Ghana Consulates & Embassies Worldwide: 2026 Directory

Ghana maintains embassies, high commissions, consulates-general, permanent missions, and honorary consulates around the world to represent Ghana’s diplomatic interests and provide services to Ghanaian citizens and other members of the public.

Depending on the office, services can include:

• Ghanaian passport applications.
• Emergency travel certificates.
• Attestation and legalization of documents.
• Citizenship and renunciation documentation.
• Ghana Card registration at participating locations.
• Consular assistance for Ghanaians abroad.
• Assistance during detention, hospitalization, emergencies, or deaths abroad.
• Trade, investment, diplomatic, and diaspora services.

However, two major changes make older Ghana mission directories increasingly unreliable.

First, Ghana launched its national e-Visa platform on May 25, 2026. Tourist and business travelers who qualify should now begin with the official Ghana Immigration Service e-Visa portal rather than assuming they must submit a traditional visa application through a Ghanaian embassy.

Second, Ghana’s government is increasingly centralizing passport and Ghana Card systems through national online portals. The mission is often where biometrics or final consular processing takes place, but the application frequently begins online.

Table of Contents

1. Ghana Missions Worldwide
2. How Many Ghana Missions Are There?
3. Major Ghana Missions and Official Websites
4. Embassy vs High Commission vs Consulate
5. Services Available at Ghana Missions
6. Ghana e-Visa: Do You Still Apply at an Embassy?
7. Passport Applications Abroad
8. Ghana Card Applications Abroad
9. Dual Citizenship and Citizenship Services
10. Police Clearance From Abroad
11. Emergency Travel Certificates
12. How to Book an Appointment
13. Choosing the Correct Mission
14. If Your Country Has No Ghana Mission
15. Current Fees and Processing Times
16. Before You Visit
17. What Documents Do You Need?
18. Sources

Ghana Missions Worldwide

The safest way to find a Ghanaian mission is through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Official MFA regional directories currently include Ghanaian missions across:

• Africa.
• Europe.
• The Americas.
• Asia and the Pacific.
• The Middle East.

Official Ministry of Foreign Affairs: https://mfa.gov.gh/

How Many Ghana Embassies and Consulates Are There?

Older versions of this guide stated a precise worldwide total.

That is no longer advisable because Ghana’s current Ministry of Foreign Affairs website contains different totals on different official pages.

For example:

• The MFA homepage currently displays 61 Ghana missions abroad.
• The MFA About page states that Ghana maintains 55 embassies, high commissions and consulates-general, supported by 59 honorary consulates.
• Other current MFA page footers still state 51 diplomatic missions, six consulates-general and 58 honorary consulates.

Those figures may reflect different definitions, updating cycles, newly established posts, or older content that has not yet been synchronized.

Major Ghana Missions and Official Websites

The following are some of the missions most frequently used by GhanaCitizenship.com readers.

Rather than permanently publishing office hours and every telephone number inside this article, use the official mission link for live contact details before traveling.

Embassy vs High Commission vs Consulate: What’s the Difference?

Embassy

An embassy is Ghana’s principal diplomatic mission to another country and is normally headed by an ambassador.

Embassies handle diplomatic relations and may also operate a consular section.

Do not assume every embassy offers every public service. Passport, Ghana Card, legalization, and citizenship services depend on the facilities available at that mission.

High Commission

A high commission performs essentially the same diplomatic role as an embassy but is the terminology traditionally used between Commonwealth countries.

Examples include Ghana’s missions in:

• London.
• Ottawa.
• Nairobi.
• Pretoria.
• Kuala Lumpur.

Consulate-General

A consulate-general is a professional Ghanaian consular post headed by a consul-general.

These posts often exist in major commercial or population centers outside the host country’s capital.

Examples include:

• New York.
• Toronto.
• Dubai.
• Lagos.
• Jeddah.
• Guangzhou.

A consulate-general can provide substantial consular services, but its exact authority depends on the post.

Permanent Mission

A permanent mission primarily represents Ghana before an international organization such as:

• The United Nations.
• World Trade Organization.
• Other multilateral institutions.

It should not automatically be treated as a substitute for the nearest normal embassy or consulate.

Honorary Consulate

An honorary consul generally provides more limited assistance.

An honorary consulate can help with:

• Community relations.
• Trade and investment facilitation.
• General information.
• Some emergency liaison functions.

Do not assume an honorary consulate can perform biometric passport processing, issue travel documents, process citizenship forms, or perform another service unless the Ghana government specifically says that office is authorized to do so.

Services You Can Get at Ghana Missions

Services vary by mission.

Common examples include:

• Ghanaian passport biometrics and application processing.
• Emergency travel certificates.
• Attestation and legalization.
• Citizenship forms and submissions.
• Renunciation documentation.
• Ghana Card enrollment at participating missions.
• Registration of Ghanaian citizens living abroad.
• Welfare assistance.
• Detention and prison visits where appropriate.
• Assistance following serious illness, death, or emergency.
• Repatriation documentation for human remains.
• Trade, diplomatic and diaspora services.

