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Ghanaian Ghana Business Visa

For travellers coming to Ghana for business. Issued at a Ghanaian mission abroad and requiring supporting letters from your own organisation and from your business associates in Ghana.

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The GIS public pages do not publish a fixed business visa fee, validity period or maximum stay; these depend on your nationality and the issuing mission. Confirm the current figures with the Ghanaian mission or the eVisa portal before quoting them.

Important information

Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Ghana government website before you apply.
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Official name
Business Visa
Route type
Short-stay visa
Passport validity required
At least 6 months
Yellow Fever certificate
Mandatory
Number of entries
Single- or multiple-journey
Where to apply
A Ghanaian diplomatic mission abroad, or the GIS eVisa portal

Who can apply

  • Business travellers attending meetings or events in Ghana
  • People invited by a business associate or organisation in Ghana

What you can do

  • Travel to Ghana for business purposes
  • Attend meetings and business engagements

Requirements

  • A passport valid for at least six months
  • Passport photographs taken no more than three months before you submit the application
  • A copy of a return ticket or a printed travel itinerary
  • A valid international certificate of vaccination for Yellow Fever
  • Proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay
  • A letter from your organisation in your home country stating, among other things, the reasons for the visit
  • A supporting or invitation letter from your business associates in Ghana

Documents you may need

In addition to the standard visitor documents, the Ghana Immigration Service specifies two business-specific letters: one from the applicant's own organisation in the country where the mission is situated, setting out the reasons for the visit, and a supporting or invitation letter from the applicant's business associates in Ghana.

How to apply

Apply in advance at a Ghanaian diplomatic mission (embassy or high commission) or through the official GIS eVisa portal. Submit the completed application with your passport, photographs, the standard visitor documents, the two business letters and the applicable fee.

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.

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