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Ghana visa for Japanese citizens
Entry requirement
Ghana requires Japanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Ghana visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ghanaembassy.jp
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 Japan
Ghana has 1 mission in Japan, with its embassy in Tokyo.
Ghanaian citizens travelling to Japan
GhanaJapan Visa required Japan 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.
For a trip from Japan to Ghana, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 4 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Ghana (updated 5 November 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Japanese citizens can stay in Ghana
How long Japanese citizens may stay in Ghana is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Japanese citizens apply
In Japan, applications go to the Ghanaian embassy in Tokyo, or to a visa centre acting for Ghana; fees, documents and processing times are published by Ghana.
Ghanaian citizens travelling to Japan
Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Japan and Ghana.
Frequently asked questions
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Ghana?
Ghana requires Japanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Ghanaian embassy in Japan?
The Ghanaian embassy in Japan is in Tokyo.
Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Japan?
Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel.
Can Japanese citizens enter Ghana visa-free?
No; Japanese citizens need a visa for Ghana 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.