Do you qualify?
- You are travelling for a holiday, sightseeing or to visit family or friends
- You won’t work or do business during your visit
- You have a return ticket and a yellow fever certificate
Documents you'll need
| Document | Details | Needed |
|---|---|---|
| Passport | Valid for at least 6 months, with blank pages | Required |
| Photo | Passport-style photo | Required |
| Return flight booking | Required | |
| Accommodation or invitation | Hotel booking, or an invitation letter from your host with a copy of their ID | Required |
| Yellow fever certificate | Yellow fever vaccination certificate | Required |
We give you a full checklist for your circumstances at your consultation.
What a Ghana tourist visa covers
The Ghana tourist visa is for holidays, sightseeing and visiting family or friends. It doesn't cover business meetings or work. For business trips, see our Ghana business visa page.
Tourist visa or e-Tourist visa?
Ghana also offers an e-Tourist visa, applied for online so you keep your passport. The High Commission visa suits travellers who prefer a visa in their passport or whose case doesn't fit the eVisa. We'll tell you which is best for your trip.
Yellow fever certificate
Ghana requires all arriving travellers to show a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. Get vaccinated at least 10 days before you travel, at a registered yellow fever centre.
Ghana tourist visa help from Manchester
We're based in Manchester city centre and handle Ghana tourist visa applications for travellers across the UK. Before you travel, read the UK government's foreign travel advice for Ghana.
How we help
- Check your eligibility and confirm the right route at your consultation
- Give you a personalised document checklist
- Prepare and complete your application forms
- Review all evidence against the current rules before submission
- Keep you updated until you have a decision
Fees and timescales
| Service | Visa length | Embassy fee (incl. VAT) | Our fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Tourist visa application completed and checked | Ask us | – | Call for price | – |
| Urgent Everything in Standard, with the fastest processing available | Ask us | – | Call for price | – |
The embassy fee includes the visa centre charges and VAT. It can depend on your nationality and the number of entries, so we confirm it before you pay.
Returning your passport
| Delivery option | Price |
|---|---|
| Special Delivery | £15 |
| Special Delivery by 9am | £45 |
| Saturday Guaranteed | £55 |
| Saturday by 9am | £65 |
| Courier | We’ll quote |
Common questions
Can I visit family on a Ghana tourist visa?
Yes. Visiting family or friends is covered by the Ghana tourist visa. You'll need an invitation letter from your host with a copy of their ID.
How long does a Ghana tourist visa take?
High Commission processing times vary. Allow several weeks, and longer around Christmas and festival periods.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate?
Yes. Ghana requires a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate for entry, and you'll need to upload it with your application.