Access
On arrival
AStay 30 days
Policy · GhanaPassport Atlas
South Sudan passport to Ghana
South Sudan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Ghana, usually for 30 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
eVisa
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Key facts
- Ghana lets 62 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — South Sudan is one of them.
- South Sudan passports get “On arrival” at 22 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Ghana passports get “eVisa” in South Sudan.
Nearby passports travelling to Ghana
Open to South Sudan passports near Ghana
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
South SudanGhana- Typical duration
- 7 hours
- From
- JUB · MAK · WUU
- To
- ACC · TML · KMS
Usual hubs
United Arab Emirates · 14.4 hours
Kenya · 8.9 hours
Ethiopia · 9 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
South Sudan
Country profile
Capital
Juba
Population
15.8 million
Area
644,329 km²
Currency
South Sudanese pound SSP
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC+03:00
Foreign-born
914,001 · 2024
Migrant share
7.7%
Ethnic groups · 2011
- Dinka approximately37.5%
- Nuer approximately15%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Ghana
Country profile
Capital
Accra
Population
33.7 million
Area
239,460 km²
Currency
Ghanaian cedi GHS
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC+00:00
Foreign-born
532,286 · 2024
Migrant share
1.5%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Akan45.7%
- Mole-Dagbani18.5%
- Ewe12.8%
- Ga-Dangme7.1%
- Gurma6.4%
- Guan3.2%
- Other6.3%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type G
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 191 · Ambulance 193
Dialing code
+233
Airports
ACC · TML · KMS · NYI
Highlights
- Elmina Castle
- Kakum
- Independence Square
South Sudan · On arrival
FAQ
Does a South Sudan passport need a visa for Ghana?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “On arrival”. typical stay 30 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 30 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Ghana typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Ghana mission.
What about a Ghana passport entering South Sudan?
The reverse result is “eVisa”.