Ireland passport → Ghana

Do Irish citizens need a visa for Ghana?

Visa required in advance

Irish passport holders need a visa for Ghana, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Ghana at a glance

Capital: Accra
Currency: Ghanaian cedi (GHS)
Languages: English
Calling code: +233
Region: Western Africa

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Ghana for other passports

IrelandVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StateseVisa
United KingdomeVisa
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival30 days
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeVisa-free60 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa-free90 days
PhilippinesVisa required

Nearby in Western Africa for Irish passport holders

Cabo VerdeVisa-free30 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
SenegalVisa-free90 days
Burkina FasoVisa on arrival30 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival90 days
BenineVisa
Côte d'IvoireeVisa

Common questions

Do Irish citizens need a visa for Ghana?

Irish passport holders need a visa for Ghana, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can Irish citizens stay in Ghana?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Irish citizens get a visa on arrival in Ghana?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Irish citizens visit without a visa?

159 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Ireland passport ranks #5 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.