Ghana visa requirements for Mauritanians

Travel and visa requirements

Ghanaian Visa is not required for Mauritanians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • All visitors from Mauritania can visit Ghana without applying for a visa at the embassy, for up to 30 days.
  • Tourists can extend their stay by applying for an extension at the immigration department in Ghana.
  • Although a Ghana visa is not required to gain entry, travellers must still carry a passport valid for six months from the date of their arrival in Ghana. It is recommended that this passport has at least one blank page for entry stamp. 
  • Mauritanians entering Ghana with funds of up to $5,000 will need to declare it at the airport.
  • Tourists must have a return back to Mauritania or onward ticket as well as proof of sufficient funds to cover their entire stay in Ghana.
  • Visitors under the age of 18, hoping to travel to Ghana must have a copy of their birth certificate as well as a signed travel authorization from their parents or guardians.
  • Prospective visitors can get to Ghana from any international airport in Mauritania. There is an international airport in Nouadhibou and Nouakchott.
  • Some of the airlines that fly from Mauritania to Ghana are Mauritanian Airlines International, Emirates Airways and Royal Air Maroc.
  • The travel duration from Nouadhibou to Accra, Ghana is 12 hours, 15 minutes and from Nouakchott, it is 9 hours, 25 minutes.
  • The best time to visit Ghana is usually during the dry season between November and March when the weather is the driest.  There is little or no rain within those months. 
  • Getting around in Ghana is possible with the various public means of transportation available, this includes buses, taxis, minibuses, motorcycles and domestic flights.
  • Religion in Ghana consists majorly of Christianity, Islam and other indigenous religions. However, Christianity is the dominant faith.
  • Ghana is a multilingual country with about 80 languages being spoken. The official language is English, however, Akan remains the most spoken indigenous language.
  • Special delicacies in Ghana include jollof rice, waakye, banku and tilapia, fufu and goat light soup, etc.
  • Ghana has a tropical climate. In the southwest, it is hot and humid, while in the north, it is hot and dry.
  • Tourists in Ghana generally spend an average of $30 per day.
  • 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.
  • Ghana uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Both countries use the same timezone.
  • The official currency in Ghana is the Ghanaian Cedi. Visitors can exchange their foreign currency at banks and other exchange outlets in the country.
  • Tourists are advised to be cautious as they go about their tourism-related activities while in Ghana.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best time to visit Ghana?

The months between November and March is the best time to visit Ghana. During this period, there is less rainfall and every part of the country is accessible.

Can I travel with my pets to Ghana?

Dogs and cats must be vaccinated for rabies no sooner than 30 days and not more than 12 months prior to entering Ghana. Dogs entering Ghana must also have proof of vaccinations for canine distemper and hepatitis.

Is Accra Ghana safe for tourists?

Ghana is a relatively stable country. Tourists are advised to avoid walking alone at night. Foreigners, sometimes even during the daytime, are targets of thefts and muggings. Necessary precautions are to be taken by visitors while in the country.

What is the currency used in Ghana?

The official currency in Ghana is the Ghanaian cedi. Visitors can exchange their foreign currency at banks and other exchange outlets scattered around the country.