Nigeria passport → Ghana
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Ghana?
Visa-free entry90 days
Nigerian passport holders can visit Ghana without a visa for up to 90 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Ghana at a glance
- Capital
- Accra
- Currency
- Ghanaian cedi (GHS)
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +233
- Region
- Western Africa
Ghana for other passports
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 Nigerian passport holders
BeninVisa-free90 days
Burkina FasoVisa-free
Cabo VerdeVisa-free
Côte d'IvoireVisa-free90 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
GuineaVisa-free
Guinea-BissauVisa-free
LiberiaVisa-free
Common questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Ghana?
Nigerian passport holders can visit Ghana without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Nigerian citizens stay in Ghana?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Nigerian citizens get a visa on arrival in Ghana?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Nigerian citizens visit without a visa?
42 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Nigeria passport ranks #84 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Nigerian citizens (edited 4 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.