Ghana
South Africa
South Africa visa for Ghanaian citizens
Entry requirement
Ghanaian citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at dirco.gov.za
For longer stays: study, work and residence
South African citizens travelling to Ghana
South AfricaGhana Visa-free, 90 days Ghana visa for citizens of South Africa
Travel advice for South Africa
- 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.
For a trip from Ghana to South Africa, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Ghanaian citizens can stay in South Africa
Ghanaian citizens may stay in South Africa for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to South Africa.
South Africa’s neighbours for Ghanaian citizens
Zimbabwe, Eswatini and Mozambique admit Ghanaian citizens visa-free. Lesotho requires Ghanaian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South African citizens travelling to Ghana
Ghana admits South African citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Ghana and South Africa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Ghanaian citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Ghanaian citizens stay in South Africa?
Ghanaian citizens can stay in South Africa for up to 90 days.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Ghana?
Ghana admits South African citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Ghanaian citizens enter South Africa visa-free?
Yes, Ghanaian citizens can enter South Africa without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.