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FULL LIST: 41 countries Ghanaians can visit without a visa
Ghanaian passport holders have access to a growing list of destinations without having to obtain a conventional entry visa before travelling.
According to the latest information published by Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 41 countries and destinations have visa-free or visa-waiver arrangements applicable to Ghanaian ordinary passport holders.
The permitted duration varies by destination, with stays generally ranging from 30 to 90 days.
The development gives Ghanaian travellers greater flexibility for tourism, business, family visits and other short-term travel.
The 41 destinations
Here is the full list of destinations included in the current arrangements:
- Antigua and Barbuda – 60 days
- Bahamas – 90 days
- Barbados – 90 days
- Benin – 90 days
- Burkina Faso – 90 days
- Cabo Verde – 90 days
- Côte d’Ivoire – 90 days
- Dominica – 90 days
- Eswatini – 90 days
- Gambia – 90 days
- Grenada – 30 days
- Guinea – 90 days
- Guinea-Bissau – 90 days
- Guyana – 90 days
- Jamaica – 90 days
- Kenya – 90 days
- Liberia – 90 days
- Malawi – 90 days
- Maldives – 30 days
- Mali – 90 days
- Mauritius – 90 days
- Mozambique – 90 days
- Morocco – 90 days
- Niger – 90 days
- Nigeria – 90 days
- Rwanda – 90 days
- São Tomé and Príncipe – 90 days
- Senegal – 90 days
- Seychelles – 90 days
- Sierra Leone – 90 days
- Singapore – 90 days
- South Africa – 90 days
- St Kitts and Nevis – 90 days
- St Vincent and the Grenadines – 90 days
- Tanzania – 90 days
- Togo – 90 days
- Trinidad and Tobago – 90 days
- Uganda – 90 days
- Zambia – 30 days
- Zimbabwe – 90 days
- Lesotho – 90 days
The list includes a significant number of African destinations, particularly countries within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), where regional protocols facilitate the movement of citizens.
New additions boost Ghana’s travel options
Ghana has continued to expand its network of visa-waiver arrangements in 2026.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated its arrangements to include destinations such as Antigua and Barbuda, the Maldives and Zambia, alongside other recent agreements aimed at improving mobility for Ghanaian travellers.
Ghana has also secured visa-waiver arrangements with countries including Colombia, Mozambique, Dominica and São Tomé and Príncipe, reflecting efforts to strengthen travel and diplomatic ties beyond Africa.
What travellers should know
Visa-free travel does not mean a traveller can enter a country without meeting immigration requirements.
Travellers may still be required to present a valid passport, return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation, evidence of sufficient funds, travel insurance or other documentation depending on the destination.
In the case of Morocco, for example, Ghanaian citizens are required to obtain a free electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling, despite the visa-waiver arrangement. The Ghanaian Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the ETA may be issued within 24 to 72 hours.
Travellers should therefore verify the latest entry requirements with the relevant embassy or immigration authority before booking flights.
Ghana’s passport power continues to evolve
The growing number of visa-waiver arrangements reflects Ghana’s efforts to improve mobility for its citizens while deepening diplomatic and economic relations with other countries.
For many Ghanaians, easier access to international destinations could mean fewer visa applications, reduced travel costs and greater opportunities for tourism, education, business and family visits.
However, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs cautions that its published list is provided for information purposes and should not be treated as an exhaustive legal statement of every immigration requirement. Travellers are advised to seek official confirmation before travelling.
Important: Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm the specific requirements for your destination before departure.