Some services that were traditionally handled through missions now have their own national online platform.

Ghana e-Visa: Do You Still Apply at an Embassy?

For many travelers, no.

Ghana launched its national electronic visa system on May 25, 2026.

The official e-Visa platform allows eligible travelers to:

• Check visa eligibility by nationality.
• Create an account.
• Apply online.
• Upload supporting documents.
• Pay online.
• Track the application.
• Receive the approved e-Visa electronically.

The official portal currently covers tourist and business visas and includes travelers from more than 190 countries in its eligibility database.

Official Ghana e-Visa portal:

https://evisa.immigration.gov.gh/

Current General e-Visa Requirements

The official portal currently lists:

• Passport valid for at least six months beyond the intended stay.
• Recent passport photograph.
• Supporting documentation appropriate to the visa type.
• Travel details.
• Accommodation information.
• Valid payment method.
• Active email address.
• Yellow fever vaccination evidence at the port of entry.

Tourist applicants also provide travel itinerary and accommodation information.

Business applicants provide an invitation and relevant company documentation.

Ghana Passport Applications Abroad

Ghanaian passports are issued through the Passport Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The national passport portal now supports applications in Ghana and at participating Ghana missions abroad.

Official passport portal:

https://passport.mfa.gov.gh/

Find a Passport Application Centre Abroad

The Passport Office maintains an official international PAC locator.

Find Ghana Passport Application Centres Worldwide

Use that list rather than assuming that every embassy or honorary consulate can capture passport biometrics.

Current First-Time Passport Documents

The national Passport Office currently lists:

• Printed and signed online passport application.
• Ghana-issued birth certificate.
• Ghana Card.
• Proof of profession where applicable.
• Parent or guardian Ghana Card/passport where applicable for minors.
• Parental consent documentation where required.
• Processing-fee receipt.
• Self-addressed prepaid return envelope at missions that require one.

Applicants must bring originals for verification at the biometric appointment.

Biometrics Are Normally In Person

Passport applicants abroad should expect an in-person biometric appointment at the participating mission or Passport Application Centre.

The fact that the application begins online does not mean that a new biometric passport can normally be completed entirely by mail.

Ghana Card Applications Abroad

The National Identification Authority is expanding Ghana Card registration to Ghanaians living abroad.

NIA states that Ghanaian citizens aged zero and above who live outside Ghana are eligible to register.

Registration abroad is conducted through participating Ghana missions and is being implemented in phases.

Official NIA diaspora page:

Registration of Ghanaians Living Abroad

Current Mandatory Evidence

An applicant can currently establish eligibility through one of the following:

• Original Ghana birth certificate.
• Original valid Ghanaian passport.
• Evidence of acquired Ghanaian citizenship, such as a registration or naturalization certificate.
• Approved vouching through an Oath of Identity process where applicable.

Current 2026 Ghana Card Fees Abroad

Always confirm that the mission you plan to visit is currently participating in diaspora Ghana Card enrollment before traveling.

Dual Citizenship and Other Citizenship Services Abroad

Ghana missions can assist with citizenship-related documentation, but the mission itself does not make the final legal decision on citizenship.

Citizenship services are administered principally through Ghana’s Ministry of the Interior.

Dual Citizenship Form 10

The Ministry currently allows Dual Citizenship Form 10 to be obtained through:

• The Ministry of the Interior in Ghana, or
• Ghanaian diplomatic missions abroad.

The current initial Form 10 checklist includes:

• Application addressed to the Minister for the Interior.
• Form 10.
• Copies of the bio-data pages of the Ghanaian and foreign passports.
• Four recent passport photographs.
• Foreign naturalization certificate where applicable.

For certain children born outside Ghana, birth and parental documentation is also required.

Form 10 Does Not Create Dual Citizenship

Eligible Ghanaian dual nationals should also understand that Ghanaian dual citizenship does not arise because a plastic card or Form 10 certificate has been issued.

Current Ghana government guidance following litigation over dual-nationality documentation recognizes that eligible dual nationals cannot be required to produce a dual citizenship card as a condition for exercising ordinary citizenship rights.

Form 10 remains available as official documentary evidence.

Renunciation

Some Ghana missions accept renunciation applications for onward processing to the Minister for the Interior.

Renunciation is a serious legal action. It does not become effective merely because documents have been submitted to an embassy.

How to Get a Ghana Police Clearance While Abroad

A Ghana police clearance certificate is issued by the Ghana Police Service, not by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Ghana Police Service now operates an online eServices portal.

Official portal:

https://eservices.police.gov.gh/

The system supports different categories of vetting, including applications for people living outside Ghana.

