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Ghana Entry for Kenyan Passport Holders (2026) — Visa-Free 30 Days

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n/a Rejection Rate Not Published
2/5 Difficulty
3–5d Processing
KES 0 Total Cost

Ghana now requires an ETA before departure

Ghana discontinued visa on arrival on 25 May 2026 and introduced a mandatory Electronic Travel Authorisation for African Union nationals outside ECOWAS. It is free but must be approved before you fly. This page previously described arriving without one. Corrected 10 August 2026.

Last checked August 2026 — rules on this route can change at short notice, so confirm with your airline and the destination's immigration authority before you book or fly.

Quick Facts

Requirement E-Visa
Visa Fee KES 0
Processing Time 3–5 working days
Appointment Wait ~ weeks
Stay Duration Up to 90 days
E-Visa Available online

Ghana is one of West Africa's most rewarding destinations for Kenyan travellers — English-speaking, welcoming and culturally extraordinary. Since 25 May 2026 it also requires an Electronic Travel Authorisation before you fly. The ETA is free for African Union nationals but must be approved in advance: Ghana discontinued visa on arrival at the same time, so there is no fallback at Kotoka.

Key Warnings

  • Ghana discontinued visa on arrival on 25 May 2026. There is no counter at Kotoka that will issue an entry permit — without an approved ETA you will be refused at check-in, not at Accra.
  • The ETA is free for African Union nationals. Any site charging a processing fee is reselling a government form; apply only at evisa.gis.gov.gh.
  • Free does not mean automatic. It is an application that must be approved before departure, so allow about a week and do not book non-refundable travel against it.
  • A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required on arrival and is checked separately from the ETA.

Insider Tips

  • Cape Coast Castle (2.5 hours from Accra by road) is a non-negotiable visit — standing in the 'Door of No Return' where enslaved Africans were loaded onto ships is one of the most powerful historical experiences on the continent. The dungeon tour is guided and deeply moving.
  • Kumasi's Kejetia Market is one of West Africa's largest markets — over 11,000 stalls. The surrounding Ashanti Kingdom's craft villages (kente weaving, adinkra stamping, wood carving) are fascinating. Manyhia Palace Museum shows Ashanti royal history.
  • Accra's nightlife and restaurant scene is vibrant — Osu Oxford Street and Airport Residential area have excellent places. Labadi Beach is the main beach scene. La Palm Royal Beach Hotel has a well-known Sunday beach party.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Apply for the ETA at evisa.gis.gov.gh

    Ghana's own portal. The ETA is free for African Union nationals — any site charging for it is reselling a government form.

  2. Upload your passport and travel details

    Passport with six months' validity, a photograph, confirmed return ticket and accommodation.

  3. Wait for approval before booking non-refundable travel

    Usually a few days. Approval must be in hand before departure — airlines check it at boarding.

  4. Carry the approval and your yellow fever card

    Ghana requires a yellow fever certificate on arrival. Print the ETA approval rather than relying on a phone at the counter.

Required Documents

  • Valid Kenyan passport (6+ months validity, 2+ blank pages)
  • Confirmed return flight to Kenya
  • Hotel booking or host contact in Ghana

Recommended (Optional)

  • Yellow fever certificate (Ghana is endemic and may request cert from Kenyan travellers — carry if vaccinated)
  • Proof of funds (card or bank statement)

No published rejection rate. The Ghana Immigration Service publishes no ETA refusal statistics by nationality. Checked August 2026.

Latest Updates

2026-05

Ghana introduced a mandatory ETA and discontinued visa on arrival

From 25 May 2026 Ghana replaced its visa-free and visa-on-arrival arrangements with a digital pre-travel authorisation. Nationals of African Union member states outside ECOWAS and the Alliance of Sahel States need a free Electronic Travel Authorisation, applied for and approved before departure. ECOWAS and AES nationals remain visa-free with just a passport. Free does not mean automatic: without an approved ETA you will not be boarded.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Kenyans need a visa for Ghana?
Not a visa, but since 25 May 2026 you do need an Electronic Travel Authorisation. Ghana replaced its visa-free and visa-on-arrival arrangements with a mandatory ETA for African Union nationals who are not ECOWAS or Alliance of Sahel States citizens. Kenya is in that group. The ETA costs nothing and is applied for at evisa.gis.gov.gh, but it must be approved before you travel.
What happens if I arrive without a Ghana ETA?
You will not get that far — airlines check for an approved ETA at check-in, so the refusal happens at your departure airport. Ghana discontinued visa on arrival on 25 May 2026, so there is no counter at Kotoka that can resolve it.
How long can Kenyans stay in Ghana?
Up to 90 days on an approved ETA. Apply at least a week before travel and carry a printed copy of the approval alongside your yellow fever certificate.

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