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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Ghana citizens need a visa for South Korea?

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

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Ghana vs South Korea: passport comparison

Ghana

42

visa-free countries

Global rank: #130 · mobility 88

South Korea

116

visa-free countries

Global rank: #20 · mobility 169.7
24

countries both Ghana and South Korea can enter visa-free together

Ghana + South Korea: passport compatibility

34%

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

Where Ghana and South Korea travel together — by entry type:

24 both visa-free
17 both visa on arrival
15 both e-visa / eTA
11 both need a visa
130 access differs

Where Ghana and South Korea 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 (24)

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Country Max stay Passport rank
Bahamas90 days#53 Barbados90 days#48 Belize90 days#99 Dominica180 days#70 Fiji120 days#103 Gambia90 days#132 Grenada90 days#65 Guyana30 days#106 Haiti90 days#175 Jamaica90 days#100 Kiribati90 days#84 Mauritius90 days#66 Micronesia30 days#89 Mozambique30 days#162 Philippines30 days#128 Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days#54 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days#56 Senegal90 days#141 Seychelles90 days#58 Singapore30 days#12 South Africa30 days#97 Swaziland30 days#120 Trinidad and Tobago90 days#63 Vanuatu120 days#105

Only Ghana is visa-free (18)

BangladeshBeninBurkina FasoCape VerdeGuineaGuinea-BissauIvory CoastLiberiaMalawiMaliNigerNigeriaRwandaSierra LeoneTanzaniaTogoUgandaZimbabwe

Only South Korea is visa-free (92)

AlbaniaAndorraAngolaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaAustriaBelarusBelgiumBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBrazilBruneiBulgariaChileChinaColombiaCosta RicaCroatiaCyprusCzech RepublicDenmarkDominican RepublicEcuadorEl SalvadorEstoniaFinlandFranceGeorgiaGermanyGreeceGuatemalaHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIrelandIsraelItalyJapanKazakhstanKosovoKyrgyzstanLaosLatviaLesothoLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacao+42

South Korea: good to know

Seoul

Capital

South Korean Won (KRW)

Currency

Korea Standard Time (UTC+9)

Time zone

+82

Calling code

C, F

Power plug

220V / 60Hz

Voltage

Right-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 South Korea

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 South Korea?
Ghana citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter South Korea — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Ghana or South Korea?
The South Korea passport is stronger: 116 visa-free countries versus 42. Global rank: Ghana #130, South Korea #20.
Where can Ghana and South Korea citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 24 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for South Korea?
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 South Korea?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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