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Do Italian citizens need a visa for Ghana?

Last checked 27 October 20265 sourcesAccra · GHS

Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the embassy before you book.

eVisabefore travel

Yes. Italian citizens need a visa for Ghana and should apply for an eVisa online before travel.

Apply online; the pre-approved visa is collected on arrival.

At a glance

Visa required
Yes
Type
eVisa
Fee
See official portal
Stay
Set at entry
Yellow fever
Certificate required
Arrive at
ACC · KMS

How to get your Ghana evisa

  1. Apply on the official government portal. Use only the government site; look-alike agency sites charge extra.
  2. Prepare a passport scan, a recent photo, your flight booking and first hotel address.
  3. Allow at least two weeks for approval, then print the eVisa or keep it on your phone.

Most African countries treat all EU passports the same way, but some do not (Mozambique and Rwanda, for example). This page uses the rule for Italy.

Health requirements

Yellow fever. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for all arriving travellers (usually from 9 months or 1 year of age).

Malaria. Malaria is present across most of the country. Ask a travel clinic about antimalarial tablets.

Book a travel clinic visit 6 to 8 weeks before departure. Some vaccines, including yellow fever, must be given at least 10 days before you arrive.

Travel advice for Italian travellers

Your own government publishes safety advice and emergency contacts for Ghana. Check it before you book and register your trip if your country offers that service: Viaggiare Sicuri (Italian Foreign Ministry).

More entry rules for your passport: all 54 countries, visa-free countries, eVisa countries and visa on arrival countries.

On arrival in Ghana

Capital
Accra
Currency
Ghanaian cedi (GHS)
Languages
English, Akan, Ewe
Plugs
Type D, G
Best time
November to March
Airports
Accra (ACC), Kumasi (KMS)

Full Ghana travel requirements →

Frequently asked questions

Do Italian citizens need a visa for Ghana?

Yes. Italian citizens need a visa for Ghana and should apply for an eVisa online before travel.

How long can Italian citizens stay in Ghana?

The permitted stay is set when your visa is issued. Check the date on it and do not overstay.

Do I need a yellow fever certificate for Ghana?

A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for all arriving travellers (usually from 9 months or 1 year of age).

How much does the Ghana visa cost for Italian passport holders?

Fees vary by visa length and entry type. The official portal shows the current price before you pay.

Which airports do flights to Ghana arrive at?

Most international flights land at Accra (ACC), Kumasi (KMS).

Sources

Spotted a rule that has changed? Email hello@bemba.com with a link to the source.

Ghana visa rules for other passports

Italian visa rules for nearby countries