Somalia
Ghana
Ghana visa for Somali citizens
Entry requirement
Somali citizens can get a visa on arrival in Ghana, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
- 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 Somalia
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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 Somalia 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 2 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Ghana (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Somali citizens can stay in Ghana
Somali citizens may stay in Ghana for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ghana.
How Somali citizens apply
Somali 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 Somalia
Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Somalia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Somali citizens need a visa for Ghana?
Somali citizens can get a visa on arrival in Ghana, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Somali citizens stay in Ghana?
Somali 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 Somalia?
Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Somalia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Somali citizens enter Ghana visa-free?
No; Somali 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.