Iran
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Ghana visa for Iranian citizens
Entry requirement
Iranian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Ghana.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Ghana visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Ghana visa?
Visitor's (tourist) visa issued by Ghana's missions, with visitor's permit extension
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set at each entry, usually up to 60 days; extendable to a maximum of 6 months
- Processing time
- Set by the mission; B2 eVisa 96 hours standard
Processing time, as Ghana states it: Set by the mission; B2 eVisa 96 hours standard. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set at each entry, usually up to 60 days; extendable to a maximum of 6 months.
Ghanaian missions in Iran
Ghana has 1 mission in Iran, with its embassy in Tehran.
Ghanaian citizens travelling to Iran
GhanaIran Visa on arrival Iran visa for citizens of Ghana
Travel advice for Ghana
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential 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 Iran to Ghana, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Ghana at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 6 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Ghana (updated 2 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Ghana (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Iranian citizens can stay in Ghana
How long Iranian citizens may stay in Ghana is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Iranian citizens apply
In Iran, applications go to the Ghanaian embassy in Tehran, or to a visa centre acting for Ghana; fees, documents and processing times are published by Ghana.
Ghanaian citizens travelling to Iran
Ghanaian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Iran, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Ghana?
Iranian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Ghana.
Where is the Ghanaian embassy in Iran?
The Ghanaian embassy in Iran is in Tehran.
Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Iran?
Ghanaian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Iran, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Iranian citizens enter Ghana visa-free?
No; Iranian citizens need a visa for Ghana 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.