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title: Ghana visa for citizens of Samoa
description: "Citizens of Samoa need a visa for Ghana and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 90 days. Fee: $160. Processing: 5–10 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Ghana visa for citizens of Samoa

Citizens of Samoa need a visa for Ghana and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre.

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

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Visa · Tourist (up to 90 days)
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Visa validity:** 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** 5–10 days
- **Government fee:** $160
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Required
- **Appointment:** Required
- **Interview:** Required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Bank statement or payslip for the last 3 months showing sufficient funds for the stay

## How to apply

1. **Contact the Embassy of Ghana in Canberra (accredited for Samoa) to schedule an appointment** — You must book an appointment for biometric enrollment and interview.
2. **Prepare all required documents** — Gather passport, photos, flight booking, hotel, bank statements, employment letter, and yellow fever certificate.
3. **Attend the in-person appointment at the embassy** — Submit documents, provide biometrics (fingerprints and photo), and undergo visa interview.
4. **Pay the visa fee** — Pay the fee as instructed by the embassy (usually in cash or bank transfer).
5. **Wait for processing** — Processing takes 5 to 10 business days. Collect passport in person if required.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least 2 blank pages)** (Travel): Must have at least 6 months validity beyond intended stay
- **Completed visa application form** (Supporting): Download from embassy website or obtain at appointment
- **Passport-size photographs (2 recent)** (Supporting): White background, 35mm x 45mm
- **Flight itinerary (round-trip)** (Travel): Confirmed booking showing entry and exit dates
- **Hotel reservation or letter of invitation** (Travel): Must cover entire intended stay
- **Bank statement (3 months)** (Financial): Proof of sufficient funds to cover expenses
- **Employment letter or proof of occupation** (Employment): Include leave approval if employed
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required for entry into Ghana
- **Visa fee payment receipt** (Supporting): Payable at the embassy or via bank transfer as instructed

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Sufficient funds for stay (typically at least $500)
- Bank statement
- Payslip

Evidence of funds must be recent (last 3 months).

## Good to know

- All applicants must appear in person for biometrics and interview.
- Passport must have at least two blank pages for visa sticker.
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect documentation** — Double-check all required documents and ensure photocopies are clear.
- **Insufficient funds to cover stay** — Provide bank statements showing adequate balance for the full period.
- **Failure to attend appointment** — Confirm appointment date and arrive early at the embassy.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Samoa need a visa for Ghana and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Visa · Tourist (up to 90 days).

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

Up to 90 days.

### How much does the Ghana visa cost for citizens of Samoa?

Government fee: $160.

### How long does Ghana visa processing take?

Typically 5–10 days.

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

Valid passport (with at least 2 blank pages); Completed visa application form; Passport-size photographs (2 recent); Flight itinerary (round-trip); Hotel reservation or letter of invitation; Bank statement (3 months); and 3 more.

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

At least 6 months.

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- [Ghana visa for every passport](/visa/ghana)
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