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π§π· Does a Brazilian need a visa for Ghana π¬π?
Yes, online (e-Visa). Brazilian passport holders need a visa for Ghana, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
Rule updated from Wikipedia's βVisa requirements for Brazilian citizensβ (checked 2026-10-04); the older passport-index dataset (January 2025) listed Visa on arrival. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Ghana or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
An e-Visa is applied for on the destination's official government website. You upload your passport scan and photo, pay online and receive an approval letter by email.
Apply well before departure and print the approval; use only the official portal, as many look-alike sites charge extra.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Ghana at a glance
Capital: Accra Β· Currency: Ghanaian cedi (GHS, β΅) Β· Official languages: English Β· Calling code: +233
U.S. State Department travel advisory for Ghana: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 7 July 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: Ghana uses plug types G, Brazil uses C, N. Mains voltage differs (Ghana: 230 V; Brazil: 127/220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100β240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
Your embassy in Ghana
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Ghana, contact the embassy of Brazil:
- Embassy of Brazil in Ghana Β· 1 Templesi Lane Β· acra.itamaraty.gov.br
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near Ghana for Brazilian passport holders
- π¨π» Cape Verde β Visa-free 30 days
- πΈπ³ Senegal β Visa-free 90 days
- π¬πΌ Guinea-Bissau β Visa on arrival
- πΈπ± Sierra Leone β Visa on arrival
The other way round
π¬π Ghanaian passport holders visiting Brazil: Ghanaian passport holders need a visa for Brazil, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Brazil before travelling.
The Brazilian passport at a glance
All destinations for Brazil passport holders β Β· Who needs a visa for Ghana β
Questions
Do Brazilian citizens need a visa for Ghana?
Brazilian passport holders need a visa for Ghana, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
Does a Ghanaian need a visa for Brazil?
Ghanaian passport holders need a visa for Brazil, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Brazil before travelling.