Ghana
Norway
Norway visa for Ghanaian citizens
Entry requirement
Norway requires Ghanaian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Norway visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ghana.norway.info
Which Norway visa?
Schengen visitor visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Up to 15 calendar days after the Norwegian mission receives the file; up to 45 days if the case goes to UDI.
For the tourist visa, Norway’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on udi.no. Processing time, as Norway states it: Up to 15 calendar days after the Norwegian mission receives the file; up to 45 days if the case goes to UDI. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area.
Norwegian missions in Ghana
- Embassy of Norway in Accra
Klotey Crescent 10, Accra
- Consulate General of Norway in Accra Today 08:00–13:00
All missions of Norway in Ghana
Norway has 2 missions in Ghana, with its embassy in Accra. Consulates: Accra.
Norway: visa decisions in Ghana
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,833 | 1,746 | 2,087 | 54.4% | 27.0% |
| 2025 | 2,293 | 817 | 1,476 | 64.4% | 19.2% |
In 2025, Norway’s embassy and consulates in Ghana (Accra) received 2,293 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 817. 64.4% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 54.4%: the rate rose by 9.9 points, a sharp increase. Applications fell by 40% compared with 2024 (3,833).
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. Norway’s consulates worldwide refused 15.7%. Norway was the 9th 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 2024–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Norwegian citizens travelling to Ghana
NorwayGhana Visa required Ghana visa for citizens of Norway
Travel advice for Norway
- 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 Norway can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Norway at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 5 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Norway (updated 25 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Norway (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Ghanaian citizens can stay in Norway
How long Ghanaian citizens may stay in Norway 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 Norwegian embassy in Accra and the consulate in Accra, or to a visa centre acting for Norway; fees, documents and processing times are published by Norway.
Norway and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Norway lets Ghanaian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Norway when it is the main destination of the trip.
Norway’s neighbours for Ghanaian citizens
Finland, Russia and Sweden require Ghanaian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Norwegian citizens travelling to Ghana
Norwegian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Ghana. The rule is the same in both directions between Ghana and Norway.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Norway?
Norway requires Ghanaian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Norwegian embassy in Ghana?
The Norwegian embassy in Ghana is in Accra; there is also a consulate in Accra.
How much does the Norway tourist visa cost?
Norway’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Up to 15 calendar days after the Norwegian mission receives the file; up to 45 days if the case goes to UDI.
Do Norwegian citizens need a visa for Ghana?
Norwegian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Ghana.
Can Ghanaian citizens enter Norway visa-free?
No; Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Norway 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.