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British Embassy in Ghana

1 embassy

The United Kingdom is represented in Ghana by 1 mission: an embassy in Accra. Ghanaian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.

British Embassy in Accra

High Commission of the United Kingdom in Accra

High Commission · Accra

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Website: gov.uk
Head of mission: Christian Rogg

The British embassy is in Accra, the capital of Ghana. The head of mission on record is Christian Rogg. Its website is linked on its page.

United Kingdom visa for Ghanaian citizens

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United Kingdom visa requirements for citizens of Ghana

Standard Visitor visa (up to 6 months)
Visitor in Transit visa (landside)
Student and work routes (brief)
Fee: £135
5 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Ghanaian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel. From Ghana, the application is made at the British embassy in Accra or through a visa centre appointed by the United Kingdom.

Ghana’s missions in the United Kingdom

Missions of Ghana in the United Kingdom (1)

In return, Ghana has an embassy in the United Kingdom, in London.

Good to know

The United Kingdom in Ghana

Worldwide, the United Kingdom has 280 missions in 168 countries; one of them is in Ghana.

Travel to Ghana for British citizens

British citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Ghana. In Ghana, British citizens can turn to the British embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the British embassy in Ghana is closed

The British embassy in Ghana closes on Ghana’s public holidays, the next being Farmers' Day on Friday 4 December 2026, Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and Boxing Day on Saturday 26 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of the United Kingdom, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.