Burkina Faso visa for Ghanaian citizens

Burkina Faso passport holders enjoy the convenience of visa-free entry into Ghana for stays up to 90 days, greatly simplifying travel for short visits. Thanks to strong regional ties within ECOWAS, travelers can easily cross the shared land border or opt for direct flights connecting Ouagadougou and Accra. For those planning an extended stay beyond the initial 90-day period, Ghana does offer two distinct tourist visa options. Be sure to exchange your West African CFA francs for Ghanaian Cedis upon arrival, and remember that while French is common in Burkina Faso, English is Ghana's primary official language.

Visa-free· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
0+ months
Blank pages
2+
Funds proof
Required
Health insurance
Required
Yellow fever cert.
Required

Visa options

TransitTransit Visa
5d$36valid 3mo
Apply
TouristShort Term Tourist/Business Visa (Single Entry)
90d$54valid 3mo
Apply
TouristShort Term Tourist/Business Visa (Multiple Entry)
90d$90multiple-entryvalid 6mo
Apply
TouristExpress Short Term Visa
90d$171valid 3mo
Apply
BusinessLong Term Business Visa
180d$302multiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
OtherLong Term Visa (Conference / Studies / Training / Visit)
180d$178multiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
OtherLong Term Visa (Cooperation)
180d$124multiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
TouristFive-Year Multiple Entry Visa
90d$140multiple-entryvalid 5y
TouristPort-of-Entry Visa (Single Entry)
90d$190valid 3mo
TouristPort-of-Entry Visa (Multiple Entry)
90d$245multiple-entryvalid 3mo
OtherBurkina Faso eVisa
90dvalid 3mo
Apply

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