United Kingdom passport → Ghana

Do British citizens need a visa for Ghana?

eVisa (apply online)

British passport holders need an eVisa for Ghana. You apply and pay online before you travel.

Heads-up: some sources list this route as visa required.

What this means for your trip

Apply through the official channel (the government portal, or the airline or agent it names) 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.

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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

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 British passport holders

Cabo VerdeVisa-free30 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
SenegalVisa-free90 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival90 days
BenineVisa
Burkina FasoeVisa
Côte d'IvoireeVisa

Common questions

Do British citizens need a visa for Ghana?

British passport holders need an eVisa for Ghana. You apply and pay online before you travel.

How long can British citizens stay in Ghana?

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

Can British citizens get a visa on arrival in Ghana?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can British citizens visit without a visa?

156 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The United Kingdom passport ranks #8 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.