Nigeria
Ghana
Ghana visa for Nigerian citizens
Entry requirement
Nigerian citizens can visit Ghana without a visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ghanahighcommission-nigeria.com
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Ghanaian citizens travelling to Nigeria
GhanaNigeria Visa-free Nigeria 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 Nigeria 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Nigerian citizens can stay in Ghana
Nigerian citizens may stay in Ghana for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ghana.
Ghana’s neighbours for Nigerian citizens
Ivory Coast, Togo and Burkina Faso admit Nigerian citizens visa-free.
Ghanaian citizens travelling to Nigeria
Ghanaian citizens do not need a visa to travel to Nigeria. The rule is the same in both directions between Nigeria and Ghana.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Ghana?
Nigerian citizens can visit Ghana without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Nigerian citizens stay in Ghana?
Nigerian citizens can stay in Ghana for up to 90 days.
Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Ghanaian citizens do not need a visa to travel to Nigeria.
Can Nigerian citizens enter Ghana visa-free?
Yes, Nigerian citizens can enter Ghana without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.