You need a visa for Ghana if you have a Yemeni passport

These visas exist for Ghana, but they cannot be applied for online with Yemeni 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. Yemeni 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 Yemeni travellers

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

  • Required

    Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months at the time of applying for a visa

    Travelers require a passport to enter Ghana. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months when applying for a Ghanaian visa. The passport must have at least 2 blank pages.

  • May be required

    Transit visa may be required

    International travelers don’t need a visa to transit through Ghana as long as they stay in the airport transit area.

    • This airport transit visa requirement applies to travelers who have their luggage checked and possess an onward boarding pass for their journey to the final destination. Visit the government site to check the permitted length of stay and other entry requirements.
    Last checked 2026-07-24

A look at Ghana