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Ghana

Year of Return, coastal castles and Detty December.

Capital
Accra
Currency
Ghanaian cedi (GHS)
Flight from Douala
~5-7h (1 stopover)
Time difference
GMT+0 (−1h vs Cameroon)

Ghana has become a flagship destination for the diaspora: the history-laden Cape Coast and Elmina castles, the Kakum canopy walk, beaches and the famous festive "Detty December". Good news for 2026: the e-Visa (ETA) is now free for African passports, but still required.

In pictures

Formalities

The visa, step by step

e-Visa
How to apply
Allowed stay
Not specified by the official portal for the ETA: check your authorisation
Cost
Free for African passports (since 25 May 2026)
Processing
About 48 hours (online)

How to apply

E-visa required before departure, on the Ghana Immigration Service portal (evisa.immigration.gov.gh); answer by email with a QR code within about 48 hours. Visa on arrival for Africans has been discontinued.

Required documents

  • passport valid 6 months after leaving Ghana, with 3 blank pages
  • colour passport photo (3.5 × 4.5 cm)
  • round-trip ticket
  • proof of accommodation
  • yellow fever vaccination certificate
  • sufficient funds

Good to know

  • •Yellow fever certificate mandatory on entry.
  • •Since 25 May 2026, African passports no longer pay for the visa, but the e-visa is still required before travelling.

Countdown checklist

Every step dated back from your departure.

Departing on
  1. J-60
    Check your passport

    Valid ≥ 6 months after return + 2 blank pages.

  2. J-45
    Book the flight

    Best fares are usually gone 6–8 weeks out.

  3. J-21
    Health: vaccines & yellow card

    Yellow fever often required; malaria prophylaxis depending on the area.

  4. J-14
    Apply for the e-visa online

    Observed processing: About 48 hours (online) + safety margin.

  5. J-3
    eSIM, insurance & money

    Data on landing, travel insurance, some cash.

  6. J-1
    Print / back up your documents

    Passport, visa, tickets, bookings (paper + phone).

Indicative lead times, computed with a safety margin from observed processing times. Reconfirm with official sources.

How much it costs

A one-week budget

Backpacker
210 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight
Comfort
510 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight

Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé

337 800 FCFA–618 000 FCFA

Usually 1 stopover via Lomé (ASKY, Ethiopian) ~5-7h.

Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.

Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)

🏨126 000 FCFA
🍽️63 000 FCFA
🚕36 000 FCFA
🎟️72 000 FCFA
Hostel
4 800 FCFA–15 000 FCFA
Mid-range
30 000 FCFA–72 000 FCFA
Nice hotel
90 000 FCFA–180 000 FCFA
Tailored

Budget simulator

Comfort level
Estimated total budget
547 800 FCFA
Must-sees

What to do there

1

Cape Coast Castle

UNESCO castle, memory of the slave trade.

2

Elmina Castle

Portuguese fort on the coast.

3

Kakum National Park

Canopy walk 30m above the ground.

4

Nkrumah Mausoleum

And Independence Square in Accra.

5

Labadi Beach

Accra's lively beach.

6

Makola Market

Market and crafts.

7

Jamestown

Historic district, lighthouse, street art.

Itinerary

One week, day by day

  1. D1

    Arrival Accra, check in at Osu, street food and Labadi beach.

  2. D2

    City tour: Nkrumah Mausoleum, National Museum, Makola.

  3. D3

    Drive to Cape Coast, castle visit in the evening.

  4. D4

    Kakum (canopy walk) then Elmina Castle.

  5. D5

    Back to Accra, explore Jamestown and street art.

  6. D6

    Aburi Botanical Gardens or beach and Arts Centre.

  7. D7

    Last souvenirs, return flight.

✓

Travel checklist

A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.

Travel checklist — Ghana

Before you leave

What to pack

Visa sources: mfa.gov.gh · graphic.com.gh

Indicative data (June 2026), reliability haute. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.

They did it

Traveler reviews

Hermas F.
Benin→Ghana

“I really liked Accra's infrastructure — traffic is fairly smooth. Beyond that, most dishes are a real treat, especially the Ghanaian jollof rice 😋!”

📌 Explore the city and enjoy the local specialties.

June 2024Business2 dAs expectedVisa-free (ECOWAS)Recommends
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