92.6% |
| 2024 | 8,165 | 6,262 | 1,863 | 22.9% | 92.8% |
| 2025 | 9,146 | 6,056 | 3,050 | 33.5% | 96.7% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy and consulates in Ghana (Accra) received 9,146 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 6,056. 33.5% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 22.9%: the rate rose by 10.6 points, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 12% compared with 2024 (8,165).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 46.5% of the applications lodged in Ghana that year. Germany’s consulates worldwide refused 13.1%. Germany was the 3rd 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
German citizens travelling to Ghana
GermanyGhana Visa required Ghana visa for citizens of Germany
Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
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 Germany, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026).
Good to know
How long Ghanaian citizens can stay in Germany
How long Ghanaian citizens may stay in Germany 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 German embassy in Accra, or to a visa centre acting for Germany; fees, documents and processing times are published by Germany.
Germany and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Germany lets Ghanaian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Germany when it is the main destination of the trip.
Germany’s neighbours for Ghanaian citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require Ghanaian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
German citizens travelling to Ghana
German citizens need a visa for Ghana, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Ghana and Germany.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Germany requires Ghanaian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the German embassy in Ghana?
The German embassy in Ghana is in Accra.
How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?
Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Do German citizens need a visa for Ghana?
German citizens need a visa for Ghana, obtained before travel.
Can Ghanaian citizens enter Germany visa-free?
No; Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Germany 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.