Can I drive in Ghana with a foreign driver's license?

No please! You need to apply for an The International Driving Permit (IDP) also referred to as International Driving License (IDL) this will permit you to drive abroad. read more

Foreign drivers who do not have an International driving permit issued under the Vienna Convention may not use their foreign driver licenses to drive in Ghana. Holders of foreign driver licenses must convert their driving permits in Ghanaian driver licenses. read more

Expats with an IDP are allowed to drive up to a year. After that you will have to get yourself a Ghanaian driving licence but the process is quite staightforward and just involves your presenting your IDP along with four passport pictures at the Transport Dept. Hope this helps. For more information check out the Transport and Driving in Ghana page. read more