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Do Ghana citizens need a visa for France?

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Ghana citizens need a visa to enter France. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Ghana vs France: passport comparison

Ghana

42

visa-free countries

Global rank: #130 · mobility 88

France

126

visa-free countries

Global rank: #4 · mobility 171.5
27

countries both Ghana and France can enter visa-free together

Ghana + France: passport compatibility

33%

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

Where Ghana and France travel together — by entry type:

27 both visa-free
12 both visa on arrival
15 both e-visa / eTA
11 both need a visa
132 access differs

Where Ghana and France 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.

Your odds of getting the visa: Ghana → France

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

37,5%
of France visa applications refused in Ghana
+23,0 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
-0.4 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 37.9%, now 37.5%
10,482applications filed
6,558visas issued
3,927refusals
#9strictest of 118 countries
Where France visa applications are filed: Accra

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Ghana — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

France: good to know

Paris

Capital

Euro (EUR)

Currency

Central European Time (UTC+1)

Time zone

+33

Calling code

C, E

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Ghana goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for France

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

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Ghana citizens need a visa for France?
Ghana citizens need a visa to enter France. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Ghana or France?
The France passport is stronger: 126 visa-free countries versus 42. Global rank: Ghana #130, France #4.
Where can Ghana and France citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 27 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for France?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Ghana and France?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Sep 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Ghana passport ranking

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