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Ghana
- Accra
- Africa
- English
At a glance
Ghana: know before you go
At a glance
- Capital
- Accra
- Population
- 32,833,031
- Area
- 238,535 km² · 92,099 sq mi
- Languages
- English
- Currency
- Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
- Time zone
- UTC±00:00, Africa/Accra
- Calling code
- +233
- Drives on the
- Right
- Internet domain
- .gh
- Landlocked
- No, it has a coastline
More facts
- Continent
- Africa
Member of
- African Union
- United Nations
Neighbouring countries
Burkina Faso
Côte d’Ivoire
TogoEntry requirements
Ghana visa requirements
Ghana entry requirements by passport: of 106 passports, 14 can enter without a visa, 62 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 30 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
Do you need a visa?
Check visa requirements for GhanaFind your passport for the documents, the cost and how long you can stay.
Visa-free14 passports
Visa on arrival62 passports
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Safety
Ghana safety: is it safe to visit?
Level 2 of 4Exercise Increased Caution
Due to crime
US State Dept, updated August 5, 2025. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.
Questions
Ghana: frequently asked questions
- Ghana visa: do I need one?
- Ghana entry requirements by passport: of 106 passports, 14 can enter without a visa, 62 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 30 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
- Ghana: is it safe to visit?
- US State Dept rates Ghana at level 2 of 4. Exercise Increased Caution: Due to crime.
- Ghana: what currency is used?
- Currency in Ghana: Ghanaian Cedi (GHS).
- Ghana: what language do people speak?
- Languages of Ghana: English.
- Ghana: what is the capital?
- The capital of Ghana is Accra.
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