Canada passport → Ghana
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Ghana?
Canadian passport holders need an eVisa for Ghana. You apply and pay online before you travel.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as visa required. Confirm on the official website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
Ghana at a glance
- Capital
- Accra
- Currency
- Ghanaian cedi (GHS)
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +233
- Region
- Western Africa
Ghana for other passports
- CanadaeVisa
IndiaVisa required
United StateseVisa
United KingdomeVisa
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival30 days
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeVisa-free60 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa-free90 days
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Western Africa for Canadian passport holders
Cabo VerdeVisa-free30 days
GambiaVisa-free30 days
SenegalVisa-free90 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
LiberiaVisa on arrival90 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival90 days
BenineVisa
Burkina FasoeVisa
Common questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Ghana?
Canadian passport holders need an eVisa for Ghana. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Canadian citizens stay in Ghana?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Canadian citizens get a visa on arrival in Ghana?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Canadian citizens visit without a visa?
155 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Canada passport ranks #9 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Canadian citizens (edited 10 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Ghana before you travel.