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Ghana Visa for France Citizens 2026

Visa Required

French citizens need a visa to enter Ghana, obtainable from the Ghana embassy in Paris before travel; a standard single-entry tourist visa costs around 68 euros and takes 5 to 10 working days to process.

Guide last updated September 22, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay, with at least 2 blank pages
  • Completed Ghana visa application form
  • Two recent passport-sized photos (35x45mm, white background)
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate — mandatory for all travelers to Ghana and checked on arrival
  • Proof of onward or return travel (flight itinerary)
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter)
  • Bank statements from the last 3 months showing sufficient funds
  • Biometrics (fingerprints) may be collected at the embassy or on arrival

Visa types

  • Tourist visa: single entry, valid 3 months from issue, max 60-day stay, fee approx 68 euros
  • Business visa: single or multiple entry, requires an invitation letter from a Ghanaian company
  • Multiple-entry visa: valid up to 1 year for frequent travelers, fee approx 150 euros
  • Transit visa: for layovers over 24 hours, shorter validity and lower fee

How to apply

  • Submit your application at the Embassy of Ghana in Paris (or nearest consulate) with all required documents
  • Pay the visa fee by bank transfer, card, or cash at the embassy counter
  • No in-person interview is typically required for standard tourist applications
  • Standard processing: 5 to 10 working days
  • Express processing, where offered, takes 2 to 3 working days for an extra fee

Fees & processing time

  • Tourist single-entry visa: approx 68 euros
  • Multiple-entry visa: approx 150 euros
  • No separate VFS fee in France — applications go directly to the embassy
  • Standard processing: 5 to 10 working days
  • Express processing: 2 to 3 working days for an additional surcharge of around 30 euros
  • Total estimated cost: 70 to 180 euros depending on visa type and speed

Tips for France travelers

  • Apply at least 3 to 4 weeks before travel to allow for processing and possible delays
  • Get the yellow fever vaccination at least 10 days before departure — entry can be refused without proof of it
  • Common rejection reasons: insufficient funds shown, no proof of return travel, incomplete forms
  • Applying directly at the Ghana embassy in Paris is usually faster than through third-party agencies
  • Visa extensions are handled by the Ghana Immigration Service headquarters in Accra before the visa expires

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.