Laws and customs
Same-sex relations are a criminal offence. A law passed on 28 February 2024 toughens penalties; challenged in the Supreme Court, it is not yet in force, but homophobic acts are increasing.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Ghana, useful informationGOV.UK (FCDO), Ghana travel advice: safety and securitySmoking is banned in public places outside designated areas, and strongly frowned upon.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Ghana, useful informationPhotographing military installations and airports is strictly prohibited; ask permission before photographing people or public buildings.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Ghana, useful informationPossessing and using drugs is heavily punished.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Ghana, useful informationThe country is deeply religious and mainly Christian; Muslims (about 25%) are the majority in the north.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Ghana, useful information
Sources for this guide
- France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Ghana, useful information · Source updated: September 15, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- GOV.UK (FCDO), Ghana travel advice: safety and security · Source updated: July 2, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
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