Madagascar
Ghana
Ghana visa for Malagasy citizens
Entry requirement
Ghana issues Malagasy citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Ghana visa?
Emergency Entry Visa (EEV) / visa on arrival, pre-approved by GIS
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 30 days, single entry
- Fee
- US$200
- Processing time
- GIS FAQ: issued within 48 hours; 2022 charter: 3 days
For the visa on arrival, Ghana’s official sources give a standard fee of US$200, and applications are made on gis.gov.gh. Processing time, as Ghana states it: GIS FAQ: issued within 48 hours; 2022 charter: 3 days. Longest stay on the visa on arrival: 30 days, single entry.
Ghanaian citizens travelling to Madagascar
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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 Madagascar 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 Malagasy citizens can stay in Ghana
Malagasy citizens may stay in Ghana for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ghana.
How Malagasy citizens apply
Malagasy citizens receive the visa for Ghana at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Ghanaian citizens travelling to Madagascar
Ghanaian citizens receive their visa for Madagascar at the border; it covers up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Madagascar and Ghana.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malagasy citizens need a visa for Ghana?
Ghana issues Malagasy citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can Malagasy citizens stay in Ghana?
Malagasy citizens can stay in Ghana for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
How much does the Ghana visa on arrival cost?
Ghana’s official sources give a standard fee of US$200 for the visa on arrival. Processing time: GIS FAQ: issued within 48 hours; 2022 charter: 3 days.
Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Madagascar?
Ghanaian citizens receive their visa for Madagascar at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Can Malagasy citizens enter Ghana visa-free?
No; Malagasy citizens need a visa on arrival in Ghana.
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.