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Venezuela visa for Ghanaian citizens
Entry requirement
Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Venezuela, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Venezuela visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Venezuela visa?
Where Ghanaian citizens apply for a visa for Venezuela
Venezuela has no embassy or consulate in Ghana on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 300 km
- Embassy of Venezuela in Abuja935 km
Taraba Crescent 1, Abuja
- 1,164 km
The nearest Venezuelan missions to Accra are in Cotonou, Benin (300 km from Accra), Abuja, Nigeria (935 km) and Bamako, Mali (1,164 km). Venezuela sets which of its missions takes applications from Ghana; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Venezuelan citizens travelling to Ghana
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Travel advice for Venezuela
- 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.
Before travelling from Ghana to Venezuela, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Venezuela at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 26 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Venezuela (updated 14 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Venezuela (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Ghanaian citizens can stay in Venezuela
How long Ghanaian citizens may stay in Venezuela is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ghanaian citizens apply
Venezuela has no embassy or career consulate in Ghana. Ghanaian citizens apply through a mission of Venezuela accredited to Ghana from abroad; the official visa portal of Venezuela names the right place.
Venezuela’s neighbours for Ghanaian citizens
Guyana admits Ghanaian citizens visa-free. Brazil requires Ghanaian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Venezuelan citizens travelling to Ghana
Venezuelan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Ghana. The rule is the same in both directions between Ghana and Venezuela.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Venezuela?
Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Venezuela, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Venezuela in Ghana?
No. Venezuela has no embassy in Ghana. The nearest Venezuelan embassy is in Cotonou, Benin, 300 km from Accra.
Do Venezuelan citizens need a visa for Ghana?
Venezuelan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Ghana.
Can Ghanaian citizens enter Venezuela visa-free?
No; Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Venezuela 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.