Visitors to Ghana must obtain a visa from one of the Ghanaian diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the countries or territories that are either visa exempt or whose citizens may obtain a visa on arrival.
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Visa exemption
Citizens of the following 20 countries and territories can visit Ghana for 90 days (unless otherwise stated):
According to the Ghana High Commission in the United Kingdom nationals of Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda and Zimbabwe are also exempt.
Visa is also not required for holders of a Dual Nationality Card issued by Ghana. Pre-arranged visa may be picked up on arrival.
Holders of diplomatic, official, or service passports issued to nationals of Brazil, Cuba, Germany, Iran and Namibia and holders of diplomatic or official passports issued to nationals of South Africa do not require a visa for Ghana.
Visa on arrival
From 1 July 2016 citizens of the all African Union member states that are not visa exempt can obtain a 30 days maximum visa for Ghana upon arrival for fee $150. The arrangement would be piloted at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra for three months, and thereafter extended to all other entry points of the country.
If special requirements are satisfied, the citizens of countries without diplomatic or consular mission of Ghana travelling on short notice may obtain a visa on arrival.
Visa is granted on arrival for holders of a copy of a pre-arranged approval from immigration.