West Africa · US passport
Do American citizens need a visa for Ghana?
Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the embassy before you book.
Yes. American citizens need a visa for Ghana and should apply for an eVisa online before travel. The fee is US$60 single entry.
US$60 single entry or US$100 multiple entry.
At a glance
- Visa required
- Yes
- Type
- eVisa
- Fee
- US$60 single entry
- Stay
- Set at entry
- Yellow fever
- Certificate required
- Arrive at
- ACC · KMS
How to get your Ghana evisa
- Apply on the official government portal. Use only the government site; look-alike agency sites charge extra.
- Prepare a passport scan, a recent photo, your flight booking and first hotel address.
- Allow at least two weeks for approval, then print the eVisa or keep it on your phone.
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 American 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: US State Department travel advisories.
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)
Frequently asked questions
Do American citizens need a visa for Ghana?
Yes. American citizens need a visa for Ghana and should apply for an eVisa online before travel. The fee is US$60 single entry.
How long can American 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 American passport holders?
The fee is US$60 single entry. Pay only on the official government portal or at the border.
Which airports do flights to Ghana arrive at?
Most international flights land at Accra (ACC), Kumasi (KMS).
Sources
- US State Department travel advisories
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for United States citizens
- WHO: Yellow fever vaccination requirements, country list
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for German citizens (EU reference)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for British citizens
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