Flight itinerary for your Ghana tourist visa — the right document, instantly.
Ghana enforces its yellow fever vaccination requirement harder than almost any country on earth — no certificate means no entry, no exceptions for any nationality. Before anything else, sort your yellow fever card and your documented return itinerary. Ghana has been the spiritual home of the African diaspora since the 2019 Year of Return — and Kotoka International Airport (ACC) is West Africa's most connected hub. Get your flight itinerary ready in 15 minutes.
What you need to know
What is a flight itinerary — and why does Ghana's embassy require one?
Ghana's tourist visa process — whether through the online eVisa (ghana.gov.gh) or via a Ghanaian embassy — requires proof of return or onward travel as part of the application. Ghana is also one of the few countries in the world that enforces a strict yellow fever vaccination requirement with no exceptions for any nationality — your vaccination certificate goes into the application alongside your flight itinerary. Ghana's 2019 Year of Return campaign positioned Accra as the spiritual home of the African diaspora, driving a sustained surge in diaspora tourism that continues today. Embassy processing runs 5–10 business days and eVisa 3–5 days — long enough that buying real tickets before approval creates real financial exposure. Flightinary generates a professionally formatted flight itinerary in 15 minutes. Submit it with your application and book real tickets once your visa is confirmed.
What a flight itinerary is
A formally structured travel document showing your complete route into and out of Ghana — real airline IATA codes, genuine flight numbers, correct airport identifiers (ACC for Kotoka International, Accra), and your travel dates — generated from live GDS aviation data. It is not a fabricated PDF or a screenshot. It is the format Ghanaian embassy officers and the eVisa review system expect as proof of travel arrangements.
Why not just buy a real ticket?
Ghana embassy processing can take 5–10 business days. During that window, you are carrying financial exposure on non-refundable tickets for a trip that is not yet confirmed. For travellers combining Ghana with Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, or other West African destinations, multi-leg itineraries are expensive to rebuy if dates shift. A Flightinary itinerary gives you the required document at a fraction of the cost, with zero fare risk.
Does Flightinary's itinerary work for Ghana visa submissions?
Yes. Ghanaian embassy officers and the eVisa review system accept a flight itinerary as proof of return or onward travel. Flightinary itineraries are built from real-time GDS data — genuine IATA flight numbers, correct airline codes, properly structured routing — and formatted for embassy submission or digital upload. The document presents as what a consular officer expects to see.
The process
How to get your Ghana Tourist Visa flight itinerary in 3 steps
From search to a submission-ready document — the entire process takes under 20 minutes.
Search your route
Enter your departure city, Accra Kotoka International Airport (ACC) as your destination, and your travel dates. We pull real flights from the GDS including British Airways, KLM, Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Delta, and all other major carriers serving Accra.
2 minutesPlace your order
Pay a small service fee — not the ticket price. Flightinary generates your personalised itinerary from live aviation data with your name, real flight numbers, IATA codes, and correct routing. Delivered in 15 minutes to your email. If you are continuing to other West African destinations after Ghana (Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, Nigeria), include those onward legs in your itinerary.
15 min deliverySubmit with your visa application
Print the itinerary and include it in your Ghanaian embassy application pack, or upload it to the eVisa portal (ghana.gov.gh) alongside your passport scan, photo, hotel booking, bank statements, employment letter, and yellow fever certificate.
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Full document checklist
Everything you need for a Ghana tourist visa application
Ghana's tourist visa application — whether at the embassy or through the eVisa portal — has a comprehensive document checklist. Missing documents are the most common cause of delays and rejections. Work through this list before your embassy appointment or eVisa submission. A return or onward flight itinerary is one of the first documents requested and is reviewed carefully.
Identity & visa form
- Valid passport
Minimum 6 months validity beyond intended departure from Ghana, with at least 2 blank pages
- Completed visa application form
Available from the Ghanaian embassy or consulate, or online at ghana.gov.gh for the eVisa
- Passport photos
2 recent colour photos, white background, taken within 6 months — required for embassy applications
- Scanned passport bio page
High-resolution scan of your photo and personal data page — for eVisa portal upload
Travel itinerary
- Flight itineraryWe provide this
Return or onward flight from Ghana — real flight numbers and IATA codes required. Key document for both embassy and eVisa applications.
