Entry & visa

China → Ghana

eVisa

Length of stay is as granted on the approved eVisa and by the immigration officer; do not treat visa validity as guaranteed stay.

Chinese ordinary passport holders should apply before travel through Ghana's official eVisa portal for short tourist or business visits. Passport should normally be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay, and proof of yellow fever vaccination is required on arrival.

Based on passport-specific data. · as of 2026-06-18

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Documents & how to apply

Valid passport — Passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the intended stay in Ghana.
Passport-sized photo — Clear, recent colored photo meeting standard visa photo guidelines.
Online e-Visa application — Create an account, complete the application, and upload required documents on the official e-Visa portal.
Travel details and accommodation arrangements — Information about travel dates, purpose of visit, and accommodation arrangements.
Active email address — Used to receive notifications and the approved e-Visa.
Online payment method — Valid debit/credit card or mobile money method for secure online payment.
Yellow fever vaccination card — Required at port of entry; proof must be presented upon arrival in Ghana.
Travel itinerary — For tourist visa: detailed travel plans and places to visit in Ghana.
Travel insurance — For tourist visa: medical and travel insurance covering Ghana.
Employment letter — For business visa: letter from employer confirming employment status.
Company registration — For business visa: certificate of incorporation of the inviting company.
Business invitation — For business visa: official invitation letter from a Ghanaian company.
Evidence of sufficient funds · optional — Official guidance says visitors may be required to show evidence of sufficient funds for the duration of stay.

⏱ About 72 hours; the official portal also states standard processing is 96 hours. 📍 Apply online through the official Ghana e-Visa portal operated by the Ghana Immigration Service in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Single-entry visas are valid for 90 days from issuance, so time the application around travel dates; the approved e-Visa is sent by email and may be shown digitally or printed at a Ghana port of entry.

Requirements vary by consulate — verify with the official source. official ↗

Common questions

Can a Chinese passport holder with a valid U.S. visa visit Ghana for short tourism/business visa-free?

Not as visa-free based on the sources found. Ghana's official eVisa portal lists China among nationalities accepted for eVisa, and I found no Ghana official or Timatic-derived source saying a U.S. visa waives Ghana visa requirements for Chinese passport holders. Apply for a Ghana eVisa under the China passport rule.

Does a Singapore passport need a visa for Ghana?

Singapore MFA says Singaporeans can stay in Ghana up to 90 days without a visa; Ghana's eVisa portal also shows an ETA category, and Timatic/Wikipedia-derived information lists Singapore in the 90-day visa-free/ETA group. Complete Ghana portal eligibility or ETA steps before travel.

For a U.S. passport, is Ghana visa on arrival or eVisa for short tourism/business?

Based on current sources, use Ghana's official eVisa portal before travel; the United States is listed among accepted nationalities on the portal.

Verify with official sources

evisa.immigration.gov.gh ↗

Visa policy changes without notice and this page is reference information that may contain errors. Before travel, verify via the official sources below or contact the destination country's embassy / consulate / immigration authority directly; final admission is at the destination government's discretion.