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You need a visa for Ghana if you have a Saint Helenian passport

These visas exist for Ghana, but they cannot be applied for online with Saint Helenian nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Travelling to Ghana Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Saint Helenian citizens need a visa for Ghana. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Ghana may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

  • Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate required
  • Passport photo 35x45mm, white background
  • Hotel booking or invitation letter
  • Return flight or onward travel itinerary
  • Proof of sufficient funds for your stay

Entry requirements for Saint Helenian travellers

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

  • 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

A look at Ghana

  • Historic Cape Coast Castle with white walls overlooking the Atlantic Ocean at sunset
    Cape Coast Castle — UNESCO World Heritage Site and symbol of Ghana's history
  • Modern Accra skyline with Independence Square and the Black Star Gate monument
    Accra — Ghana's vibrant capital blending modernity with rich tradition
  • Tourists walking on the famous Kakum National Park canopy walkway suspended high above the rainforest
    Kakum National Park — Experience Ghana's rainforest from the treetop canopy walkway
  • Colorful Makola Market in Accra with vendors selling vibrant kente cloth and local goods
    Makola Market — The heart of Accra's bustling trade and Ghanaian culture

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