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π¬π Does a Ghanaian need a visa for Venezuela π»πͺ?
Yes. Ghanaian passport holders need a visa for Venezuela, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Venezuela before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Ghanaian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Venezuela or its official government website before you travel.
β U.S. State Department travel advisory for Venezuela: Level 3: Reconsider Travel (updated 19 March 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
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.
Venezuela at a glance
Capital: Caracas Β· Currency: Venezuelan bolΓvar soberano (VES, Bs.S.) Β· Official languages: Spanish Β· Calling code: +58
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: Venezuela uses plug types A, B, Ghana uses G. Mains voltage differs (Venezuela: 120 V; Ghana: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100β240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
More about entering Venezuela β
Easier destinations near Venezuela for Ghanaian passport holders
- π¬πΎ Guyana β Visa-free 90 days
- π§π΄ Bolivia β e-Visa 90 days
- π¨π΄ Colombia β e-Visa
- πͺπ¨ Ecuador β e-Visa
- πΈπ· Suriname β e-Visa
The other way round
π»πͺ Venezuelan passport holders visiting Ghana: Venezuelan passport holders need a visa for Ghana, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Ghana before travelling.
The Ghanaian passport at a glance
All destinations for Ghana passport holders β Β· Who needs a visa for Venezuela β
Questions
Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Venezuela?
Ghanaian passport holders need a visa for Venezuela, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Venezuela before travelling.
Does a Venezuelan need a visa for Ghana?
Venezuelan passport holders need a visa for Ghana, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Ghana before travelling.