Cape Verde visa for Ghanaian citizens

Cape Verdean citizens planning a journey to Ghana will find the process refreshingly simple, as short visits are conveniently visa-free for stays up to 90 days. This arrangement reflects the strong ECOWAS ties and shared West African heritage, making it easy to explore Ghana's bustling markets and historic coastal forts, despite the linguistic bridge between English and Portuguese. For specific non-tourism endeavors, such as extended study or work, there are typically 2 distinct visa types available. When planning your travel, consider the roughly two-hour time difference between Praia and Accra, and budget for flights that often include a layover in a regional hub like Lomé or Casablanca.

Visa-free90d stay· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
6+ months
Yellow fever cert.
Required

Visa options

TransitTraffic Visa (Transit)
4d
Apply
TouristTourism Visa
90dvalid 2mo
Apply
OtherTemporary Visa (Ordinary)
180dvalid 6mo
Apply
OtherTemporary Visa (Multiple Entry)
90dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
WorkResidence Visa
180d
Apply

Must register online 5 days before arrival.

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