NetherlandsGhana

Ghana visa for Dutch citizens

Visa required

Dutch citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Ghana.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ghanaembassy.nl

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

All visa types for Ghana

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 the Netherlands

Ghana has 1 mission in the Netherlands, with its embassy in The Hague.

Ghanaian citizens travelling to the Netherlands

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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.

Before travelling from the Netherlands 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 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 Dutch citizens can stay in Ghana

How long Dutch citizens may stay in Ghana is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Dutch citizens apply

In the Netherlands, applications go to the Ghanaian embassy in The Hague, or to a visa centre acting for Ghana; fees, documents and processing times are published by Ghana.

Ghanaian citizens travelling to the Netherlands

Ghanaian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between the Netherlands and Ghana.

Frequently asked questions

Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Ghana?

Dutch citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Ghana.

Where is the Ghanaian embassy in the Netherlands?

The Ghanaian embassy in the Netherlands is in The Hague.

Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?

Ghanaian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands, obtained before travel.

Can Dutch citizens enter Ghana visa-free?

No; Dutch 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.