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title: Ghana visa for citizens of the DR Congo
description: "Citizens of the DR Congo 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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# Ghana visa for citizens of the DR Congo

Citizens of the DR Congo 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
- **How to apply:** Electronic travel authorization (online)
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **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

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Ghanaian port of entry** — Proceed to the visa-on-arrival counter at the airport or land border.
2. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Present passport, photos, ticket, and accommodation proof; pay the visa fee in cash (USD, EUR, or GHS).
3. **Receive visa sticker** — Immigration officer stamps/affixes the visa in your passport.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport with at least 6 months validity** (Identity)
- **Two passport-size photographs** (Identity)
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel)
- **Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation** (Travel)

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is not guaranteed; entry is at the discretion of immigration officers.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.
- **Lack of onward/return ticket** — Have a confirmed ticket showing departure from Ghana.
- **Incomplete documentation** — Prepare all required documents, including accommodation proof and photographs.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of the DR Congo need a visa for Ghana?

Citizens of the DR Congo don't need a visa for Ghana but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist.

### How long can citizens of the DR Congo stay in Ghana?

Up to 30 days.

### What documents do citizens of the DR Congo need for Ghana?

Valid passport with at least 6 months validity; Two passport-size photographs; Return or onward ticket; Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation.

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Ghana visa for every passport](/visa/ghana)
- [Every destination for DR Congo passport holders](/visa/passport/dr-congo)