Timor-Leste passport → Ghana
Do East Timorese citizens need a visa for Ghana?
East Timorese passport holders need a visa for Ghana, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Ghana at a glance
- Capital
- Accra
- Currency
- Ghanaian cedi (GHS)
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +233
- Region
- Western Africa
Ghana for other passports
- Timor-LesteVisa 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 East Timorese passport holders
Cabo VerdeVisa-free30 days
GambiaVisa-free
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
SenegalVisa on arrival
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival90 days
BenineVisa
Burkina FasoeVisa
Côte d'IvoireeVisa
Common questions
Do East Timorese citizens need a visa for Ghana?
East Timorese passport holders need a visa for Ghana, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can East Timorese citizens stay in Ghana?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can East Timorese citizens get a visa on arrival in Ghana?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can East Timorese citizens visit without a visa?
87 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Timor-Leste passport ranks #48 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for East Timorese citizens (edited 24 Sept 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.