Travel & Visa
Here are the essential information and tips related to your travel and stay in the Republic of Ghana. Please review it thoroughly and contact us on secretatriat@internetsummit.africa if you have any questions.
Getting a Visa to Ghana
You can obtain a visa to Ghana through either of the following methods:
- Applying Outside Ghana
- Visas can be obtained in advance from any of Ghana’s 56 Diplomatic Missions worldwide.
- These may be issued for single or multiple entries, with validity periods ranging from 6 months to 5 years.
- Applying Within Ghana
- Certain types of visas can be issued upon arrival or within Ghana through the Ghana Immigration Service.
- These include Transit Visas, Emergency Entry Visas, Visas on Arrival, and Re-Entry Visas.
Visa Requirements
Visa-free access: Citizens of ECOWAS member states, and other International Countries do not require a visa for short stays.
Region | Countries with Visa-Free Access to Ghana |
|---|---|
West Africa (ECOWAS) | Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo |
Other countries (international) | Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Burundi, Cambodia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Djibouti, Dominica, Eswatini, Fiji, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Micronesia, Mozambique, Namibia, Nicaragua, Philippines, Rwanda, Samoa, Seychelles, Singapore, South Africa, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Tanzania, Trinidad & Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia, Zimbabwe |
- Visa on arrival: Nationals from certain countries may be eligible for visa on arrival. Please check with your nearest Ghanaian embassy or high commission.
- Visa-required countries: All others must apply for a visa in advance through a Ghanaian diplomatic mission.
- Attendees requiring a visa to attend AIS’25 should apply for a Business Visa.
- You will need to indicate that you need an invitation letter by filling the request form and we will provide a visa invitation letter.
- We strongly encourage early applications to allow sufficient time for processing.
Applying for a Visa
- You can apply online for a Ghana e-Visa, or through the nearest Ghanaian Embassy or Consulate.
- Required documents typically include:
- Completed visa application form
- Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)
- Return airline ticket
- Hotel booking or proof of accommodation
- Visa invitation letter (provided upon request)
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate
- For the e-visa, visit the Ghana Immigration Service website and follow the instructions to complete your application.
- Ensure you print your visa approval and payment receipt, as these may be required upon arrival.