Turkey Visa from Ghana — e-Visa & Sticker Visa (2026)
Turkey is one of the top business and shopping destinations for Ghanaians — Istanbul's Laleli and Merter districts are a magnet for traders importing clothing, fabrics and electronics. Most Ghanaians must apply for a sticker visa at the Turkish Embassy in Accra, but a narrow group qualifies for the cheaper e-Visa online.
Last verified: November 2025 against the Republic of Türkiye e-Visa portal (evisa.gov.tr) and the Turkish Embassy in Accra (accra.be.mfa.gov.tr). See editorial policy.
Can Ghanaians get a Turkey e-Visa?
A regular Ghanaian passport is not eligible for the standard Turkey e-Visa. However, you qualify if you hold a valid visa or residence permit from:
- The USA, UK, Ireland, or any Schengen country
- That document must be valid for the entire duration of your stay in Turkey
If you qualify, the e-Visa is issued in minutes at evisa.gov.tr for USD 60 (single entry, 30 days). You print it and carry it with your passport.
Diplomatic and service passports follow a separate bilateral arrangement and are visa-free for short stays.
Sticker visa at the Turkish Embassy, Accra
If you don't hold one of the qualifying foreign visas, you apply in person at the Turkish Embassy on No. 6, 4th Norla Street, North Labone, Accra. Appointments are booked via email — there is no online booking system as of 2026.
Required documents
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond return date with 2 blank pages.
- Completed visa application form (download from the embassy website).
- Two recent biometric photos, white background, 5 × 6 cm.
- Confirmed return flight reservation.
- Hotel reservations for every night of stay.
- Travel medical insurance covering Turkey, minimum EUR 30,000.
- Bank statements: last 6 months, stamped by the bank. Minimum recommended balance USD 3,000 equivalent for a 2-week trip.
- Employment letter (or business registration + tax clearance for self-employed traders).
- For traders: invitation letter from the Turkish supplier or trade fair organiser.
Fees and processing time
- Single-entry tourist: USD 60
- Multiple-entry tourist: USD 200
- Business visa: USD 165
- Transit: USD 50
- Pay in cash USD or the cedi equivalent at the embassy's daily rate.
- Processing: 15–30 working days. The embassy often refers files to Ankara for security clearance, which adds 2–3 weeks.
Tips for traders and frequent travellers
- If you trade regularly, apply for a multiple-entry visa from the start — the unit fee is much lower per trip.
- Carry copies of previous Turkish entry/exit stamps when renewing — strong travel history is the single biggest approval factor.
- Customs at Istanbul Airport (IST and SAW) inspects Ghanaian traders' luggage closely. Keep all supplier invoices to declare goods properly on return at Kotoka.
- Avoid agents who promise approval in 3–5 days — sticker visas always go through Ankara security clearance.