United Kingdom visa for Ghanaian citizens
Ghanaian citizens need a visa to enter United Kingdom.
Visa required Confidence: medium — Likely current — confirm details with the official source Last verified: (2 days ago)
- Status
- Visa required
- Max stay
- Set by visa
- Official cost
- 135 GBP
- Before departure
- Apply for a visa before you travel
Cost note
Standard Visitor visa fee for stays up to 6 months.
What you need
- valid passport
- completed online application
- biometrics appointment
- proof of funds and travel purpose
- return or onward ticket may be requested
Official source
https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor/apply-standard-visitor-visaUse the government route and fee only. Avoid lookalike agent sites that add markups or mimic official portals.
Why this verdict
Ghana is on the UK's visitor visa national list, so Ghanaian nationals need a Standard Visitor visa rather than the ETA route for ordinary tourism visits.
Frequently asked questions
- Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
- Ghanaian citizens need a visa to enter United Kingdom. (Visa required.)
- How long can Ghanaian passport holders stay in United Kingdom?
- The length of stay is set by the visa you are issued.
- How much does the United Kingdom entry cost for Ghanaian citizens?
- The official fee is 135 GBP. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.