Visa for Ghana

Responsibilities

SERVISUM Berlin

all federal states, regardless of the applicant's place of residence

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL VISA CATEGORIES

ALSO NOTE: Before completing the application, you must upload all required documents. Alternatively, another file can be uploaded in the “Proof of payment of visa fees” field.

  • Original passport
    must be valid for at least 6 months after the end of the trip, no Israeli stamp
  • Passport photo
    to be uploaded in the application, American format, photo requirements
  • Proof of entry and exit
    e.g. flight booking
  • Yellow fever vaccination
    Proof of vaccination
  • Proof of sufficient financial means
    Bank statement, letter from the bank, etc.
  • Non-German applicants: current registration certificate (if EU citizen) or copy of residence permit for Germany (if not an EU citizen)

Additional requirements for TOURIST VISAS

  • Hotel booking or for private trips
  • letter of invitation
    from a person in Ghana with an ID or passport copy of this person

Additional requirements for BUSINESS VISAS

  • letter of invitation
    from the company in Ghana and a
  • ID or passport copy
    of the signatory of the invitation
  • Secondment letter
    from the employer in Germany (sample)

Processing time (without guarantee):

Normal: 3 weeks
Express: 1 week
Priority: 2-3 business days

eVisa

From May 2026, German nationals and nationals of other countries will be able to apply for a single-entry evisa for business or tourist purposes.
The visa can be applied for no later than 4 days before entry and is valid for 90 days from the date of issue.
Please note that if you do not provide proof of a yellow fever vaccination when applying, you will need to be vaccinated on arrival.

You can see how to apply for an eTA via SERVISUM in the black box on the right.

Processing time (subject to change):
5–96 hours, depending on the requested processing time

Please enclose the SERVISUM order form with all regular visa orders.
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