Current instructions state that a non-resident applicant may need to upload the passport information page and follow the application process through the Police eServices portal.

Some Ghana missions also publish instructions explaining police-clearance procedures or can issue supporting letters, but the police certificate itself is produced through the Ghana Police process.

Emergency Travel Certificates

A Ghana Emergency Travel Certificate is intended for a Ghanaian who urgently needs to travel to Ghana but does not possess a usable Ghanaian passport.

Requirements vary by mission.

For example, the Ghana Embassy in Washington currently states that its Travel Certificate:

• Is available only to people who can establish Ghanaian nationality.
• Is for a single journey to Ghana.
• Cannot be used for the return journey to the United States.
• Is valid for one month.
• Requires evidence of Ghanaian nationality.
• Requires passport photographs.
• Requires an interview.

If your passport was lost or stolen, the mission can require additional evidence and a police report.

Contact the mission before traveling to the office because emergency document procedures are highly mission-specific.

How to Book a Ghana Mission Appointment Online

There is no single universal appointment workflow for every Ghanaian consular service worldwide.

Instead, start with the national portal for the service you need.

Many missions require appointments for passport biometrics and other in-person services.

Other services may permit postal submission.

Do not assume that a rule published by Washington, London, Toronto, Dubai, or another mission automatically applies worldwide.

How to Choose the Correct Ghana Mission

For Passport and Consular Services

Mission jurisdiction usually depends on where you live.

Check:

• Your country of residence.
• The mission’s stated consular jurisdiction.
• Whether another Ghana mission or consulate-general covers your region.
• Whether that location actually offers the service you need.

For example, the Ghana Embassy in Washington is currently concurrently accredited to additional countries including:

• Mexico.
• Costa Rica.
• Belize.
• Guatemala.
• Honduras.
• El Salvador.
• Marshall Islands.
• Micronesia.

For e-Visas

Mission jurisdiction is much less important for ordinary eligible e-Visa applicants because the national application is electronic.

Use the official eligibility checker.

Check the Service, Not Just the Building

A nearby honorary consul is not necessarily the correct location for:

• Passport biometrics.
• Ghana Card biometrics.
• Citizenship processing.
• Emergency travel documents.

Verify authorization first.

What If There Is No Ghana Embassy in Your Country?

Ghanaian missions are frequently concurrently accredited to countries where Ghana does not maintain a resident embassy or high commission.

This means a mission physically located in one country can officially represent Ghana in several neighboring or regional states.

For example, Ghana’s Pretoria High Commission currently states that it also covers:

• Lesotho.
• Mauritius.
• Seychelles.
• Eswatini.

Do not assume that the geographically closest mission automatically has jurisdiction.

Start with:

Ghana Ministry of Foreign Affairs

If you cannot identify the correct mission, the Ministry’s current Consular and Humanitarian Affairs Bureau contact is:

+233 204 552750

The MFA also currently publishes:

• Client Service: +233 240 793 072.
• Client Service: +233 240 913 284.
• Client Service: +233 240 898 199.
• Email: info@mfa.gov.gh.

Consular Fees and Processing Times in 2026

Do not assume that one mission’s fee schedule applies to every Ghana mission worldwide.

Fees are often denominated and collected locally.

Example: Washington, D.C.

The current Ghana Embassy Washington schedule lists:

Washington currently says normal passport processing should be allowed approximately 6-8 weeks after biometric capture.

It currently does not offer expedited passport service.

Example: London

The Ghana High Commission London currently publishes:

• New passport: £180.
• Passport renewal: £180.
• Lost/stolen passport: £250.
• Damaged passport: £250.
• Travel Certificate: £65.
• Legalization: £80.

This illustrates why a worldwide article should not convert one U.S. mission’s fee into Ghana cedis and call it the worldwide consular price.

e-Visa Fees Are Separate

The national e-Visa portal currently publishes its own visa charges.

Tourist and business e-Visas are currently displayed at US$260 on the national portal.

Older embassy pages can still display historical or legacy mission visa fees, so use the national e-Visa portal where your application is eligible for that system.

Before You Visit a Ghana Embassy or Consulate

What Documents Do You Need?

There is no single universal document checklist for every consular visit.

The previous version of this article incorrectly implied that every applicant must always have a passport with six months’ validity, two blank pages, passport photographs, proof of jurisdiction, and several other documents regardless of the service.

Requirements depend on what you are actually applying for.

For a Ghana e-Visa

Current national requirements include:

• Passport valid at least six months beyond intended stay.
• Recent passport photograph.
• Travel details.
• Accommodation information.
• Supporting documents appropriate to the visa category.
• Valid payment method.
• Email address.
• Yellow fever evidence at entry.

Apply through the national e-Visa portal rather than assuming you need to take this packet to a mission.

