Passport Atlas

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United States passport to Ghana

United States passport holders need a visa for Ghana, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.

Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source

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Key facts

  • Ghana lets 62 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — United States is not one of them.
  • United States passports get “Visa required” at 18 of 198 destinations.
  • In the other direction, Ghana passports get “Visa required” in United States.

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Before you fly

  • Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
  • Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
  • Photo spec35 × 45 mm
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Flight corridor

Direct flights

United StatesUnited StatesGhanaGhana
Typical duration
10.5 hours
From
JFK
To
ACC

Airlines Delta Air Lines

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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.

United States

Country profile

Capital

Washington, D.C.

Population

340.1 million

Area

9,629,091 km²

Currency

United States dollar USD

Languages

English

Time zone

UTC-10:00–UTC-05:00

Foreign-born

52.4 million · 2024

Migrant share

15.2%

Ethnic groups · 2020

  • White61.6%
  • Black or African American12.4%
  • two or more races10.2%
  • other8.4%
  • Asian6%
  • Indigenous and Alaska native1.1%

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

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FAQ

Does a United States passport need a visa for Ghana?

On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.

How long can you stay?

No single stay length is recorded. Check Ghana immigration or a mission.

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 United States?

The reverse result is “Visa required”.

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