Private service: we are an independent visa assistance agency, not the Government of Ghana. You can apply yourself at the official portal evisa.immigration.gov.gh and pay only the government fee.
Ghana eVisa · For United Kingdom passport holders

Ghana eVisa for British citizens — sorted before you fly.

Since 25 May 2026, UK travellers apply for their Ghana visa online through the country's brand-new eVisa portal — no more posting your passport to the Ghana High Commission in London. New systems come with new pitfalls. We review your documents, lodge them correctly on the official system, and track your eVisa until it reaches your inbox.

Document pre-check before lodgement
Email + WhatsApp support
Fees itemised — no surprises
Your result: eVisa

British citizens need an eVisa

A UK passport requires an approved electronic visa before travelling to Ghana. Apply online through the new official portal — standard processing takes 3–5 business days, so allow at least 2 weeks before departure.

Government eVisa fee (single-entry, standard)US$260
Our service feeUS$35
TotalUS$295
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Government fee is set by Ghanaian authorities and confirmed at checkout. 48-hour priority processing available (US$338 government fee).

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Do British citizens need a visa for Ghana?

Yes — UK passport holders need a visa for Ghana, and since 25 May 2026 it's issued electronically. The new eVisa replaces appointments and postal applications through the Ghana High Commission in London. With British Airways flying direct from Heathrow to Accra in about six and a half hours, and one of Europe's largest Ghanaian communities living in the UK, demand is high year-round — and December ("Detty December") books out early. Your eVisa should be approved before departure, because airlines check it at the gate.

How it works

Five steps from enquiry to approved eVisa. We handle the fiddly parts — you plan Accra, Kakum and Cape Coast.

STEP 1

Tell us your trip

Complete our simplified form — about 10 minutes, in plain English, with examples for every field.

STEP 2

Upload documents

Passport bio page, photo, yellow fever certificate, travel plans. We check every file before lodgement.

STEP 3

We fix & lodge

We correct common rejection triggers (blurry scans, mismatched dates) and lodge on the official system.

STEP 4

We track it

You get status updates by email or WhatsApp. If immigration asks for more, we handle the back-and-forth.

STEP 5

eVisa delivered

Your approved eVisa arrives by email. Print it or present it digitally at boarding and on arrival.

Why British travellers use us instead of going direct

You can absolutely apply yourself at evisa.immigration.gov.gh — we say so at the top of every page. Here's the value we add for US$35.

🛡️ Rejection-proofing

Applications bounce for avoidable reasons: blurry passport scans, photos that don't meet spec, missing yellow fever certificates. We catch these before lodgement — and because the US$260 government fee is non-refundable once paid, a bounced DIY application is an expensive mistake.

💬 A human who answers

The official portal has no one to call. With us you get email and WhatsApp support from a real person — including after approval, right up to the check-in desk. Reach us at support@ghanaevisa.org.

🆕 We know the new system

Ghana's eVisa portal launched on 25 May 2026, replacing High Commission applications almost overnight. We work in the new system every day, so your application follows this week's rules — not a pre-2026 blog post.

What British travellers need

The official system asks for more than most travellers expect. Have these ready — we'll tell you if anything needs fixing.

UK passport valid 6+ months beyond your stay, with 2 blank pages
Clear scan of your passport bio page
Recent passport-style photo
Yellow fever vaccination certificate — required for Ghana
Return or onward flight ticket
Confirmed accommodation or host invitation
Arrival details — flight number and address in Ghana

British traveller FAQ

Yes. UK passport holders need an approved eVisa before travel. Since 25 May 2026 the application is fully online through Ghana's new portal — the old High Commission route is being phased out. Standard processing is 3–5 business days; apply at least 2 weeks before departure.
The government fee is US$260 (roughly £205) for a single-entry eVisa with standard processing, US$338 for 48-hour priority, or US$468 for multiple-entry. Our service fee is a flat US$35 for the document pre-check, lodgement, tracking and support — itemised on every receipt. Fees are charged in US dollars.
Yes — Ghana requires proof of yellow fever vaccination, checked in the application and on arrival. Book at an NHS travel clinic or private travel health clinic at least 10 days before departure, and upload your yellow card with the application.
No. We are an independent, privately owned assistance service. The official portal is evisa.immigration.gov.gh, where you can apply yourself and pay only the government fee. People use us for the document pre-check, correct lodgement, tracking and human support.
All fees, processing times and requirements on this page were verified against official Ghanaian government sources in July 2026. The system is new — we re-verify continuously and before lodging every application.

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