Travel advisory · GhanaSome governments advise against travel to parts of Ghana.The warnings cover only these areas: Upper East border areas, Bawku, Upper West border areas.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
- Upper East border areas · avoid all travel · Germany, France, US
- Bawku · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, UK
- Upper West border areas · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, France
Also named by one government: Garu (Germany), Nalerigu (Germany), North East border areas (Germany), Tempane (Germany), Walewale (Germany), Zebilla (Germany), 25 km strip along the Burkina Faso border (Canada), Bimbila to Ghana–Togo border (France), Côte d'Ivoire border, Bono Region (Germany), Côte d'Ivoire border, north-west part (France), Côte d'Ivoire border, Savannah Region (Germany), Gambaga to Chunbawso Togo border strip (France), Gbele National Park and surroundings (France), Northeast Region (US), Northern areas of the country (Italy), Savannah Region west of the N12 highway (US), Sawla-Kuna-Talba District, Savannah Region (Italy), Upper West Region (US)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | No advice against the whole country (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Exercise increased caution (regional advisories) | Jul 7, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | Erhöhte Vorsicht im übrigen Land (Kriminalität, landesweite Demonstrationen) (regional advisories) | Oct 13, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Exercise increased caution in Ghana due to crime | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Increased caution (yellow zone) for the rest of the country (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 3, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
