Get a Ghana Visa
Sample of the Business Travel Requirements for an Ghana Visa for UK Citizens
Passport
The applicant's actual passport. The passport must:
- Have at least three blank visa pages with two of the pages facing each other
- Be valid for six months beyond entry date
Photographs
Two passport sized colour photographs. The photographs must:
- Have a white background
- Be taken within the last six months
Business Introduction Letter
An original letter of introduction from the applicant's UK employer. This letter must:
- Be addressed to the High Commission
- Be on company letterhead paper
- Include the name of the applicant
- Specify the purpose of journey
- Include the name of the organisation(s) to be visited
- Specify the requested number of entries and the length of visa required
- Include an acceptance of financial responsibility for the applicant
- Be signed by the applicant's supervisor or the company's HR department
Letter of Invitation
A letter of invitation from the company the applicant is visiting. A copy is acceptable. This letter must:
- Be on company letterhead paper
- Include the name of the applicant
- State the purpose of journey
- Specify the requested number of entries and the length of visa required
Visa Application Form
The Consulate of Ghana has instituted a web-based visa appointment system and visa application form, which must be printed and signed by the applicant in duplicate. In order to fulfil this particular requirement, the applicant has two options:
1. The Applicant can complete the online process themselves
To do this, please use the URL link https://www.ghanahighcommissionuk.com/Passports/VisaApplication.aspx and follow the instructions. CIBT 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 CIBT. Failure to do this will result in a delay in the visa being processed.
More details on how to navigate the website can be found in the section below entitled Ghana Online Application Process.
Please ensure that once the form has been completed, 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 fully completed Visa Application Form in duplicate
Failure to supply these documents will result in the non issuance of your visa.
2. CIBT completes the online process on the applicant's behalf
CIBT can assist the traveller in completing the online application form and making the online payment, which can be a time consuming process. This is offered as a Premium Service at a cost of £50 in addition to all other service fees and current CIBT handling fees.
In order to facilitate this, please complete the CIBT Ghana Questionnaire at the bottom of this document. All questions must be answered as they are mandatory fields on the Ghana High Commission website.
Once CIBT has completed the online process you will receive an email with simple instructions on how to download and print the form which must be signed by the applicant in duplicate and then sent to CIBT for processing.
CIBT Order Confirmation
For orders placed on the CIBT website, a copy of the Online Order Confirmation which is sent to you via email, must be submitted.
For all other orders, and where applicable, a completed Manual Order Form should be submitted.
Appointment System
The Consulate of Ghana operates an appointment system for the submission of visa applications. Applicants must complete the online application via the Embassy website, (see instructions), and select a date for CIBT to attend the interview and submit the application from the available appointments.
Visas will be issued either two, four or eight working days after the date of the scheduled appointment based on the chosen processing time.
For example, an appointment date of Monday 1st August, with a selected processing time of eight working days, would mean that the visa should be issued on Wednesday 10th August.
Please note that the current waiting time for an appointment is 3-4 weeks.
Sample of the Tourist Travel Requirements for an Ghana Visa for UK Citizens
Passport
The applicant's actual passport. The passport must:
- Have at least three blank visa pages with two of the pages facing each other
- Be valid for six months beyond entry date
Photographs
Two passport sized colour photographs. The photographs must:
- Have a white background
- Be taken within the last six months
Visa Application Form
The Consulate of Ghana has instituted a web-based visa appointment system and visa application form, which must be printed and signed by the applicant in duplicate. In order to fulfil this particular requirement, the applicant has two options:
1. The Applicant can complete the online process themselves
To do this, please use the URL link https://www.ghanahighcommissionuk.com/Passports/VisaApplication.aspx and follow the instructions. CIBT 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 CIBT. Failure to do this will result in a delay in the visa being processed.
More details on how to navigate the website can be found in the section below entitled Ghana Online Application Process.
Please ensure that once the form has been completed, 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 fully completed Visa Application Form in duplicate
Failure to supply these documents will result in the non issuance of your visa.
2. CIBT completes the online process on the applicant's behalf
CIBT can assist the traveller in completing the online application form and making the online payment, which can be a time consuming process. This is offered as a Premium Service at a cost of £50 in addition to all other service fees and current CIBT handling fees.
In order to facilitate this, please complete the CIBT Ghana Questionnaire at the bottom of this document. All questions must be answered as they are mandatory fields on the Ghana High Commission website.
Once CIBT has completed the online process you will receive an email with simple instructions on how to download and print the form which must be signed by the applicant in duplicate and then sent to CIBT for processing.
CIBT Order Confirmation
For orders placed on the CIBT website, a copy of the Online Order Confirmation which is sent to you via email, must be submitted.
For all other orders, and where applicable, a completed Manual Order Form should be submitted.
Appointment System
The Consulate of Ghana operates an appointment system for the submission of visa applications. Applicants must complete the online application via the Embassy website, (see instructions), and select a date for CIBT to attend the interview and submit the application from the available appointments.
Visas will be issued either two, four or eight working days after the date of the scheduled appointment based on the chosen processing time.
For example, an appointment date of Monday 1st August, with a selected processing time of eight working days, would mean that the visa should be issued on Wednesday 10th August.
Please note that the current waiting time for an appointment is 3-4 weeks.