You do not need a visa for Ghana if you have a Burkinabe passport

Entry requirements for Burkinabe travellers

These rules apply specifically to Burkinabe passport holders entering Ghana as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

• Required

  Travelers require a passport valid at the time of entry

  Travelers need a valid passport to enter Ghana. The traveler's passport must be valid when the traveler arrives in Ghana. The passport must have at least 2 blank pages.

  Ghana Government Mission in Canberra Last checked 2026-07-28
• May be required

  Import permit for traveling with pets (dogs and cats) to Ghana

  Travelers bringing dogs or cats into Ghana are required to obtain a veterinary import permit from the Veterinary Services Department before the animal's arrival. Dogs must have negative test results for specified diseases and proof of vaccination against Canine Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza, and Rabies, with all vaccinations at least one month old and valid for 12 months before departure. Cats must have a health attestation report and vaccination records, including Feline Panleukopenia, Calicivirus, Rhinotracheitis, and Rabies. All animals must be accompanied by a veterinary health certificate signed by an official veterinarian from the country of origin. The turnaround time for permit issuance is 3 working days. Airlines have their own policies and requirements for transporting pets (dogs and cats). Check with your airline to determine airline-specific requirements, and the government source for more details.

  Last checked 2026-07-24
• Recommended

  Recommended vaccinations for Ghana

  Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Meningococcal vaccine for areas that are part of the meningitis belt during the dry season; -Routine vaccines including Polio and Measles. Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.

  CDC - Ghana Last checked 2026-07-24
• Not required

  Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Ghana

  Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Ghana.

  Last checked 2026-07-24
• Not required

  Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

  Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Ghana.

  Last checked 2026-07-24
• Not required

  Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required for transit

  Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test when transiting through Ghana.

  Last checked 2026-07-24
• Not required

  Transit visa is not required

  International travelers don’t need a visa to transit through Ghana.

  Last checked 2026-07-24

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Ghana visa requirements by passport