Visitor & short-stay visas
Ghanaian Emergency Entry Visa (EEV)
Granted at the point of entry to a traveller who arrives in Ghana without a visa, subject to conditions and to approval by the immigration officer.
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Important information
- Official name
- Emergency Entry Visa (EEV) / Visa on Arrival
- Route type
- Visa granted at point of entry
- Issuing authority
- Ghana Immigration Service, Ministry of the Interior
- Requested from
- Comptroller-General of Immigration (in advance)
- Cost
- US$200
- Emergency Entry Visa (EEV), GIS Fees and Charges schedule effective 15 May 2025
- Cost (returning resident)
- GH¢259
- EEV (Returning Resident), GIS Fees and Charges schedule effective 15 May 2025
- Where requested
- Comptroller-General of Immigration, GIS Headquarters, Accra
Who it is for
- Travellers arriving in Ghana without a pre-arranged visa who meet the prescribed conditions
- Not required for ECOWAS nationals and certain exempt categories
Requirements
- Business applications: certificate to commence business, certificate of incorporation, company code, tax clearance certificate, and host and guest bio-data pages
- Personal applications: bank statement, host and guest bio-data pages, flight itinerary and hotel reservation
How to apply
Submit an application letter to the Comptroller-General of Immigration stating country of origin, arrival date, duration of stay, purpose of visit, travel itinerary and lodging details, with the supporting documents for the relevant application type. The visa is granted subject to conditions at the point of entry.
Cost
The GIS Fees and Charges schedule (effective 15 May 2025) lists the Emergency Entry Visa / Visa on Arrival at US$200, with a separate EEV (Returning Resident) rate of GH¢259. The visa is requested in advance by writing to the Comptroller-General of Immigration and is granted at the point of entry subject to the officer's conditions.
Frequently asked questions
No. GIS states it may be granted subject to regulatory conditions and requirements imposed by the immigration officer, and a visa is not a guarantee of entry.
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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