Ghana Passport Ranking: Visa-Free Countries and Visa Requirements

GhanaThis country’s passport is ranked No. 123 globally.Last check:Last update:
Mobility Score72

How Do We Rank It?

passportreports.com's AI-supported ranking model ranks passports by mobility score, a metric that combines visa-free entry, visa on arrival, and electronic travel authorization access. When scores are tied, it first compares the number of visa-free destinations, then destinations accessible with electronic travel authorization, and finally visa-on-arrival destinations. Review the algorithm used in our methodology.

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Passport Mobility Over Time

Annual Mobility Score and global ranking history for this passport.

Mobility History Table
YearMobility ScoreGlobal Rank
202059105
202162124
202272128
202375124
202475120
202576114
202672123
Population
35,697,557(2026 est.)
Official language
English
Government type
Presidential republic
Continent
Africa
Capital
Accra
Currency
Ghanaian cedi
Area
238,535 km²
Phone code
+233

Ghana: Other Rankings

Welcoming rankWelcoming Countries
117th out of 199 countries
Within-Language RankingEnglish
45th out of 60 countries
Form-of-Government RankingPresidential Republic
32nd out of 57 countries
WTO Members RankingWTO Member Countries
115th out of 159 countries
African Union RankingAfrican Union Countries
14th out of 54 countries
Commonwealth RankingCommonwealth Countries
42nd out of 56 countries
G77 RankingG77 Countries
71st out of 132 countries

Key Destination Access

USARequired

A valid visa is required before travel.

United KingdomRequired

A valid visa is required before travel.

CanadaRequired

A valid visa is required before travel.

Schengen AreaRequired

A valid visa is required before travel.

About Ghana

Ghana lies along the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa, sharing borders with three neighboring countries. Its geography transitions from sandy beaches and coastal plains to dense rainforests and northern savannahs. The Volta River basin dominates the eastern half, with Lake Volta stretching inland. This varied terrain supports a wide range of agricultural activities and natural habitats.

Life in Ghana is marked by a strong sense of community and vibrant cultural expression. Markets in cities like Accra and Kumasi bustle with traders selling colorful fabrics, spices, and art. Music and dance are integral to daily life, with highlife and contemporary sounds filling local venues. Traditional ceremonies, such as chieftaincy installations and harvest festivals, remain widely observed.

Ghana is recognized as a stable democracy in a region of varied political fortunes. It participates actively in West African diplomacy and peacekeeping efforts. The country maintains cordial relations with both Western nations and fellow African states. Travelers find Ghana accessible, with its passport offering reasonable entry options for global movement.