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United Kingdom passport to Ghana
United Kingdom passport holders need a visa for Ghana, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
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Key facts
- Ghana lets 62 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — United Kingdom is not one of them.
- United Kingdom passports get “Visa required” at 18 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Ghana passports get “Visa required” in United Kingdom.
Nearby passports travelling to Ghana
Open to United Kingdom passports near Ghana
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Direct flights
United KingdomGhana- Typical duration
- 6.7 hours
- From
- LHR
- To
- ACC
Airlines American Airlines, British Airways
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
United Kingdom
Country profile
Capital
London
Population
68.3 million
Area
244,820 km²
Currency
British pound GBP
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC+00:00
Foreign-born
11.8 million · 2024
Migrant share
17.1%
Ethnic groups · 2011
- White87.2%
- other3.7%
- Black/African/Caribbean/black British3%
- Asian/Asian British: Indian2.3%
- mixed2%
- Asian/Asian British: Pakistani1.9%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Ghana
Country profile
Capital
Accra
Population
33.7 million
Area
239,460 km²
Currency
Ghanaian cedi GHS
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC+00:00
Foreign-born
532,286 · 2024
Migrant share
1.5%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Akan45.7%
- Mole-Dagbani18.5%
- Ewe12.8%
- Ga-Dangme7.1%
- Gurma6.4%
- Guan3.2%
- Other6.3%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type G
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 191 · Ambulance 193
Dialing code
+233
Airports
ACC · TML · KMS · NYI
Highlights
- Elmina Castle
- Kakum
- Independence Square
United Kingdom · Visa required
FAQ
Does a United Kingdom passport need a visa for Ghana?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Ghana immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Ghana typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Ghana mission.
What about a Ghana passport entering United Kingdom?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.