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Ghana visa for South Korean citizens

Visa required

South Korean citizens need a visa for Ghana, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ghanaembassy.or.kr

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 South Korea

Ghana has 1 mission in South Korea, with its embassy in Seoul.

Ghanaian citizens travelling to South Korea

GhanaSouth Korea e-Visa South Korea 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 Korea 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 South Korean citizens can stay in Ghana

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

How South Korean citizens apply

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

Ghanaian citizens travelling to South Korea

Ghanaian citizens need an e-Visa for South Korea, applied for online before travel.

Frequently asked questions

Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Ghana?

South Korean citizens need a visa for Ghana, obtained before travel.

Where is the Ghanaian embassy in South Korea?

The Ghanaian embassy in South Korea is in Seoul.

Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for South Korea?

Ghanaian citizens need an e-Visa for South Korea, applied for online before travel.

Can South Korean citizens enter Ghana visa-free?

No; South Korean 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.