Ghana for Black Travelers: eVisa, Yellow Fever Card, Safety Numbers and Ride Apps (2026)

For many Black travelers, Ghana is a homecoming trip, and Accra is where most first visits start. The entry rules changed in 2026, so check this list before you book. Checked 3 October 2026.

Entry for US passport holders

• You need a visa before you fly. Apply online at evisa.immigration.gov.gh (the portal opened 25 May 2026). Standard single entry is listed at $260, with 3 to 5 business days processing; faster options cost more.

• Yellow fever vaccination card: required for every traveler 9 months and older.

• Passport valid 6 months beyond arrival, with a blank page for each stamp.

• Cash limit: $10,000 in or out.

Numbers to save

• Police: 112, 191 or 18555

• Ambulance: 193 or 112

• US Embassy Accra (24/7): +233-30-274-1000

Getting around

• Ride apps: Uber and Bolt. The US State Department recommends them over street taxis and tro-tros.

• Avoid travelling on roads outside the city at night.

Know before you go

• The US advisory for Ghana is Level 2, Exercise Increased Caution (July 2026). Robbery and carjacking happen, mostly at night.

• Same-sex activity is illegal in Ghana.

Before you go

Enroll in the State Department's STEP program at mytravel.state.gov/s/step so the embassy can reach you in an emergency. For more African countries in one download, get the Black Travel Guide: Africa Edition on blacktravel.org.