Ghana visa for US passport holders
A US passport holder applies for an eVisa online before travelling to Ghana for up to 30 days.
e-Visa in advance, US$260 (VOA ended May 2026)
eVisa
Tourist entry
30
Days per visit
2
Visa routes tracked
Staying longer: every Ghana visa route
The tourist entry above is for visits. To live and work remotely in Ghana, these are the routes the catalogue tracks — income thresholds, costs and processing times are on the country page, each linked to its official source.
| Route | Type | Stay | Income needed | Work | Residency path |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student Residence Permit | student | Length of the course, renewed annually | — | — | — |
| Tourist e-Visa | tourist | 30-day stay (e-Visa valid 90 days from issue) | — | — | — |
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Visa rules change often — verify against the official government source linked on the Ghana page before you travel or apply.