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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Mauritania citizens need a visa for Ghana?

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

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Mauritania vs Ghana: passport comparison

Mauritania

26

visa-free countries

Global rank: #159 · mobility 78.7

Ghana

42

visa-free countries

Global rank: #130 · mobility 88
19

countries both Mauritania and Ghana can enter visa-free together

Ghana: good to know

Accra

Capital

Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)

Currency

Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0)

Time zone

+233

Calling code

Where else Mauritania goes visa-free

→ AlgeriaVisa-free · 90 days → → BarbadosVisa-free · 180 days → → BeninVisa-free · 90 days → → Burkina FasoVisa-free · 90 days → → Cape VerdeVisa-free · 90 days → → ChadVisa-free · 90 days → → DominicaVisa-free · 21 days → → GambiaVisa-free · 90 days → → HaitiVisa-free · 90 days →
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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 Mauritania citizens need a visa for Ghana?
Mauritania citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Ghana — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Mauritania or Ghana?
The Ghana passport is stronger: 42 visa-free countries versus 26. Global rank: Mauritania #159, Ghana #130.
Where can Mauritania and Ghana citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 19 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 Mauritania and Ghana?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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