Last verified: 2026-06-09 · reflects the 25 May 2026 eVisa changes
Egyptian citizens apply online for free: no visa fee for Ghana
Travelling on a Egypt passport, you pay no visa fee: Ghana waived fees for all African (AU) passport holders on 25 May 2026. You still apply online at the official portal before you fly (standard processing up to 96 hours).
What to do, step by step
- Apply at evisa.immigration.gov.gh (free for African passport holders)
- Standard processing is up to 96 hours, so apply at least a week before travel
- Carry your approval, a passport valid 6+ months, and your yellow fever certificate
Apply only at the official portal, evisa.immigration.gov.gh. Third-party "Ghana visa" sites charge mark-ups for the same application.
Documents every traveller needs
- Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date, with at least one blank page.
- Ghana legally requires a yellow fever vaccination certificate (ICVP) from all travellers aged 9 months and older, issued at least 10 days before arrival. Certificates are valid for life (WHO 2016 rule: revaccination cannot be demanded). Port Health officials check it at the airport before immigration.
- Declare amounts over US$10,000 on arrival. Ghana uses the cedi (GHS); cards work in malls and hotels but markets, taxis and many tours are cash-first.
Specifics for travellers from Egypt
- As an African (AU) passport holder you pay no visa fees since 25 May 2026, but you still apply online before travelling.
- EgyptAir is the only nonstop carrier, flying Cairo–Accra around three times weekly (about 6 hours).
- Ghana's embassy in Cairo (Agouza) is the mission for Egypt.
Quick answers
Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Ghana?
Travelling on a Egypt passport, you pay no visa fee: Ghana waived fees for all African (AU) passport holders on 25 May 2026. You still apply online at the official portal before you fly (standard processing up to 96 hours).
Do I need a yellow fever certificate?
Ghana legally requires a yellow fever vaccination certificate (ICVP) from all travellers aged 9 months and older, issued at least 10 days before arrival. Certificates are valid for life (WHO 2016 rule: revaccination cannot be demanded). Port Health officials check it at the airport before immigration.
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GuideX is a travel-experiences marketplace, not a visa service, and this page is not legal advice. Entry requirements change frequently (nine material changes in the last two years), so always confirm with the official Ghana eVisa portal or your nearest Ghanaian mission before booking travel. Airlines verify documents against IATA Timatic at check-in; a visa or ETA does not guarantee entry, which remains at the discretion of the Ghana Immigration Service.