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Russia visa for Ghanaian citizens
Entry requirement
Ghanaian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ghana.mid.ru
Which Russia visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to six months
- Processing time
- Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more.
Processing time, as Russia states it: Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to six months.
Russian missions in Ghana
- Embassy of Russia in Accra
Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Switchback Lane, Accra
Russia has 1 mission in Ghana, with its embassy in Accra.
Russian citizens travelling to Ghana
RussiaGhana Visa required Ghana visa for citizens of Russia
Travel advice for Russia
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
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 Russia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Ghanaian citizens can stay in Russia
How long Ghanaian citizens may stay in Russia 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 Russian embassy in Accra, or to a visa centre acting for Russia; fees, documents and processing times are published by Russia.
Russia’s neighbours for Ghanaian citizens
Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Norway, Azerbaijan and North Korea require Ghanaian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Ghana
Russian citizens need a visa for Ghana, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Ghana and Russia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Ghanaian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia.
Where is the Russian embassy in Ghana?
The Russian embassy in Ghana is in Accra.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Ghana?
Russian citizens need a visa for Ghana, obtained before travel.
Can Ghanaian citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Russia 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.