- Hotel or accommodation booking
Confirmation covering your full stay in Ghana; guesthouses, hotels, and Airbnb-style bookings are accepted
- Tour or activity itinerary
If you have booked guided tours — Cape Coast Castle, Kakum National Park, Mole National Park — include the confirmation
- Invitation letter (if applicable)
If staying with Ghanaian nationals or a company host, an invitation letter from the host is helpful
Financial proof
- Bank statements
Last 3 months showing a consistent and sufficient balance for the trip — a required document for Ghana visa applications
- Employment letter
From your employer confirming your position, salary, and approved leave period — standard requirement
- Payslips
Last 3 months of payslips corroborating the employment letter and demonstrating regular income
- Business registration
If self-employed, provide your business registration and financial accounts as evidence of income and ties
Ties to home country
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate
Mandatory for ALL travellers entering Ghana — International Certificate of Vaccination (yellow card). No exceptions.
- Travel insurance
Covering medical, evacuation, and trip cancellation — required by some embassies and strongly recommended for all travellers
- Property ownership or rental agreement
Evidence of residential stability at home; helps demonstrate intention to return
- Family ties documentation
Marriage certificate, children's birth certificates, or dependant documentation for applicants from higher-scrutiny nationalities
Know your profile
How your nationality affects your Ghana tourist visa application
Ghana's visa requirements vary significantly by nationality. ECOWAS nationals are visa-free for up to 90 days. Many nationalities can apply for the eVisa online. Others must apply at a Ghanaian embassy or high commission. Ghana is West Africa's most stable democracy and has a generally welcoming immigration environment — but financial documentation requirements are more stringent than some other African eVisa systems.
| Passport | Refusal rate | Interview req. | Min. bank balance | Avg. processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳India | ~8% | Possible at embassy | GHS 3,000+ | 5–10 business days (embassy) |
| 🇬🇧UK | ~5% | Not required (eVisa) | GHS 2,000+ | 3–5 business days (eVisa) |
| 🇺🇸USA | ~5% | Not required (eVisa) | GHS 2,000+ | 3–5 business days (eVisa) |
| 🇩🇪Germany | ~4% | Not required (eVisa) | GHS 2,000+ | 3–5 business days (eVisa) |
| 🇨🇳China | ~6% | Possible at embassy | GHS 2,500+ | 5–10 business days (embassy) |
| 🇳🇬Nigeria | ECOWAS visa-free | N/A | N/A | Visa-free 90 days |
| 🇿🇦South Africa | ~4% | Not required (eVisa) | GHS 2,000+ | 3–5 business days (eVisa) |
| 🇦🇺Australia | ~5% | Not required (eVisa) | GHS 2,000+ | 3–5 business days (eVisa) |
🟡 Medium scrutiny — India (~8%), China (~6%)?
For nationalities with slightly higher scrutiny at Ghanaian embassies, the most effective approach is a complete and consistent document pack — particularly strong bank statements over 3 months, an employment letter, and a confirmed hotel booking. A Flightinary itinerary with real IATA flight numbers and correct routing presents as a professionally prepared travel document. Consider applying through the eVisa portal (ghana.gov.gh) if your nationality is eligible — it is faster than the embassy route.
🟢 Low scrutiny — UK, US, Germany, South Africa (~4–5%)?
Ghana's eVisa is straightforward for most Western passports. Ensure all documents are consistent and cross-referenced — itinerary dates matching hotel booking dates, employment letter dates matching your travel period. Bank statements should show a stable balance over 3 months, not a single large pre-application transfer. Yellow fever certificate must be the original International Certificate of Vaccination (yellow card) — a printed clinic record is not accepted at the Ghanaian border.
Application timeline
What happens after you submit your Ghana tourist visa application
Ghana eVisa processing takes 3–5 business days; embassy processing takes 5–10 business days. Apply at least 3 weeks before travel to allow for any document requests or delays. Accra's Kotoka International Airport is West Africa's busiest hub — flights book up quickly, particularly during the December holiday season when diaspora returns are high.
