Malawi passport → Ghana

Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Ghana?

Visa on arrival30 days

Malawian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Ghana for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

Heads-up: some sources list this route as visa-free (90 days).

What this means for your trip

Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.

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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

MalawiVisa on arrival30 days
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 Malawian passport holders

BeninVisa-free90 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
Cabo VerdeVisa on arrival
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
SenegalVisa on arrival90 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival30 days
TogoVisa on arrival7 days
Burkina FasoeVisa

Common questions

Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Ghana?

Malawian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Ghana for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

How long can Malawian citizens stay in Ghana?

Up to 30 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

How many countries can Malawian citizens visit without a visa?

65 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Malawi passport ranks #64 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.