Ghana Expands E-Visa Program to 48 Border Crossings and Ports

As of September 25, 2026, Ghana has significantly expanded the list of authorized ports of entry for its electronic visa. Whereas previously only seven airports could be selected as points of entry when applying, travelers now have a total of 48 ports of entry to choose from. This change applies to both the tourist and business e-visas for travelers subject to visa requirements and the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA), which is intended for holders of African passports.

Specifically, this means that in addition to the previously listed airports—Accra, Kumasi, Tamale, Takoradi, Sunyani, Wa, and Ho—travelers can now select 37 land border crossings as well as four seaports or waterways as points of entry. The newly added border crossings include Aflao and Akanu on the border with Togo, Paga in northern Ghana, and Elubo on the border with Ivory Coast. As for maritime entry points, the ports of Tema and Takoradi, as well as two smaller landing sites, have been added.

For travelers wishing to enter Ghana by land—for example, from neighboring countries such as Togo, Burkina Faso, or Côte d’Ivoire—this expansion offers significantly more flexibility. Until now, the e-visa was, in practice, only viable for air travelers, as there were no suitable entry points available at the land borders. Anyone planning a round-trip through West Africa or arriving by sea in the future can apply for a visa that is precisely tailored to their needs.

Important to know: The e-visa can be presented either digitally or in printed form and, according to current information, is valid at all international airports and border crossings in Ghana. Selecting the correct port of entry when submitting the application remains a crucial step, as this information is noted in the issued document. Anyone who has not yet finalized their travel itinerary or is unsure which border crossing or port applies to their planned route should pay particular attention to this detail when preparing their application.

For travelers who need a tourist visa for Ghana or a business visa, we at buch-dein-visum.de handle the entire application process, including the correct selection of the port of entry based on your individual travel plans. This helps avoid errors in the application process that could otherwise lead to delays upon entry. We also offer a straightforward solution for business stays with our Ghana Business Visa.

The expansion of entry points is part of the ongoing development of Ghana’s e-visa portal, which was officially launched just a few months ago. Travelers who would like to learn about current fees and processing times can find all relevant details in our fee overview for Ghana. Given that requirements and procedures for electronic visas can change at short notice, as experience has shown, it is advisable to submit your application early and through an experienced service provider who keeps a close eye on the latest requirements.