Loading visa requirements: United Arab Emirates → Ghana
Travel corridorGhana visa requirements for citizens of the United Arab Emirates.
Short-stay answer
Visa on arrivalUnverified
Up to
30 days
per visit
From our visa matrix · not yet re-checked against an official source
Citizens of the United Arab Emirates can typically obtain a visa on arrival in Ghana for stays of up to 30 days. Conditions apply — review the official requirements before travel.
Pre-arranged visa on arrival
- Max stay
- 30 days
- per visit
- Government fee
- —
- Not in our data
- Processing
- —
- Not in our data
- Long-stay routes
- 9 routes
- Study, work, family and more
Beyond short stays
Other ways into Ghana for citizens of the United Arab Emirates.
Study & Training
Full detailsStudent Residence PermitGHS 259 · ~21 days
- Study
Verified 14 Jun 2026 · gis.gov.gh
Work & Self-Employment
Full detailsWork and Residence Permit (Companies)~42 days
- Work
- Residency after 7 years
- Family can join
Verified 14 Jun 2026 · gis.gov.gh
Invest & Capital
Full detailsImmigrant Quota (Discretionary)$647 · ~56 days
- Work
- Residency after 7 years
- Family can join
Verified 14 Jun 2026 · gis.gov.gh
GIPC Automatic Immigrant Quota (Work & Residence)$500 · ~42 days
- Work
- Residency after 7 years
- Family can join
Verified 14 Jun 2026 · gipc.gov.gh
Family & Origin
Full detailsIndefinite Residence (Spouse of Ghanaian)GHS 5,000 · ~180 days
- Work
- Study
- Path to residency
- Family can join
Verified 14 Jun 2026 · gis.gov.gh
Dependant Residence PermitGHS 388 · ~28 days
- Study
- Residency after 7 years
- Family can join
Verified 14 Jun 2026 · gis.gov.gh
Right of AbodeGHS 3,879 · ~180 days
- Work
- Study
- Path to residency
Verified 14 Jun 2026 · mint.gov.gh
Special Categories
Full detailsWork Permit (Missionaries / NGOs)$388 · ~42 days
- Work
- Residency after 7 years
- Family can join
Verified 14 Jun 2026 · gis.gov.gh
Indefinite Residence StatusGHS 10,000 · ~180 days
- Work
- Study
- Path to residency
Verified 14 Jun 2026 · gis.gov.gh
Questions
Common questions
Do citizens of the United Arab Emirates need a visa to visit Ghana?
Citizens of the United Arab Emirates can typically obtain a visa on arrival in Ghana for stays of up to 30 days. Conditions apply — review the official requirements before travel.
How long can citizens of the United Arab Emirates stay in Ghana?
Up to 30 days per visit under the visa on arrival arrangement, as of our last verification. Longer stays or other purposes use a dedicated visa route.
Can citizens of the United Arab Emirates work or study in Ghana?
Ghana has 9 verified routes across work, study, residence and other purposes. Eligibility varies by route and nationality — see the full Ghana visa guide for details.
Short-stay answer
Unverified
This short-stay answer comes from our visa matrix and has not yet been re-checked against an official source. Confirm with the embassy or the official portal before you travel.
Long-stay routes
Last verified 14 Jun 2026
Source: gis.gov.gh
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