Nigeria visa-free entry for citizens of Ghana: 2026 entry rules
No, citizens of Ghana do not need a visa for a short stay in Nigeria (up to 90 days).
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Mandatory arrival form: Nigeria e-Landing / Exit Card. Before boarding. Also required before leaving the country. Free: beware of websites that charge for it.
Fill it in on the official website (lecard.immigration.gov.ng)
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Travellers from Ghana do not apply for a visa for a tourist stay in Nigeria, but border control still asks for a file.
Our guide to the Nigeria visa from Ghana
No visa is required for Ghanaian citizens travelling to Nigeria for a short tourist stay: a valid passport from Ghana is enough, and visitors may stay for up to 90 days.
Citizens of Ghana can travel to Nigeria without a visa for tourism or family visits, whether by air or by road. What remains is to respect the authorized length of stay and to carry documents in order for the entry check.
Do you need a visa?
No. A Ghanaian passport allows entry to Nigeria without a visa for a short tourist stay. There is no prior application to make with an embassy or an online portal: the check takes place when you enter Nigerian territory, where the officer examines the passport and may ask about the purpose of the trip.
How long can citizens of Ghana stay in Nigeria?
90 days
Visa-free entry allows a stay of 90 days. To stay longer, study or work, a visa is generally required.
Timing and tips
Since no visa is required, there is no processing time to plan for. Note the entry date shown on the stamp and arrange your departure before the 90 authorized days end, as overstaying can lead to a fine or problems on a future trip. Check the conditions shortly before leaving, as rules can change.
What to show at the border of Nigeria
Documents required for a visa for Nigeria:
- Passport valid 6 months beyond stay
- Online application (no paper form)
- One passport-size photo
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate
- Visa fee payment
Entry requirements
Present a Ghanaian passport in good condition that remains valid for the whole stay. A return or onward ticket may be requested, as well as an accommodation address in Nigeria. The authorized stay is up to 90 days; to remain longer, ask the Nigerian immigration services which status applies.
Documents and fees
The visa exemption means there is no visa fee to pay. Keep your passport, any return ticket and the contact details of your accommodation or hosts close at hand. For any additional health or document requirement, the reference remains Nigeria’s diplomatic mission in Ghana or the official website of the Nigerian immigration services.
Common mistakes
Some websites offer Ghanaian travellers a paid “visa” for Nigeria: this document is not needed and such fees are unjustified. Other common mistakes include travelling with a damaged or expired passport, or overstaying in the belief that the exemption has no time limit.
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Duration
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