Ghana visa requirements for Cape Verdians

Travel and visa requirements

Ghanaian Visa is not required for Cape Verdians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Cape Verde nationals intending to travel to Ghana are not required to obtain a visa 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
  • The estimated flight time from Praia, Cape Verde to Accra, Ghana is 3 hours, 55 minutes.
  • Ghana is on Greenwich Mean Time zone (GMT) which places Ghana one hour ahead of Cape Verde.
  • 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 members 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

Is it safe to visit Ghana?

Ghana is a relatively safe country to visit but caution should also be taken at public beaches around Ghana. Theft is the main problem, but there have been isolated incidents of foreign women receiving unwanted attention and sexual assaults.

How populous is Ghana?

In 2019, Ghana has an estimated population of 30.42 million, which ranks 46th in the world.

What is the capital of Ghana?

Accra is the capital city of Ghana. The city has an area of 173 square km and had an estimated population of 2.27 million in 2012, which makes it the country's most populous city. Accra is located along the Atlantic coast, with inland extensions towards the north.

How can I extend my stay in Ghana?

To extend your visit permit, you need to contact the Director of the Ghana Immigration Service. You may be granted a three-month extension provided you have proof of funds to support your stay.