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Ghana visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
Ghana requires US citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Ghana visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at washington.mfa.gov.gh
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.
Ghanaian missions in the United States
- Embassy of Ghana in Washington D.C.
International Drive Northwest 3512, 20008 Washington
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Ghana has 1 mission in the United States, with its embassy in Washington D.C.
Ghanaian citizens travelling to the United States
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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.
US citizens planning a trip to Ghana can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long US citizens can stay in Ghana
How long US citizens may stay in Ghana is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How US citizens apply
In the United States, applications go to the Ghanaian embassy in Washington D.C., or to a visa centre acting for Ghana; fees, documents and processing times are published by Ghana.
Ghanaian citizens travelling to the United States
Ghanaian citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between the United States and Ghana.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Ghana?
Ghana requires US citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Ghanaian embassy in the United States?
The Ghanaian embassy in the United States is in Washington D.C.
Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Ghanaian citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Can US citizens enter Ghana visa-free?
No; US 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.