Ghana visa from Algeria
Last verified: November 2026 (evisa.immigration.gov.gh source)
Do you need a visa for Ghana from Algeria?
No visa fee, but one step before you fly: as nationals of an African Union member state, Algerians fall under Ghana's ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) — a free travel authorisation, not a visa — obtained online at evisa.immigration.gov.gh (Ghana Immigration Service), for a stay of up to 90 days. Check your eligibility on the portal first (result "ETA Required") — OuiVisa can handle this. ⚠️ A yellow-fever certificate is required on entry. For formal study, it is a study visa / student permit from the Ghana Immigration Service.
Official source: evisa.immigration.gov.gh
At a glance
- Authorisation
- ETA (online) — not a visa
- Who
- African Union nationals, incl. Algeria
- Official fee
- 0 — free ETA
- Maximum stay
- 90 days from entry
- Application
- evisa.immigration.gov.gh (official)
- OuiVisa processing
- Online (Track B)
- Yellow fever
- Certificate required on entry
- Formal study
- Study visa / permit (GIS — Track A)
Choose your purpose of travel
Required documents (ETA)
- Valid passport (check the minimum validity shown on evisa.immigration.gov.gh)
- Clear scan of the passport biodata page
- Recent colour photo (under 6 months), white or light background, ≈ 3.5 × 4.5 cm
- Travel details: city of departure, airline, flight number, date and port of entry
- Accommodation information (type and address)
- Yellow-fever vaccination certificate (required on entry)
- Active email address (the ETA outcome is sent there)
How to apply, step by step
- 1Check eligibility
On evisa.immigration.gov.gh, the Eligibility Checker must show "ETA Required" (African Union nationals).
- 2Complete the ETA online
Identity, passport, photo, purpose, flight, accommodation, yellow fever, security questions.
- 3No official fee
The ETA is free; only any OuiVisa service fee applies.
- 4Receive the outcome by email
Processing time is indicative — check the current timeframe on the official portal.
- 5Travel with your yellow-fever certificate
It may be checked on arrival; maximum stay of 90 days on an ETA.
By purpose of travel
Ghana ETA for tourism from Algeria
Which visa do you need to visit Ghana as a tourist from Algeria?
For tourism, Algerians pay no visa fee: they apply for the ETA, a free travel authorisation, online on evisa.immigration.gov.gh before departure, for up to 90 days. Have your photo, passport scan, flight and accommodation details, and a yellow-fever certificate ready. Accra, Cape Coast, Kakum… OuiVisa can do it for you.
Questions about this purpose
How long can I stay?
Up to 90 days from entry on an ETA.
Ghana ETA for business from Algeria
Which visa do you need for a business trip to Ghana from Algeria?
Business meetings and conferences are ETA purposes in Ghana: for Algerians (African Union nationals) the ETA is free, applied for online on evisa.immigration.gov.gh and allows up to 90 days. Yellow-fever certificate required. Working in Ghana needs a work permit (outside OuiVisa's scope).
Questions about this purpose
Can I work on the ETA?
No. ETA purposes cover business meetings and conferences; employment in Ghana needs a work and residence permit from the Ghana Immigration Service (outside scope).
Ghana ETA for a family visit from Algeria
Which visa do you need to visit a relative in Ghana from Algeria?
Visiting family or friends is an ETA purpose: the ETA is free for Algerians (African Union nationals), online on evisa.immigration.gov.gh, up to 90 days. Give your planned accommodation (with your host or at a hotel); yellow-fever certificate required.
Questions about this purpose
Do I need an invitation letter?
The ETA form asks for your accommodation type and details. If the portal asks for an extra document, follow its instructions on evisa.immigration.gov.gh.
Ghana ETA for medical treatment from Algeria
Which visa do you need for medical treatment in Ghana from Algeria?
Medical care is an ETA purpose: the ETA is free for Algerians (African Union nationals), online on evisa.immigration.gov.gh, up to 90 days. Yellow-fever certificate required. If the portal asks for more information, reply through the official channel it indicates.
Questions about this purpose
Which medical documents are needed?
The official ETA guide lists no mandatory medical document; if the portal asks for more information, reply through the official channel shown on evisa.immigration.gov.gh.
Short study in Ghana from Algeria
Which visa do you need for a short course in Ghana from Algeria?
Ghana's ETA lists tourism, leisure, business meetings, conferences, visiting friends or relatives, official visits, medical care, transit and "other" — study is not listed explicitly. For a short course, check with the Ghana Immigration Service (evisa.immigration.gov.gh / immigration.gov.gh) which authorisation applies before booking. A formal programme needs a study visa / student permit. Yellow-fever certificate required on entry.
Questions about this purpose
Do I need a student visa?
For a formal programme, yes (study visa / student permit from the Ghana Immigration Service). For a short course, check with the GIS which authorisation applies.
Transit in Ghana from Algeria
Do you need a transit visa for Ghana?
Transit is one of the purposes of Ghana's ETA, which is free for Algerians (African Union nationals) and applied for online on evisa.immigration.gov.gh. For a transit without leaving the international zone, check on the official portal and with your airline whether an ETA is required. If you enter Ghana, the yellow-fever certificate is required.
Extra documents for this purpose
- Connecting-flight details
- Yellow-fever certificate (if entering)
Questions about this purpose
Do I need an authorisation to transit through Ghana?
Transit is an ETA purpose (free). For a transit without entering, check on evisa.immigration.gov.gh and with your airline.
Fees (ETA)
| ETA (African Union nationals, incl. Algeria) | free |
| Yellow-fever vaccination | per vaccination centre |
Algerians, as nationals of an African Union member state, fall under Ghana's ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization): it is not a visa but a free travel authorisation, obtained online before departure on evisa.immigration.gov.gh (Ghana Immigration Service), for a stay of up to 90 days. Use the Eligibility Checker first: if the result is not "ETA Required", follow the route shown. ⚠️ A yellow-fever vaccination certificate is required on entry. Processing time and minimum passport validity: check on evisa.immigration.gov.gh.
Frequently asked questions
Do Algerians pay a fee to enter Ghana?
Not for the ETA: as nationals of an African Union member state, Algerians fall under the ETA, a free travel authorisation (not a visa) obtained online before departure, for up to 90 days. OuiVisa can handle this.
ETA or e-Visa: what's the difference?
The ETA is a free travel authorisation for African Union nationals (including Algeria), for up to 90 days. The paid e-Visa is for travellers not eligible for the ETA. The Eligibility Checker on evisa.immigration.gov.gh shows the right route.
Do I need a yellow-fever vaccine?
Yes: a valid yellow-fever vaccination certificate is required to enter Ghana and may be checked on arrival; without it, you may be referred to airport health officials.
How do I avoid scams?
The official portal is evisa.immigration.gov.gh (Ghana Immigration Service). The ETA is free: a site charging for the ETA itself, or selling you an e-Visa instead, is not official. OuiVisa uses the official portal.
What about formal study?
The Ghana Immigration Service issues study visas / student permits; ask the GIS (immigration.gov.gh) or the Ghanaian mission competent for Algeria. In-country residence is referred to a licensed adviser.
Is approval guaranteed?
No. Issuance is at the Ghana Immigration Service's discretion; OuiVisa (or a partner agency) prepares and submits the file, but approval is not guaranteed.
Ready to do your Ghana ETA online?
OuiVisa fills the official Ghanaian portal and submits your ETA (free for Algerians, as African Union nationals) — check before submission.
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