Timor-Leste
Ghana
Ghana visa for citizens of Timor-Leste
Entry requirement
Ghana requires citizens of Timor-Leste to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Ghana visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
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
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.
Where citizens of Timor-Leste apply for a visa for Ghana
Ghana has no embassy or consulate in Timor-Leste on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Consulate General of Ghana in Manila2,623 km
EDSA 259, Mandaluyong
- High Commission of Ghana in Kuala Lumpur2,947 km
Jalan Ampang Hilir 14, Kuala Lumpur
- High Commission of Ghana in Canberra3,821 km
Akame Circuit 24, Canberra
The nearest Ghanaian missions to Dili are in Manila, the Philippines (2,623 km from Dili), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2,947 km) and Canberra, Australia (3,821 km). Ghana sets which of its missions takes applications from Timor-Leste; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Ghanaian citizens travelling to Timor-Leste
GhanaTimor-Leste Visa on arrival Timor-Leste 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.
For a trip from Timor-Leste to Ghana, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 citizens of Timor-Leste can stay in Ghana
How long citizens of Timor-Leste may stay in Ghana is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Timor-Leste apply
Ghana has no embassy or career consulate in Timor-Leste. Citizens of Timor-Leste apply through a mission of Ghana accredited to Timor-Leste from abroad; the official visa portal of Ghana names the right place.
Ghanaian citizens travelling to Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste issues Ghanaian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for Ghana?
Ghana requires citizens of Timor-Leste to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Ghana in Timor-Leste?
No. Ghana has no embassy in Timor-Leste. The nearest Ghanaian consulate general is in Manila, the Philippines, 2,623 km from Dili.
Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Timor-Leste?
Timor-Leste issues Ghanaian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can citizens of Timor-Leste enter Ghana visa-free?
No; citizens of Timor-Leste 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.