Ghana travel guide for Canadians

Canadians need a visa to enter Ghana. Apply online for an e-visa before you travel; processing time to confirm with the official portal. Confirm current entry rules with the Ghanaian embassy or the official e-visa portal before you book.

Most flights from Toronto connect in Europe and take about 13 hours total.

Canadian passport holders must obtain a visa before entering Ghana. The e-visa portal issues single-entry visas; check current validity and fee on the official portal. Confirm passport validity rules with official sources.

Visa on arrival is not generally available for Canadians; confirm current entry rules with the Ghanaian embassy or the official e-visa portal before travel.

Apply online at the Ghana e-visa portal, print the approval email, and carry it with you.

Most flights from Canada connect in Europe (e.g., Amsterdam, London) with a total travel time of about 13 hours from Toronto to Accra.

Ghana is on UTC+0 year-round; Toronto is UTC-5 (standard) or UTC-4 (daylight). There is no daylight saving in Ghana, so the time difference shifts between 4 and 5 hours depending on the season.