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title: Ghana visa for citizens of Burundi
description: "Citizens of Burundi don't need a visa for Ghana but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling. Stay up to 30 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Ghana visa for citizens of Burundi

Citizens of Burundi don't need a visa for Ghana but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eTA · Visa on Arrival · Tourist/Business (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Electronic travel authorization (online)
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Government fee:** No fee listed
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Evidence of sufficient funds (e.g., cash, card statements)

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at any Ghanaian port of entry** — Present yourself at the immigration counter with your documents.
2. **Complete arrival form** — Fill out the immigration arrival card (provided on plane or at terminal).
3. **Submit documents and pay visa fee** — Hand over passport, photos, arrival card, and pay the visa fee in cash.
4. **Receive visa sticker and stamp** — Immigration officer issues visa on arrival sticker/stamp in your passport.
5. **Proceed through passport control** — After visa issuance, go through immigration border control.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must have at least 6 months validity and one blank page
- **Passport-size photographs** (Identity): Two recent colour photos, passport standard
- **Completed arrival form** (Supporting): Distributed on board or at entry point
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of onward travel within allowed stay
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel reservation or host invitation letter
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): Bank statements, cash, or credit card evidence
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Health): Compulsory for all visitors entering Ghana
- **Visa fee in cash** (Financial): Payable in USD, GBP, or EUR at the port
- **Business invitation letter (if business visit)** (Employment, optional): From the host company in Ghana

## Proof of funds

- Bank statements
- Cash
- Credit card statements

It is recommended to carry at least 500 USD equivalent in cash or available balance.

## Good to know

- Visa on Arrival is NOT available at all land border crossings; it is primarily at Kotoka International Airport.
- Ensure you have exact cash for the visa fee – no change may be given.
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory; without it you may be denied entry.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete documentation (e.g., no onward ticket, no vaccination certificate)** — Carry all mandatory documents as listed.
- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Renew passport before travel.
- **Previous immigration violations in Ghana** — Check your immigration history and resolve any issues before travel.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Burundi need a visa for Ghana?

Citizens of Burundi don't need a visa for Ghana but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist/Business (30 days).

### How long can citizens of Burundi stay in Ghana?

Up to 30 days.

### What documents do citizens of Burundi need for Ghana?

Valid passport; Passport-size photographs; Completed arrival form; Return or onward ticket; Yellow fever vaccination certificate; Visa fee in cash; and 3 more depending on your situation.

### How long must my passport be valid for Ghana?

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Ghana visa for every passport](/visa/ghana)
- [Every destination for Burundi passport holders](/visa/passport/burundi)