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Ghana visa requirements for South Sudan citizens (2026)

Visa on arrival. South Sudan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Ghana. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.

Visa on arrival, no advance application needed.

VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated

Ghana entry requirements for South Sudan citizens

Requirement
Visa on arrival
Allowed stay
Per visa terms

What to bring to Ghana

  • Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page
  • Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which)
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Hotel booking or host address
  • Passport photo (some border posts ask for one)

Ghana at a glance for travellers

  • 62 of 198 passports can enter Ghana without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
  • The South Sudan passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 38 destinations in our dataset.

Sources and last checked

WhatOfficial sourceChecked
Requirement & allowed stayOpen passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026)17 Feb 2026
Official portalGhana Immigration Service23 Oct 2026
Independent official overviewUK FCDO, Ghana entry requirements22 Oct 2026

The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.

Frequently asked questions

Do South Sudan citizens need a visa for Ghana?

South Sudan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Ghana. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.

What documents do South Sudan passport holders need for Ghana?

Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page; Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which); Return or onward ticket; Hotel booking or host address; Passport photo (some border posts ask for one).

Do South Sudan passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to Ghana?

No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. The visa is issued at the border on arrival.