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Ireland visa for Ghanaian citizens

Visa required

Ghanaian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Ireland.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Ireland visa?

Short stay 'C' visit visa (tourism)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.
Fee
€60
Processing time
Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.

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All visa types for Ireland

Ireland’s tourist visa costs €60 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is visas.inis.gov.ie. Processing time, as Ireland states it: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.

Irish missions in Ghana

Ireland has 1 mission in Ghana. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Accra.

The nearest Irish missions to Accra are in Abuja, Nigeria (933 km from Accra), Monrovia, Liberia (1,174 km) and Freetown, Sierra Leone (1,479 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Ghana is decided by Ireland, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Irish citizens travelling to Ghana

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Travel advice for Ireland

  • 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.

Ghanaian citizens planning a trip to Ireland can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Ireland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 19 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Ireland (updated 4 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Ireland (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Ghanaian citizens can stay in Ireland

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

How Ghanaian citizens apply

Ireland has no embassy or career consulate in Ghana, and its honorary consulate in Accra normally does not issue visas. Ghanaian citizens apply through a mission of Ireland accredited to Ghana from abroad; the official visa portal of Ireland names the right place.

Ireland’s neighbours for Ghanaian citizens

The United Kingdom requires Ghanaian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Irish citizens travelling to Ghana

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

Frequently asked questions

Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Ireland?

Ghanaian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Ireland.

Is there an embassy of Ireland in Ghana?

No. Ireland has no embassy in Ghana, only honorary consulates in Accra. The nearest Irish embassy is in Abuja, Nigeria, 933 km from Accra.

How much does the Ireland tourist visa cost?

Ireland’s official sources give a standard fee of €60 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.

Do Irish citizens need a visa for Ghana?

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

Can Ghanaian citizens enter Ireland visa-free?

No; Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Ireland 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.