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Ghana visa for Russian citizens

Visa required

Ghana requires Russian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ghanaemb-mos.ru

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 Russia

Ghana has 1 mission in Russia, with its embassy in Moscow.

Ghanaian citizens travelling to Russia

GhanaRussia Visa required Russia 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.

Russian citizens planning a trip to Ghana can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Russian citizens can stay in Ghana

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

How Russian citizens apply

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

Ghanaian citizens travelling to Russia

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

Frequently asked questions

Do Russian citizens need a visa for Ghana?

Ghana requires Russian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where is the Ghanaian embassy in Russia?

The Ghanaian embassy in Russia is in Moscow.

Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Russia?

Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel.

Can Russian citizens enter Ghana visa-free?

No; Russian 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.