As of September 2023, Ghanaian passport holders can travel visa-free to 44 countries and territories. Keep in mind that the requirements and conditions may vary, so it’s essential to verify the specific details before traveling:
ECOWAS Member States: Ghanaian passport holders enjoy visa-free access to other member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). These include countries like Nigeria, Senegal, Mali, Ivory Coast, and others.
African Union Member States: Many African countries offer visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to Ghanaian passport holders as part of the African Union’s efforts to promote intra-African travel and tourism.
Caribbean Nations: Some Caribbean countries, such as Jamaica and Barbados, have visa-free or visa-on-arrival policies for Ghanaian passport holders.
South American Countries: Countries like Brazil and Ecuador may offer visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to Ghanaian citizens for tourism or short visits.
Asian Countries: Certain Asian countries like Malaysia and Singapore have allowed visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to Ghanaian passport holders for short stays.
Some European Countries: A few European countries, such as Serbia and Kosovo, may allow Ghanaian passport holders to enter without a visa for a limited duration.
Others include: Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, British Virgin Islands, Burkina Faso Cabo Verde, Cook Islands, Ivory Coast, Dominica, Fiji, Grenada, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Mali, Mauritius, Micronesia, Montserrat, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, Pakistan, Philippines, Rwanda, Samoa, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Tanzania, Gambia Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zimbabwe, Eswatini
In addition to these visa-free countries, Ghanaian passport holders can also obtain a visa on arrival in a number of other countries, including:
Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam
Interested applicants should note that visa requirements can change at any time, so it is always best to check with the nearest embassy or consulate before traveling.
Ghanaian citizens do need a visa to enter the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom. However, they can apply for an e-Visa to India.