New Zealand passport → Ghana

Do New Zealander citizens need a visa for Ghana?

Visa required in advance

New Zealander passport holders need a visa for Ghana, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Ghana at a glance

Capital: Accra
Currency: Ghanaian cedi (GHS)
Languages: English
Calling code: +233
Region: Western Africa

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Ghana for other passports

New ZealandVisa required
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 New Zealander passport holders

GambiaVisa-free90 days
Cabo VerdeVisa on arrival30 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
LiberiaVisa on arrival90 days
SenegalVisa on arrival90 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival90 days
BenineVisa
Burkina FasoeVisa

Common questions

Do New Zealander citizens need a visa for Ghana?

New Zealander passport holders need a visa for Ghana, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can New Zealander citizens stay in Ghana?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can New Zealander citizens get a visa on arrival in Ghana?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can New Zealander citizens visit without a visa?

154 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The New Zealand passport ranks #10 of 93 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.