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.
How Ghana compares in Africa
With an ease score of 42/100 this is one of the tougher applications for Indians — expect strict document scrutiny and plan well ahead of travel. Ghana requires a full pre-travel application (embassy / visa application centre) for Indian passport holders.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇭 Ghana | Sticker visa — apply at Ghana High Commission Delhi | Single-entry tourist visa ≈ ₹8,500 + ₹1,800 service fee. Multiple-entry higher. | Usually 5–10 working days |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | Visa-free — 60 days on arrival | No visa fee. MauPass digital declaration is free. | Stamp issued at SSR International Airport on arrival |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | Visa-free — Travel Authorisation required online | Standard: €10 (≈ ₹950) processed in 24h. Premium: €30 (≈ ₹2,850) processed in 6h. | Standard 24 hours, Premium 6 hours |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | eTA — Electronic Travel Authorisation online | USD 30 + USD 2 service fee = USD 32 (≈ ₹2,700) | Usually within 3 working days |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 25 single-entry / USD 60 multiple-entry (≈ ₹2,100 / ₹5,000) | Usually 3–7 working days |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 50 single-entry (90 days) / USD 100 multiple-entry (12 months) — ≈ ₹4,200 / ₹8,400 | Usually 2–5 working days; apply at least 10 days before travel |
| 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 62 (30 days single-entry) / USD 152 (90 days single-entry) — ≈ ₹5,200 / ₹12,800 | Standard 3 working days; same-day option available at higher fee |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
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/
Is a Ghana visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 42/100 this is one of the tougher applications for Indians — expect strict document scrutiny and plan well ahead of travel. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Ghana visa online or on arrival?
Ghana requires a full pre-travel application (embassy / visa application centre) for Indian passport holders.
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