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Italy visa for Ghanaian citizens
Entry requirement
Italy requires Ghanaian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambaccra.esteri.it
Which Italy visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
Italy’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Italian missions in Ghana
- Embassy of Italy in Accra
Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Accra
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All missions of Italy in Ghana
Italy has 2 missions in Ghana, with its embassy in Accra. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Kumasi.
Italy: visa decisions in Ghana
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,208 | 1,230 | 978 | 44.3% | 68.0% |
| 2024 | 2,522 | 1,187 | 1,329 | 52.7% | 62.8% |
| 2025 | 2,754 | 1,591 | 1,163 | 42.2% | 60.8% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy and consulates in Ghana (Accra) received 2,754 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,591. 42.2% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 52.7%: the rate fell by 10.5 points, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications rose by 9% compared with 2024 (2,522).
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. Italy’s consulates worldwide refused 10.8%. Italy was the 8th 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
Italian citizens travelling to Ghana
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Travel advice for Italy
- 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.
Before travelling from Ghana to Italy, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 29 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Ghanaian citizens can stay in Italy
How long Ghanaian citizens may stay in Italy 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 Italian embassy in Accra, or to a visa centre acting for Italy; fees, documents and processing times are published by Italy.
Italy and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets Ghanaian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for Ghanaian citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Ghanaian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to Ghana
Ghana requires Italian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Ghana and Italy.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Italy?
Italy requires Ghanaian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Italian embassy in Ghana?
The Italian embassy in Ghana is in Accra.
How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?
Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Ghana?
Ghana requires Italian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Ghanaian citizens enter Italy visa-free?
No; Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Italy 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.