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Nigeria visa for Ghanaian citizens
Entry requirement
Ghanaian citizens can enter Nigeria without a visa.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at accra.foreignaffairs.gov.ng
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Nigerian citizens travelling to Ghana
NigeriaGhana Visa-free, 90 days Ghana visa for citizens of Nigeria
Travel advice for Nigeria
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- 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 Nigeria can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Nigeria at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 11 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Nigeria (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Nigeria (updated 21 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Ghanaian citizens can stay in Nigeria
No maximum stay in Nigeria is given in the data for Ghanaian citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
Nigeria’s neighbours for Ghanaian citizens
Niger and Benin admit Ghanaian citizens visa-free.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Ghana
Ghana admits Nigerian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Ghana and Nigeria.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Ghanaian citizens can enter Nigeria without a visa.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Ghana?
Ghana admits Nigerian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Ghanaian citizens enter Nigeria visa-free?
Yes, Ghanaian citizens can enter Nigeria without a visa.
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.