Ghana Visa & Policy Updates
Ghana transitioned to a digital e-visa system in May 2026, offering 90-day stays for 190 nationalities at a $260 fee while providing free electronic travel authorizations for African citizens. Foreigners staying over 90 days must now register for a Non-Citizen Identity Card. Additionally, the government removed the GHS 25,000 fee and DNA testing requirements for diaspora citizenship applicants and expanded flight connectivity with Ethiopia to reduce travel costs.
Ghana requires Non-Citizen Identity Card for foreigners staying 90 days
Non-Ghanaians aged 6 and older must register with the National Identification Authority if they reside in the country for more than 90 days within a year. The U.S. State Department also added a new health risk indicator to its travel guidance for the region.
Ghana and Ethiopia flight expansion cuts travel costs for remote workers
Ghana and Ethiopia have agreed to deepen aviation and tourism ties to increase flight connectivity across Africa. The partnership aims to establish Ghana as a regional hub, providing more transit options and flexible travel routes for nomads and international tourists.
Ghana's $260 e-Visa and free ETA for African travelers went live May 25
Ghana switched to a fully digital e-Visa portal on May 25, letting international travelers apply for entry permits online. African passport holders get free electronic travel authorizations (ETAs), cutting costs and paperwork for regional nomads and business visitors.
Ghana launches e-visa for 190 nationalities with 90 day stays for nomads
Ghana has officially transitioned to a digital e-visa system to streamline entry for tourists and remote workers. The new platform replaces traditional sticker visas for most nationalities, allowing travelers to apply and receive approval online before arrival.
Ghana waives fees for African travelers in new e-visa rollout
Ghana's new digital visa platform eliminates the need for embassy visits, offering faster processing for international travelers. African citizens will benefit from fee-free applications, while all visitors gain access to a streamlined online approval process.
Ghana's Free E-Visa for African Nationals: What to Know
Starting May 2026, Ghana will eliminate visa fees for all African citizens through a new electronic application system. This change simplifies entry for regional digital nomads and travelers while aiming to boost intra-continental trade and tourism.
Ghana drops GHS 25,000 fee and DNA test for diaspora citizenship route
Ghana has reopened citizenship applications for the African diaspora following a brief suspension to streamline the process. Key updates for eligible applicants include the removal of mandatory DNA testing and the elimination of upfront administrative fees.
Ghana Rolls Out National E-Visa System
Ghana is transitioning to a fully digital e-visa system to streamline entry for international travelers and the diaspora. The rollout, expected by early 2026, aims to eliminate physical paperwork and simplify the application process for long-term visitors and remote workers.