Get a Ghana Visa
Important Information
Vaccination CertificateSample of the Business Travel Requirements for an Ghana Visa for UK Citizens
Application Procedure
Applicants should apply for the visa no more than 45 days prior to travel
Consular Fees
The consular fee listed below does not include the Ghana High Commission's processing fee or the Ghana High Commission's "express service fee" where an express service is requested. Please note that this fee is in addition to the visa fee paid online by the applicant.
Passport
The applicant's actual signed passport. The passport must:
- Have at least three consecutive blank visa pages
- Be valid for six months beyond entry date
Photograph(s)
You must provide two colour, passport type photographs that meet the following criteria:
- Be taken within the last three months and printed on high quality photo paper
- Be taken against an all white background
- Be 35 mm by 45mm in size
- Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression with ears visible
- You may wear neither spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes
- Your photos should not be affixed to your application or display evidence of adhesive or staples
Business Introduction Letter
You must provide an original Business Introduction Letter from the applicant's UK employer. All letters must be printed on company letterhead that displays a UK postal address. Use the sample Business Introduction Letter provided at http://cibtvisas.co.uk/forms?formname=Business%20Introduction%20Letter%20Sample.pdf to complete your letter.
Note that most consulates require the Business Cover Letter to be dated within one month of application submission.
Letter of Invitation
A letter of invitation from the company the applicant is visiting. A copy is acceptable. This letter must:
- Be addressed to the Consulate; See directory of Embassies & Consulates for full details
- Be on company letterhead paper
- Include the name of the applicant
- State the purpose of journey
- Match the Business Introduction Letter with regards to the requested number of entries and the length of visa required where a Business Introduction Letter is requested
- Bear the stamp of the inviting company
- Bear the signature of the inviting party
Copy of Passport Identification Page
A copy of the passport information page of the person who signed the invitation must be provided
Proof of Travel Arrangements
Details of travel arrangements. These must be provided as:
- A copy of the hotel confirmation
- A copy of the flight confirmation
Proof of Vaccination
A copy of a COVID-19 vaccination certificate. This certificate must:
- Be an NHS COVID Pass in a letter format (mobile pass or screenshots will not be accepted)
- State the name of the applicant
- Include the date of vaccination
- State the type of COVID-19 vaccine administered
Yellow Fever Certificate
One colour copy of yellow fever certificate
Copy of Signature
A copy of your signature. Please sign the "Ghana High Commission - Applicants Specimen Signature" form which can be found in the VisaCentral application pack.
Visa Application Form
The Ghana High Commission has instituted a web-based visa appointment system and visa application form, which must be printed and signed by the applicant. The visa application form must have no handwritten changes and be free of amendments/correction fluid.
To do this, please use the URL link https://www.ghanahighcommissionuk.com/Passports/VisaApplication.aspx and follow the instructions. VisaCentral can assist the traveller by making the online payment on their behalf.
Applicants must ensure that the visa type selected on the online form matches the visa type requested through VisaCentral. Failure to do this will result in a delay in the visa being processed.
Please ensure that once the form has been completed and signed in the original in the box for Q.11, you print out the following components from the online portal and include them with the rest of your application pack:
- The "Appointment Details" cover sheet
- The "Visa Payment Slip" where the applicant has paid the visa fee online by selecting "Card Payment at Counter"
- The Third Party Authorisation Form
- The fully completed Visa Application Form in duplicate
Failure to supply these documents will result in the non issuance of your visa.
VisaCentral Order Confirmation
Provide the VisaCentral Order Form included in this kit.
Appointment System
The Ghana High Commission operates an appointment system for the submission of visa applications. Applicants must complete the online application and select a date for VisaCentral to submit the application.
Visas will be issued either two or fifteen working days after the date of the scheduled appointment based on the chosen processing time.
Dual Nationals
Applicants holding dual nationality must:
- Apply on their UK passport where a UK passport is held
Or
- Apply on their EU passport where a EU passport is held
Or
- Apply on the passport containing the UK visa/permit if the traveller does not hold a UK or EU passport
Important Information
Vaccination CertificateSample of the Tourist Travel Requirements for an Ghana Visa for UK Citizens
Application Procedure
Applicants should apply for the visa no more than 45 days prior to travel
Consular Fees
The consular fee listed below does not include the Ghana High Commission's processing fee or the Ghana High Commission's "express service fee" where an express service is requested. Please note that this fee is in addition to the visa fee paid online by the applicant.
Passport
The applicant's actual signed passport. The passport must:
- Have at least three consecutive blank visa pages
- Be valid for six months beyond entry date
Photograph(s)
You must provide two colour, passport type photographs that meet the following criteria:
- Be taken within the last three months and printed on high quality photo paper
- Be taken against an all white background
- Be 35 mm by 45mm in size
- Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression with ears visible
- You may wear neither spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes
- Your photos should not be affixed to your application or display evidence of adhesive or staples
Proof of Travel Arrangements
Details of travel arrangements. These must be provided as:
- A copy of the hotel confirmation
- A copy of the flight confirmation
Yellow Fever Certificate
One colour copy of yellow fever certificate
Proof of Vaccination
A copy of a COVID-19 vaccination certificate. This certificate must:
- Be an NHS COVID Pass in a letter format (mobile pass or screenshots will not be accepted)
- State the name of the applicant
- Include the date of vaccination
- State the type of COVID-19 vaccine administered
Copy of Signature
A copy of your signature. Please sign the "Ghana High Commission - Applicants Specimen Signature" form which can be found in the VisaCentral application pack.
Visa Application Form
The Ghana High Commission has instituted a web-based visa appointment system and visa application form, which must be printed and signed by the applicant. The visa application form must have no handwritten changes and be free of amendments/correction fluid.
To do this, please use the URL link https://www.ghanahighcommissionuk.com/Passports/VisaApplication.aspx and follow the instructions. VisaCentral can assist the traveller by making the online payment on their behalf.
Applicants must ensure that the visa type selected on the online form matches the visa type requested through VisaCentral. Failure to do this will result in a delay in the visa being processed.
Please ensure that once the form has been completed and signed in the original in the box for Q.11, you print out the following components from the online portal and include them with the rest of your application pack:
- The "Appointment Details" cover sheet
- The "Visa Payment Slip" where the applicant has paid the visa fee online by selecting "Card Payment at Counter"
- The Third Party Authorisation Form
- The fully completed Visa Application Form in duplicate
Failure to supply these documents will result in the non issuance of your visa.
VisaCentral Order Confirmation
Provide the VisaCentral Order Form included in this kit.
Appointment System
The Ghana High Commission operates an appointment system for the submission of visa applications. Applicants must complete the online application and select a date for VisaCentral to submit the application.
Visas will be issued either two or fifteen working days after the date of the scheduled appointment based on the chosen processing time.
Dual Nationals
Applicants holding dual nationality must:
- Apply on their UK passport where a UK passport is held
Or
- Apply on their EU passport where a EU passport is held
Or
- Apply on the passport containing the UK visa/permit if the traveller does not hold a UK or EU passport
