Zambia
Ghana
Ghana visa for Zambian citizens
Entry requirement
Ghana issues Zambian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ghanahighcommission-zambia.com
Which Ghana visa?
Emergency Entry Visa (EEV) / visa on arrival, pre-approved by GIS
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 30 days, single entry
- Fee
- US$200
- Processing time
- GIS FAQ: issued within 48 hours; 2022 charter: 3 days
Ghana’s visa on arrival costs US$200 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is gis.gov.gh. Processing time, as Ghana states it: GIS FAQ: issued within 48 hours; 2022 charter: 3 days. Longest stay on the visa on arrival: 30 days, single entry.
Ghanaian citizens travelling to Zambia
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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.
Zambian 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).
Good to know
How long Zambian citizens can stay in Ghana
Zambian citizens may stay in Ghana for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ghana.
How Zambian citizens apply
Zambian citizens receive the visa for Ghana at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Ghanaian citizens travelling to Zambia
Zambia issues Ghanaian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Zambia and Ghana.
Frequently asked questions
Do Zambian citizens need a visa for Ghana?
Ghana issues Zambian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can Zambian citizens stay in Ghana?
Zambian citizens can stay in Ghana for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
How much does the Ghana visa on arrival cost?
Ghana’s official sources give a standard fee of US$200 for the visa on arrival. Processing time: GIS FAQ: issued within 48 hours; 2022 charter: 3 days.
Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Zambia?
Zambia issues Ghanaian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Zambian citizens enter Ghana visa-free?
No; Zambian citizens need a visa on arrival in Ghana.
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.