Confirm your application route — eVisa or embassy
Day 0 — Plan aheadCheck whether your nationality is eligible for the Ghana eVisa at ghana.gov.gh. If eligible, the eVisa is faster (3–5 days) and can be done entirely online. If you must apply at a Ghanaian embassy or high commission, book an appointment and check their specific local requirements.
Get your flight itinerary from Flightinary
Day 0–1 · Instant deliveryOrder your itinerary showing your inbound flight into Accra Kotoka International (ACC) and your return or onward departure. If you are continuing to another West African country (Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Nigeria), include the onward leg. Generated from live GDS aviation data and delivered in 15 minutes.
⚡ This is where most applicants fail — don't use a fake PDFSubmit your complete visa application
Day 1For eVisa: upload all documents at ghana.gov.gh and pay the fee ($60–$100 depending on nationality and visa type). For embassy: submit your application pack in person or by post. Include your flight itinerary, passport, photos, bank statements, employment letter, hotel booking, travel insurance, and yellow fever certificate.
Application under review
Days 2–10Ghana Immigration reviews your application. eVisa decisions typically arrive within 3–5 business days; embassy processing takes 5–10 business days. If additional documents are requested, respond promptly. Check your email — including spam — for updates. Ghana Immigration's eVisa support team is contactable if no update arrives after the stated processing window.
Visa approved — collect or download
Day 5–14For eVisa: download your approval and print it. For embassy: collect your passport with the visa sticker. Check the visa type (tourist/visitor), validity dates, and maximum stay (60 days). Carry your yellow fever certificate and Flightinary itinerary when you travel — both may be checked at Kotoka International Airport.
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Stay rules — explained
How long can you stay in Ghana?
The Ghana tourist visa grants up to 60 days per entry, extendable by 30 days at the Ghana Immigration Service. ECOWAS nationals are visa-free for 90 days. Ghana is West Africa's most stable and accessible entry point — Accra functions as a regional aviation hub, making it a natural first stop for travel across the region, including connections to Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, Nigeria, and beyond.
Days maximum stay
Standard Ghana tourist visa grants 60 days from each entry date. The 60-day period is calculated from the date stamped by immigration at Kotoka International Airport.
Days extension available
Apply for a 30-day extension at the Ghana Immigration Service before your current visa expires. Bring your passport, visa, accommodation proof, and return travel documentation.
Days ECOWAS visa-free
ECOWAS nationals (Nigeria, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, and 12 other West African states) enter Ghana visa-free for 90 days. Yellow fever certificate still required.
Full visa specification
Ghana Tourist Visa — key facts for 2025–2026
Everything you need to know about the Ghana tourist visa at a glance.
- Visa type
- Tourist Visa (Single Entry)
- Maximum stay
- Up to 60 days per entry; extendable by 30 days
- eVisa fee
- $60–$100 USD (varies by nationality and visa type)
- Embassy fee
- $60–$150 USD (varies by nationality and consulate)
- eVisa processing time
- 3–5 business days
- Embassy processing time
- 5–10 business days
- Application portals
- ghana.gov.gh (eVisa) or local Ghanaian embassy / high commission
- ECOWAS nationals
- Visa-free for 90 days — no eVisa or embassy visa required
- Interview required?
- Not required for eVisa; possible at some embassy locations
- Extension available?
- Yes — 30-day extension at Ghana Immigration Service before expiry
- Work permitted?
- No — tourist visa does not authorise employment or paid work
- Yellow fever requirement
- Mandatory for ALL travellers entering Ghana — no exceptions. International Certificate of Vaccination (yellow card) required.
- Port of entry
- Kotoka International Airport, Accra (ACC) — West Africa's major regional hub
- Flight itinerary required?
- Yes — required as proof of return or onward travel for both embassy and eVisa applications
- Itinerary format
- Real flight numbers, IATA airport codes, airline name, correct dates
Common questions
Frequently asked questions — Ghana tourist visa flight itinerary
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