Last verified: 2026-06-09 · reflects the 25 May 2026 eVisa changes
Japanese citizens need an eVisa for Ghana
Travelling on a Japan passport, you need an eVisa from Ghana's official portal before you fly. Single entry: $260 standard (up to 96 hours), $338 priority (48h), $442 express (5h).
What to do, step by step
- Apply at evisa.immigration.gov.gh, the only official channel since 25 May 2026
- Upload your passport biodata page and a passport photo; passport must be valid 6+ months
- Choose a processing speed (standard up to 96 hours; paid 48-hour and 5-hour tiers)
- Carry your eVisa approval and yellow fever certificate when you fly
Apply only at the official portal, evisa.immigration.gov.gh. Third-party "Ghana visa" sites charge mark-ups for the same application.
Fees and processing times
- Single entry: $260 standard (up to 96 hours (about 3–5 business days)) · $338 priority (48 hours) · $442 express (5 hours)
- Multiple entry: $468 / $608 / $796
Verified 2026-06-09. Some embassy sites still show the pre-May-2026 fees; the portal is authoritative and fees may be revised.
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 Japan
- Japan–Ghana ties run deep: Accra's Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research is named after Japanese scientist Hideyo Noguchi, who died in Ghana in 1928 researching yellow fever.
- No nonstop Japan–Accra flights. Common one-stops from Tokyo are Turkish Airlines via Istanbul, Qatar Airways via Doha, Emirates via Dubai, and Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa.
- Ghana's embassy in Japan is in Tokyo (Nishi-Azabu, Minato-ku).
Quick answers
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Ghana?
Travelling on a Japan passport, you need an eVisa from Ghana's official portal before you fly. Single entry: $260 standard (up to 96 hours), $338 priority (48h), $442 express (5h).
How much is a Ghana visa for Japanese citizens?
Single entry: $260 standard (up to 96 hours), $338 priority (48 hours), $442 express (5 hours). Multiple entry: $468 / $608 / $796. Apply only at evisa.immigration.gov.gh.
Is there visa on arrival for Ghana?
Visa on arrival is NOT a routine option: outside the December window it is an Emergency Entry Visa requiring pre-approval from the Ghana Immigration Service, arranged in advance by a Ghana-based host or organisation. Ghana has waived visa-on-arrival pre-approval during 'December in GH' for three consecutive years (roughly 1 December – mid-January, announced each November). If you're travelling in December, check the current year's waiver before applying.
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.