Can I extend my Ghana tourist visa once I'm there?

Yes, you can extend for up to 90 days total at the Ghana Immigration Service office in Accra or regional offices. Bring your passport, extension form, passport photos, and pay the fee (around $50-100).

What if my eVisa application is rejected?

You can reapply immediately after fixing the issues (usually incomplete documents). The fee is non-refundable, so double-check everything before submitting. Common rejection reasons are insufficient bank balance or missing yellow fever certificate.

Do I need an invitation letter for tourist visa?

No invitation letter needed for tourism. Hotel bookings or tour itineraries are sufficient proof of accommodation. If staying with friends/family, an invitation letter helps but isn't mandatory if you have other accommodation proof.

How long is the Ghana tourist visa valid?

Single entry visas are typically valid for 30 days from entry date. Multiple entry visas are valid for 60 days per entry within a 6-month period from issue date.

How to Get a Ghana Tourist Visa

Most travelers can apply for a Ghana tourist visa online through the official eVisa portal at visa.gov.gh, which takes 3-5 business days and costs $75-150 depending on your nationality. Some nationalities can get visa-on-arrival, while ECOWAS citizens don't need a visa at all.

Check if you need a visa. ECOWAS citizens (Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, etc.) don't need a visa. Citizens of Singapore and South Africa can get visa-on-arrival. Everyone else needs to apply in advance online.
Gather required documents. You need a passport valid for at least 6 months, recent passport photo, flight itinerary, proof of accommodation, bank statement showing $1,000+ balance, and yellow fever vaccination certificate.
Apply online at visa.gov.gh. Create an account, fill out the application form, upload all documents as PDFs under 2MB each, and pay the visa fee ($75 for single entry, $150 for multiple entry for most nationalities).
Wait for processing. Standard processing takes 3-5 business days. You'll get an email when it's approved. Print the eVisa approval letter - you must show this at the airport.
Enter Ghana. Present your printed eVisa approval, passport, and yellow fever certificate at immigration. The officer will stamp your passport with the actual visa valid for 30 or 60 days.

Can I extend my Ghana tourist visa once I'm there?: Yes, you can extend for up to 90 days total at the Ghana Immigration Service office in Accra or regional offices. Bring your passport, extension form, passport photos, and pay the fee (around $50-100).
What if my eVisa application is rejected?: You can reapply immediately after fixing the issues (usually incomplete documents). The fee is non-refundable, so double-check everything before submitting. Common rejection reasons are insufficient bank balance or missing yellow fever certificate.
Do I need an invitation letter for tourist visa?: No invitation letter needed for tourism. Hotel bookings or tour itineraries are sufficient proof of accommodation. If staying with friends/family, an invitation letter helps but isn't mandatory if you have other accommodation proof.
How long is the Ghana tourist visa valid?: Single entry visas are typically valid for 30 days from entry date. Multiple entry visas are valid for 60 days per entry within a 6-month period from issue date.