Entry/Exit Requirements

A passport and a visa are required, as is evidence of a yellow fever vaccination.  Passports should have at least six months validity.  Travelers should obtain the latest information and details from the Embassy of Ghana, 3512 International Drive NW, Washington, DC 20008; telephone (202) 686-4520.  Consular services are also available at the Ghana Permanent  Mission to the United Nations at 19 East 47th Street, New York, NY 10017, telephone (212) 832-1300; and the Honorary Consulate of Ghana, 3434 Locke Lane, Houston, TX, telephone (713) 960-8833.  Overseas, inquiries should be made at the nearest Ghanaian embassy or consulate.  Visit the Embassy of Ghana website for the most current visa information.

As of August 31, 2013, all foreign nationals who are over six years old and who have been physically present in Ghana for a cumulative period of 90 days or more during a calendar year are required to register with the National Identification Authority (NIA).  NIA will issue registered foreign nationals a Non-citizen Ghanacard.  The Non-citizen Ghanacard will be necessary for all transactions that require identification, i.e. opening bank accounts, obtaining work permits, acquiring driver’s licenses, etc.

A list of permanent registration centers, fee requirements and answers to frequently asked questions can be found on the NIA website.

The U.S. Department of State is unaware of any HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors to or foreign residents of Ghana.

Information about dual nationality or the prevention of international child abduction can be found on our website.  For further information about customs regulations, please read our Customs Information page.