How Indian passport holders get a visa for Ghana: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: Sticker visa — apply at Ghana High Commission Delhi
- Government fee: Single-entry tourist visa ≈ ₹8,500 + ₹1,800 service fee. Multiple-entry higher.
- Processing time: Usually 5–10 working days
- Maximum stay: Up to 60 days per entry (single or multi-entry)
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 42/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
- 2 photos (35×45 mm white background)
- Confirmed return ticket
- Hotel booking / host invitation letter
- Bank statements last 6 months
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate (MANDATORY)
- Employment / NOC
- Day-wise itinerary
How & where to apply
Indian ordinary passport holders must apply for a sticker visa through the Ghana High Commission's authorised online portal, then submit at the High Commission in Delhi. VOA is NOT available for ordinary Indian passports. Ghana High Commission Delhi — visa portal (official)
Transit & connections
Airside transit at Kotoka (ACC) without clearing immigration does not require a visa.
Good to know
Yellow fever certificate is mandatory at port of entry regardless of origin. Diplomatic/official Indian passports are visa-exempt for 90 days; ordinary passports are not. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://newdelhi.mfa.gov.gh/consular/visa-application/
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Ghana?
Sticker visa — apply at Ghana High Commission Delhi. Yellow fever certificate is mandatory at port of entry regardless of origin. Diplomatic/official Indian passports are visa-exempt for 90 days; ordinary passports are not.
What documents do Indians need for a Ghana visa?
Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages; 2 photos (35×45 mm white background); Confirmed return ticket; Hotel booking / host invitation letter; Bank statements last 6 months; Yellow fever vaccination certificate (MANDATORY); Employment / NOC; Day-wise itinerary
How long does a Ghana visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: Usually 5–10 working days. Government fee: Single-entry tourist visa ≈ ₹8,500 + ₹1,800 service fee. Multiple-entry higher.. Maximum stay: Up to 60 days per entry (single or multi-entry).
How do Indians apply for a Ghana visa?
Indian ordinary passport holders must apply for a sticker visa through the Ghana High Commission's authorised online portal, then submit at the High Commission in Delhi. VOA is NOT available for ordinary Indian passports. Official source: https://newdelhi.mfa.gov.gh/consular/visa-application/