South Africa
Ghana
Ghana visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by South African citizens for Ghana, for stays of 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 pretoria.ghanahighcommission.co.za
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Ghanaian citizens travelling to South Africa
GhanaSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa 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 South Africa 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).
Good to know
How long South African citizens can stay in Ghana
South African citizens may stay in Ghana for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ghana.
Ghanaian citizens travelling to South Africa
Ghanaian citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between South Africa and Ghana.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Ghana?
No visa is needed by South African citizens for Ghana, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can South African citizens stay in Ghana?
South African citizens can stay in Ghana for up to 90 days.
Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Ghanaian citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can South African citizens enter Ghana visa-free?
Yes, South African 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.