The Tourist eVisa visa
Up to 90 daysThe single-entry eVisa for tourism and visiting family in Ghana — applied for online through the new eVisa portal before travel.
About the Tourist eVisa visa
Ghana now issues its tourist visa online through the eVisa portal launched in 2026. It is the route most visitors use for the castles of Cape Coast, the rainforest canopy of Kakum and the markets of Kumasi.
How Ghana eVisa Process Works
- 1
Fill Form
Complete the simple online form.
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Make Payment
Pay securely online.
- Live3
Upload Document
AI verifies your documents instantly.
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Submitted to Immigration
Sent to Ghana Immigration.
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Get Your Visa
Delivered to your email.
Who is eligible
- Available to nationalities that require a visa for Ghana.
- A passport valid for at least six months from arrival.
Documents required for a Ghana visa
Prepare the following documents and information to complete your application smoothly.
Passport valid for at least six months from your arrival date.
01Valid passport with at least 6 months validity.
A recent passport-style photograph.
02White background, face centred, no glasses.
A confirmed return or onward flight ticket.
03Return ticket or confirmed itinerary.
Proof of a yellow fever vaccination.
04Clear, colour scan or photo.
Safe. Fast. 100% online. Your information is encrypted and protected. No physical documents or embassy visits required.
Processing time
Ghana eVisas are usually approved within about five working days. Apply ahead of travel through the official portal.
Extension
The tourist eVisa is single-entry; extensions are handled by the Ghana Immigration Service in-country.
Prices are all-inclusive and confirmed in the application — no hidden government or service fees added later.
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How we reviewed this page
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