Laos
Ghana
Ghana visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
Lao citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Ghana.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- 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.
Where Lao citizens apply for a visa for Ghana
Ghana has no embassy or consulate in Laos on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- High Commission of Ghana in Kuala Lumpur1,649 km
Jalan Ampang Hilir 14, Kuala Lumpur
- Consulate General of Ghana in Manila2,004 km
EDSA 259, Mandaluyong
- 2,782 km
Measured from Vientiane, Ghanaian embassies and consulates are closest in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (1,649 km), Manila, the Philippines (2,004 km) and Beijing, China (2,782 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Laos is decided by Ghana, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Ghanaian citizens travelling to Laos
GhanaLaos Visa required Laos 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 Laos 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 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 Lao citizens can stay in Ghana
How long Lao citizens may stay in Ghana is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Lao citizens apply
Ghana has no embassy or career consulate in Laos. Lao citizens apply through a mission of Ghana accredited to Laos from abroad; the official visa portal of Ghana names the right place.
Ghanaian citizens travelling to Laos
Ghanaian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Laos. The rule is the same in both directions between Laos and Ghana.
Frequently asked questions
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Ghana?
Lao citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Ghana.
Is there an embassy of Ghana in Laos?
No. Ghana has no embassy in Laos. The nearest Ghanaian embassy is in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 1,649 km from Vientiane.
Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Laos?
Ghanaian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Laos.
Can Lao citizens enter Ghana visa-free?
No; Lao 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.