Ghana e-Visa for citizens of the United Kingdom: online application, fees and processing time 2026

Yes. British citizens must obtain a visa to enter Ghana, regardless of the purpose of the visit (tourism, visiting family, business). There is no visa exemption for UK nationals: the authorisation must be secured before you travel, not simply on arrival. Make sure your British passport is valid, has sufficient remaining validity and has blank pages available. Because entry requirements can change, confirm the current application channel with the official mission before booking a non-changeable flight.

The published fee is the government charge alone. Two or three other lines are added before the visa is in the passport, and they are what makes the final bill.

• Government feeNot published in a source we can verify

  Paid to the state, non-refundable if the visa is refused.

• Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top

  Never compulsory. An intermediary fills the form for you, it does not change the decision or the processing time.

We only display amounts published by an official source. Confirm the total before paying anything.

The documents usually requested are: a valid British passport with blank pages, recent passport photos meeting the required specifications, proof of accommodation or a letter of invitation, a return air ticket, and (crucially) an international yellow-fever vaccination certificate. This yellow-fever certificate is mandatory to enter Ghana: it may be checked at the visa stage and on arrival, and travelling without it can result in refusal of entry. Because the exact list can vary by visa type and your circumstances, refer to the official list published by the mission before finalising your file.

From the UK, a Ghana visa application is lodged with the Ghana High Commission in London, the mission responsible for UK residents, or through the applicable e-visa channel where it is available for your situation. The process generally involves completing a form, providing supporting documents and paying the fee. The fee amount and the exact method of submission (in person, by post, via a partner service or through an online platform) vary: check the official Ghana High Commission or Ghana Immigration Service website (gis.gov.gh) for the current route so you avoid unofficial intermediaries.

The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in the United Kingdom but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.

Processing times vary with the season, the visa type and the submission method: apply well in advance, ideally several weeks before departure, and avoid buying a non-refundable ticket until your visa has been issued. Plan to get your yellow-fever vaccination early, as the certificate only becomes valid after a set period from the injection date. Keep copies of all your documents and double-check the accuracy of the details you enter (spelling, passport numbers, dates). For exact fees and timeframes, contact the official mission directly.

The most common mistake is assuming British nationals are visa-exempt or that a visa on arrival is enough: neither is true, authorisation must be obtained before travel. A second frequent pitfall is overlooking the yellow-fever certificate, which is a full entry condition, not a mere recommendation. Beware too of unofficial third-party sites that charge inflated fees: always use the Ghana High Commission in London or the Ghana Immigration Service. Finally, do not travel on a passport with insufficient validity. If you are unsure about the application channel, the fee or the current health requirement, confirm with the official mission.