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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do DR Congo citizens need a visa for Ghana?

e-Visa / ETA

DR Congo citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Ghana — applied for online before departure.

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DR Congo → Ghana
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DR Congo vs Ghana: passport comparison

DR Congo

17

visa-free countries

Global rank: #187 · mobility 67.5

Ghana

42

visa-free countries

Global rank: #130 · mobility 88
15

countries both DR Congo and Ghana can enter visa-free together

DR Congo + Ghana: passport compatibility

79%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where DR Congo and Ghana travel together — by entry type:

15 both visa-free
16 both visa on arrival
33 both e-visa / eTA
92 both need a visa
41 access differs

Where DR Congo and Ghana can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (15)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Barbados 90 days #48
Benin 90 days #146
Dominica 21 days #70
Gambia 90 days #132
Haiti 90 days #175
Mauritius 90 days #66
Micronesia 30 days #89
Philippines 30 days #128
Rwanda 90 days #143
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
Togo 30 days #155
Uganda 90 days #140
Zimbabwe 90 days #147

Only DR Congo is visa-free (2)

How the entry rule changed: DR Congo → Ghana

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

tightened
Before
visa on arrival
July 2024
Now
e-visa
June 2026
27
passports for which Ghana changed entry rules over the observed period
July 2024 — June 2026

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Ghana: good to know

Accra

Capital

Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)

Currency

Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0)

Time zone

+233

Calling code

Where else DR Congo goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Ghana

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

e-Visa / eTA

Applied for online before you fly

Frequently asked

Do DR Congo citizens need a visa for Ghana?
DR Congo citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Ghana — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — DR Congo or Ghana?
The Ghana passport is stronger: 42 visa-free countries versus 17. Global rank: DR Congo #187, Ghana #130.
Where can DR Congo and Ghana citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 15 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Ghana?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus an e-Visa or eTA applied for online before you fly. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between DR Congo and Ghana?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

DR Congo passport ranking

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