🇫🇷FRANCE

🏳GHFR-GH

Do France passport holders need a visa to visit GH?

Q: Can I get a visa on arrival in Ghana?

No. With the launch of Ghana's new e-Visa portal on 25 May 2026, the previous visa-on-arrival scheme was discontinued. You must apply online in advance.

Q: How long does the Ghana e-Visa take to process?

Standard processing is roughly 96 hours (about four days). An express option delivers the e-Visa in around five hours for a higher fee.

Q: How much does the Ghana tourist e-Visa cost for a French traveler?

Around USD 260 for a standard single-entry e-Visa, more for express processing, and about USD 468 for a multiple-entry visa. The 2026 fee waiver for African passport holders does not apply to France.

Q: Do I need a yellow fever vaccination for Ghana?

Yes. A valid yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for entry to Ghana and may be checked at the border.

Q: How long can I stay in Ghana on the tourist e-Visa?

The standard single-entry tourist e-Visa permits a stay of up to 30 days, with the visa generally valid for about three months from issue. Extensions can be requested in-country through the Ghana Immigration Service.

French passport holders need a visa for Ghana and, since 25 May 2026, must obtain it online through Ghana's new national e-Visa portal before travel. Visa-on-arrival has been discontinued. A France ordinary passport holder is NOT eligible to enter Ghana visa-free and cannot get a visa on arrival. Ghana inaugurated a new national e-Visa platform (evisa.immigration.gov.gh) on 25 May 2026, replacing both the old paper/embassy process for most tourists and the previous visa-on-arrival scheme, which has been discontinued. French nationals apply online, upload a passport scan and photo, pay by card, and receive an electronic authorization (typically within 96 hours; an express option is available). The standard single-entry tourist e-Visa allows a 30-day stay and is generally valid for 3 months from issue. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry. Note: a 25 May 2026 policy waives visa fees for African passport holders, but this does NOT apply to France; French applicants pay the standard non-African fee. Ghana is not in the Schengen area, so Schengen/ETIAS rules are irrelevant here.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Electronic visa (e-Visa) - tourist, applied online before travel

Maximum stay

Up to 30 days per entry (extendable in-country via GIS)

per entry

Entries

Single entry (standard); multiple-entry option available

from issue date

Visa fee

USD 260 (standard single-entry); USD 468 (multiple-entry)

consular fee only

Processing time

Approximately 96 hours standard; ~5 hours express

standard track

Validity

Approximately 3 months from date of issue

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm you need an e-Visa

French ordinary passport holders require a visa for Ghana. Since 25 May 2026 it must be obtained online via the official portal; visa-on-arrival no longer exists.

· evisa.immigration.gov.gh· Tourist purpose

/02

Check eligibility and create an account

Open the official Ghana e-Visa portal, run the short eligibility check for France, and register an account to start a tourism application.

· ~5 min· Account required

/03

Complete the application form

Enter personal and passport details, travel dates, accommodation and a return/onward ticket. Upload a passport bio-page scan and a passport-style photo.

· ~15 min· Passport valid 6+ months

/04

Pay the visa fee online

Pay the e-Visa fee by credit or debit card. Choose standard or express processing.

· Card payment· USD 260 standard

/05

Receive and verify your e-Visa

Approval and the e-Visa document are normally delivered by email within ~96 hours (sooner with express). Check all details are correct.

· Email delivery· Track online

/06

Travel with your documents

Carry a printed and/or digital e-Visa, your passport, yellow fever certificate, and proof of onward travel and accommodation for inspection at Kotoka International Airport.

· Print + digital copy· Show at port of entry

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items

Personalized checklist

0 / 10 complete

Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond entry with blank pages

required

Approved Ghana e-Visa (printed and/or digital copy)

required

Yellow fever vaccination certificate

required

Recent passport-style photo (digital upload)

required

Confirmed return or onward flight ticket

required

Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation/host address)

required

Proof of sufficient funds for the stay

recommended

Credit or debit card for online fee payment

required

Travel itinerary / planned dates of travel

recommended

Travel/medical insurance for the trip

recommended

Track your progress · save & email a copy

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Single-entry tourist e-Visa (standard)USD 260Standard ~96-hour processing

Express processing surchargeUSD 442 totalApprox. 5-hour expedited processing

Multiple-entry e-VisaUSD 468For travelers needing more than one entry

Total estimateUSD 260 — USD 468incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard e-Visa

~96 hours (about 4 days)

Default online processing; apply at least a week before travel to be safe.

Express e-Visa

~5 hours

Expedited online processing for urgent travel at a higher fee.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

France is not on Ghana's visa-exempt list

Ghana grants visa-free or fee-free access to ECOWAS/African passport holders and a limited set of nationalities; France is not among them, so a visa is mandatory.

High

/02

Visa-on-arrival discontinued in 2026

With the new e-Visa portal launched 25 May 2026, the previous visa-on-arrival option was withdrawn, so travelers must apply before departure.

High

/03

Missing yellow fever certificate

Ghana requires proof of yellow fever vaccination; travelers without it can be refused boarding or entry.

Medium

/04

Applying too close to departure

Standard processing takes around 96 hours, so last-minute applications risk missing the trip unless express is used.

Medium

/05

Assuming the African fee waiver applies

The 25 May 2026 fee waiver covers African passport holders only; French nationals must still pay the standard fee.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30 · major

France to Ghana route verified

Confirmed via Ghana's official e-Visa portal and France-Visas that French passport holders need an e-Visa; Ghana's new national e-Visa platform launched 25 May 2026 and visa-on-arrival was discontinued.

/09 — The questions