For a First Ghanaian Passport

Current national Passport Office requirements include:

• Printed and signed online application.
• Ghana birth certificate.
• Ghana Card.
• Profession evidence where applicable.
• Parental documents and consent where applicable.
• Payment receipt.
• Return envelope at missions where required.

For Passport Renewal

Apply through the official passport portal and select the renewal option.

Have the existing or expired Ghanaian passport available and review the mission’s current document instructions before attending biometrics.

For a Lost or Stolen Ghanaian Passport

A police report is required for lost or stolen passport replacement.

The national Passport Office also currently instructs applicants to provide the required affidavit and supporting documentation through the replacement process.

For Dual Citizenship Form 10

The Ministry’s current basic checklist includes:

• Form 10.
• Application addressed to the Minister for the Interior.
• Ghana passport bio-data page.
• Foreign passport bio-data page.
• Four recent passport photographs.
• Foreign naturalization certificate where applicable.

A police clearance is not listed as a universal initial Form 10 requirement.

For Ghana Card Registration Abroad

Bring the qualifying original citizenship evidence requested by NIA, such as:

• Ghana birth certificate.
• Valid Ghanaian passport.
• Certificate of acquired Ghanaian citizenship.
• Approved vouching evidence where applicable.

Complete the online application and appointment process first.

For an Emergency Travel Certificate

Expect to establish Ghanaian nationality and immediate travel need.

Requirements can include:

• Completed Travel Certificate application.
• Proof of Ghanaian nationality.
• Passport photographs.
• Travel itinerary.
• Police report where a passport was lost or stolen.
• Interview.

For Ghana Police Clearance

Begin at:

Ghana Police eServices

Do not assume the embassy is the issuing authority.

For Document Legalization or Attestation

Requirements depend heavily on:

• The country that issued the document.
• The type of document.
• Whether prior authentication by the host government is required.
• The Ghana mission’s local legalization procedure.

Ghana is not currently a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so an apostille should not automatically be assumed to replace Ghana-specific authentication or legalization requirements.

Follow the exact procedure published by the Ghanaian mission responsible for the country where the document originated.

Regional Quick Reference

United States

• Embassy: Washington, D.C.
• Consulate-General: New York.
• Use the MFA passport PAC locator for current U.S. biometric-processing locations and outreach services.

Canada

• High Commission: Ottawa.
• Consulate-General: Toronto / Markham.
• Honorary representation can exist elsewhere, but full consular services should be confirmed before visiting.

United Kingdom

• High Commission: London.

Europe

Current MFA listings include Ghanaian representation in Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and Vatican City.

Africa

Current MFA listings include resident representation across West, Central, East, Southern, and North Africa, including Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Côte d’Ivoire, Togo, Senegal, Ethiopia, Egypt, Algeria, Liberia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mali and others.

Asia and Pacific

Current MFA listings include Australia, China, India, Iran, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

Americas

Current MFA listings include missions in the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Cuba, with several missions carrying concurrent accreditation to additional countries.

Navigating a disputed citizenship claim, renunciation, passport problem, or complicated foreign-document issue can require professional assistance. If your case goes beyond ordinary consular processing, consider speaking with a qualified Ghanaian lawyer.

Sources

• Ghana Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Official MFA Website and Mission Directory
• Ghana Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Ghana Missions Abroad and Geographic Distribution
• MFA Africa Directory: Ghana Missions in Africa
• MFA Europe Directory: Ghana Missions in Europe
• MFA Americas Directory: Ghana Missions in the Americas
• MFA Asia-Pacific Directory: Ghana Missions in Asia and the Pacific
• Ghana Passport Office: Official Ghana Passport Application Portal
• Ghana Passport Office: Worldwide Passport Application Centre Locator
• Ghana Passport Office: Current Passport Document Requirements
• Ghana Immigration Service: Official Ghana e-Visa Portal
• Ghana Immigration Service: Current e-Visa Requirements
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Ghana e-Visa Launch, May 2026
• National Identification Authority: Ghana Card Registration for Ghanaians Abroad
• National Identification Authority: 2026 Ghana Card Fees
• Ministry of the Interior: Current Dual Citizenship Form 10 Requirements
• Ministry of the Interior: Current Citizenship Fees under L.I. 2512
• Ghana Police Service: Official Police eServices and Police Clearance Portal
• Ghana Embassy Washington: Current Washington Consular Fees
• Ghana Embassy Washington: Current Passport Procedures and Processing Guidance
• Ghana Embassy Washington: Emergency Travel Certificate
• Ghana Consulate-General New York: Current New York Consular Fees
• Ghana High Commission London: Current London Consular Fees
• Ghana High Commission Pretoria: Current Contact Information and Countries of Accreditation
• Ghana Consulate-General Dubai: Current Contact Information and Services
• Ghana Embassy Beijing: Beijing Embassy and Guangzhou Consulate-General Contact Information