Thailand e-Visa for citizens of Ghana: online application, fees and processing time 2026

Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of Ghana apply online before departure, for stays up to 60 days (extendable once by 30 days).

Data updated on 21 July 2026

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Official fees from €38.

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Mandatory arrival form: Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC). Within 3 days before arrival. Free: beware of websites that charge for it.

Fill it in on the official website (tdac.immigration.go.th)

Indicative information: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology · Official portal

Ghana

Thailand

Other direction

Official fee

40 USD

Processing time

5 business days

Allowed stay

60 days (extendable once by 30 days)

Our guide to the Thailand visa from Ghana

Ghana passport holders must obtain an e-Visa or electronic authorization online before travelling to Thailand. Applications must be submitted through the official Thai e-Visa portal before departure.

The application should be completed online before travel through the official Thai e-Visa portal. Check the required information and upload documents directly on that portal, or contact the relevant embassy for requirements not listed there.

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Is a visa required?

Yes. Holders of a Ghana passport must obtain an e-Visa or electronic authorization online before departing for Thailand. This process must be completed before travel rather than upon arrival.

How much does an e-visa for Thailand cost from Ghana?

40 USD

Official government fee only. Providers and visa centres add their own service charge on top.

What does a visa for Thailand really cost?

Government fee40 USD
Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top

What documents are required for an e-visa for Thailand?

Documents required for an e-visa for Thailand:

Passport valid 6 months
Photo
Travel itinerary
Proof of accommodation

Documents and fees

The documents to upload are those specified during the application process on the official portal. The observed official fee is USD 40. For document requirements not shown there, consult the official portal or the relevant embassy.

How to apply for an e-visa for Thailand from Ghana

1Fill in the form on the destination’s official portal.
2Upload the required documents (passport, photo, supporting papers).
3Pay the fee online by card.
4Receive the authorisation by email, usually without a consular visit.
5Show the authorisation, printed or on your phone, at boarding.

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How to apply

Apply online through the official portal at thaievisa.go.th. Follow the instructions shown in the application process, provide the requested information and upload the documents listed for your application.

Where do you apply for a visa for Thailand from Ghana?

An e-visa for Thailand is filed entirely online: there is no counter to visit and no file to hand in. The only address that matters is the official portal.

The application, the supporting documents and the payment all go through the official portal, from any country.
Lookalike sites copy the portal’s name and layout, then resell the same application with a margin. Check the domain before you type in a passport number.
The authorisation arrives by email. Keep a printed copy, some airlines ask for it at boarding.

Using an online service

You never have to use an intermediary. If you would rather have a service fill in and file the application online for you before departure, iVisa does it for a service fee, charged on top of the official fees. It does not change the decision.

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You live in Ghana on another passport?

The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Ghana but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.

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How long does an e-visa for Thailand take?

5 business days

Indicative time, counted from a complete file. Peak season can be longer.

Processing times and advice

The observed processing time is 5 business days. The associated stay is 60 days, extendable once by 30 days. Review the information in your application on the official portal before departure.

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Before you fly, and at the border

Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave

Common mistakes

Avoid applying through unofficial intermediary websites, which may charge additional fees. Use thaievisa.go.th and consult mfa.go.th for official information and updates.

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Other visa types for Thailand

A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.

7 more visa types

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Guide generated automatically on September 11, 2026, from the verified catalogue.

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Thailand e-Visa for citizens of Ghana: online application, fees and processing time 2026