🇲🇾 Malaysia visa requirements for Ghanaian citizens
Ghanaian citizens need an e-visa for Malaysia, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Entry rules for Ghana passport holders
Before traveling to Malaysia, Ghanaian citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official Malaysia government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Malaysia immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Ghanaian passport ranks #131 worldwide, opening 66 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (42 visa-free, 22 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Malaysia is not among them — it is one of the 94 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The reverse trip is easier: Malaysian citizens can enter Ghana visa on arrival.
Across South-Eastern Asia as a whole, 4 of 11 destinations are open to Ghanaian travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Malaysia
- Capital
- Kuala Lumpur
- Region
- South-Eastern Asia
- Currency
- Malaysian ringgit (RM)
- Languages
- English, Malay
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Frequently asked questions
Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
Ghanaian citizens need an e-visa for Malaysia, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Can Ghanaian citizens apply online for entry to Malaysia?
Yes. Malaysia offers an online e-visa for Ghana passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in Malaysia?
The currency in Malaysia is the Malaysian ringgit (RM). The capital city is Kuala Lumpur.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: e-Visa for Ghanaian citizens traveling to Malaysia. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Malaysia embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.