Visas Ghana

UPDATE: Effective 06 June 2011 Ghana application forms have to be completed online. Please refer to link in Visa Application Form section below.

You will Need a visa for Ghana unless you are a citizen of one of the following countries:

Benin, Guinea, Burkina Faso, Cote DâIvoire, Mali, Nigeria, Togo, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Niger, Liberia, Cape Verde, Guinea Bissau, Gambia, Persons in direct Airside Transit and holders of German and Cuban diplomatic passports travelling to Ghana for a period not exceeding three months.

Types of Ghana Visas

Tourist Visas: Valid for either 3 months 1 year or 2 years from the date of issue, Single or Multiple

Business Visas: Valid for either 3 months 1 year or 2 years from the date of issue, Single or Multiple

Study Visas: Valid for either 3 months 1 year or 2 years from the date of issue, Single or Multiple 

Transit Visas: Valid for either 3 months 1year or 2 years from the date of issue, Single or Multiple   

There are three services available for processing visas to Ghana, 7 working days, 3 working days or next working day.

Remember to allow yourself enough time to obtain your visa and to make your travel arrangements 

To obtain your visa you will need to submit the following documents:

Passport

You need to lodge your actual passport, which will remain at the Consulate until the visa is granted. Your passport should still be valid at least 6 months after your exit date from the country. Two empty pages are required to place the visa.

Passport – Type Photo

Please provide 2 recent passport-type photos on a light or white background

Visa Application Form

Two completed copies of the visa application form are required, please print the forms on A4 paper and sign both copies. These forms must be completed online at

https://www.ghanahighcommissionuk.com/Passports/GhcVisa.aspx

Additional documents required

Transit visa

If you are applying for a transit visa you will need to show a valid onward visa and an international air ticket to your country of destination 

Tourist visa

No additional documents are requires

Business visa

 If you are applying for a business visa you will need to provide a UK company letter confirming your visit to Ghana. If you are travelling to Ghana on Business at the request of a Ghanaian company then your hosts in Ghana need to provide a letter of invitation. The UK company letter must be an original.

Other documents required

All NON UK passport holders should have proof of UK residency in their passport.

Ghana Consulate fees

We provide a visa lodging service here in London, UK and can lodge your application on your behalf for a fee of GBP80.00 + VAT plus the relevant consulate fees listed below:  

Visa fees for citizens of the UK (other nationalities please contact us for details and rates)

No.	Visa Type	7 working days	3 working days	Next working day
1	Single Transit Visa	£20.00	£40.00	£70.00
2	Mutiple Transit Visa	£55.00	£75.00	£105.00
3	Single Entry Visa (3 Months)	£50.00	£70.00	£100.00
4	Mutiple Entry Visa (6 Months)	£70.00	£90.00	£120.00
5	Mutiple Entry Visa (1 Year)	£110.00	£130.00	£160.00
6	Mutiple Entry Visa (2 Years)	£160.00	£180.00	£210.00

If you require assistance or have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at: visas@ctmslondon.co.uk