Ghana visa requirements for Cameroonians

Travel and visa requirements

Ghanaian Visa is not required for Cameroonians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Cameroon nationals intending to travel to Ghana are granted visa on arrival for a stay up to 30 days. 
  • All visitors are required to have purchased return or onward tickets.
  • Visitors aged 16 years old and more are allowed to freely import a moderate amount of tobacco, cigars, cigarettes, alcoholic drinks and wine, perfumes/eau de toilette but gifts are taxable.
  • Due to the outbreak of swine flu, all types of pork and its products are not allowed to enter Ghana.
  • Visitors are required to pay a Traveler Service Charge upon departing from the airport.
  • Cats and dogs must be accompanied by a veterinary certificate of good health and a certificate of vaccination against rabies issued in the home country. 
  • Pets are allowed to enter as visitor's luggage, as cargo, or in the cabin.
  • A visitor's luggage should be cleared at the first airport of entry in Ghana.
  • Visitors are allowed to possess local currency up to those amounts previously permitted to be exported out of the country so long as they are properly recorded in the passport or other travel documents. 
  • There are no restrictions on the possession of foreign currencies at departure provided the imported sums are declared upon arrival on the relevant currency declaration form.
  • Ghana uses the Greenwich Mean Time zone (GMT) making Cameroon 1 hour ahead of Ghana.
  • The estimated flight time from Yaounde, Cameroon to Accra, Ghana is 2 hours, 8 minutes.
  • Transport in Ghana is accomplished by road, rail, air and water.
  • Ghana is a multilingual country with over eighty languages, English is recognised as the official language and lingua franca while Akan, of all the indigenous languages, is the most widely spoken.
  • The climate of Ghana is tropical and variable- The eastern coastal belt is warm and comparatively dry, the south-west corner of Ghana is hot and humid, and the north of Ghana is hot and dry.
  • In Ghana, the power plugs and sockets are of type D and G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Christianity is the largest religion in Ghana, with approximately 71.2% of Ghana's population being member of various Christian denominations as of the 2010 census.
  • Ghana is historically famous for its gold - It was previously called the Gold Coast. Now, Chocolate has probably taken over, with it being one of the key suppliers of Cocoa to the likes of Cadbury's. 
  • Ghana also has diamonds, oil and are large producers of many types of woods.

Frequently Asked Questions


What is Ghana most famous for?

Ghana is historically famous for its gold - It was previously called the Gold Coast. Now, Chocolate has probably taken over, with it being one of the key suppliers of Cocoa to the likes of Cadbury's. They also have diamonds and oil and are large producers of many types of woods.


Is Ghana a poor or rich country?

In fact, Ghana is the first country in Sub-Saharan Africa to achieve the Millenium Development Goal 1, which is the target of halving extreme poverty. Ghana has recently become a middle-income country


Is Ghana safe for tourists?

Although, Ghana is a relatively stable country, avoid walking alone at night. Foreigners, even during the daytime, are often the target of thefts and muggings.


What is the best time of year to visit Ghana?

The best time to visit Ghana is between November - March, when there is little to no rainfall, and every part of the country is easily accessible. Between April and October, the weather in Ghana is rather wet, restricting the ability to travel. Many places might close down for the low-season as well.


What language did ancient Ghanaians speak?

The languages spoken in ancient Ghana were Soninke and Mande. There were traditional religions that were practised but Islam greatly spread throughout Ghana and influenced the culture of ancient Ghana. Muslim merchants from the Sahara brought their faith to Ghana.


How can I extend my visa?

The Immigration Office can extend visas, provided you do not exceed the  visa expiration date before processing  the extension.


How much does it cost a Cameroonian to acquire the Ghanian visa upon arrival?
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3 years ago

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3 years ago

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3 years ago

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Please good day .what about international students?

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Dorr

3 years ago

Hello .please I need visa requirements for a cameroonian who wants to travel to ghana for studies


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