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Ghana visa for Ugandan citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 90 days

Ugandan citizens can visit Ghana without a visa for up to 90 days.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

For longer stays: study, work and residence

All visa types for Ghana

Ghanaian citizens travelling to Uganda

GhanaUganda Visa-free, 90 days Uganda 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 Uganda 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 2 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Ghana (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Ugandan citizens can stay in Ghana

Ugandan citizens may stay in Ghana for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ghana.

Ghanaian citizens travelling to Uganda

Ghanaian citizens do not need a visa for Uganda: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Uganda and Ghana.

Frequently asked questions

Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Ghana?

Ugandan citizens can visit Ghana without a visa for up to 90 days.

How long can Ugandan citizens stay in Ghana?

Ugandan citizens can stay in Ghana for up to 90 days.

Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Uganda?

Ghanaian citizens do not need a visa for Uganda: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

Can Ugandan citizens enter Ghana visa-free?

Yes, Ugandan citizens can enter Ghana without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.

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.