DR Congo passport → Ghana
Do Congolese citizens need a visa for Ghana?
Congolese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Ghana for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
Ghana at a glance
- Capital
- Accra
- Currency
- Ghanaian cedi (GHS)
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +233
- Region
- Western Africa
Ghana for other passports
- DR CongoVisa on arrival30 days
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 Congolese passport holders
BeninVisa-free90 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
Burkina FasoVisa on arrival30 days
Cabo VerdeVisa on arrival
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
SenegalVisa on arrival90 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival90 days
Côte d'IvoireeVisa
Common questions
Do Congolese citizens need a visa for Ghana?
Congolese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Ghana for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Congolese citizens stay in Ghana?
Up to 30 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can Congolese citizens visit without a visa?
41 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The DR Congo passport ranks #85 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Democratic Republic of the Congo citizens (edited 29 May 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.