Kenya Visa for Ghana Citizens 2026 — e-Visa / ETA

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Ghana vs Kenya: passport comparison

Ghana

42

visa-free countries

Global rank: #130 · mobility 88

Kenya

40

visa-free countries

Global rank: #133 · mobility 87.4

27

countries both Ghana and Kenya can enter visa-free together

Ghana + Kenya: passport compatibility

82%

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

Where Ghana and Kenya travel together — by entry type:

27 both visa-free

16 both visa on arrival

31 both e-visa / eTA

87 both need a visa

36 access differs

Where Ghana and Kenya 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 (27)

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Country Max stay Passport rank

Bahamas90 days#53 Barbados180 days#48 Benin90 days#146 Dominica180 days#70 Fiji120 days#103 Gambia90 days#132 Grenada90 days#65 Haiti90 days#175 Jamaica90 days#100 Kiribati90 days#84 Malawi90 days#127 Mauritius90 days#66 Micronesia30 days#89 Philippines30 days#128 Rwanda90 days#143 Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days#54 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days#56 Seychelles90 days#58 Singapore30 days#12 South Africa90 days#97 Swaziland30 days#120 Tanzania90 days#135 Togo30 days#155 Trinidad and Tobago90 days#63 Uganda90 days#140 Vanuatu120 days#105 Zimbabwe90 days#147

Only Ghana is visa-free (15)

Bangladesh Belize Burkina Faso Cape Verde Guinea Guinea-Bissau Guyana Ivory Coast Liberia Mali Mozambique Niger Nigeria Senegal Sierra Leone

Only Kenya is visa-free (12)

Antigua and Barbuda Botswana Burundi Cuba Eritrea Ethiopia Hong Kong Lesotho Malaysia Namibia South Sudan Zambia

Kenya: good to know

Nairobi

Capital

Kenyan Shilling (KES)

Currency

East Africa Time (UTC+3)

Time zone

+254

Calling code

G

Power plug

240V / 50Hz

Voltage

Left-hand

Driving side

Where else Ghana goes visa-free

→ BahamasVisa-free · 90 days → → BangladeshVisa-free · 90 days → → BarbadosVisa-free · 180 days → → BelizeVisa-free · 90 days → → BeninVisa-free · 90 days → → Burkina FasoVisa-free · 90 days → → Cape VerdeVisa-free · 90 days → → DominicaVisa-free · 180 days → → FijiVisa-free · 120 days →

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Documents you'll usually need for Kenya

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 Ghana citizens need a visa for Kenya?

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

Which passport is stronger — Ghana or Kenya?

The Ghana passport is stronger: 42 visa-free countries versus 40. Global rank: Ghana #130, Kenya #133.

Where can Ghana and Kenya citizens travel together visa-free?

Both passports get visa-free access to 27 of the same countries.

What documents do I need for Kenya?

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 Ghana and Kenya?

Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Ghana passport ranking

Where else the Ghana passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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