About British High Commission Accra
Julius Nyerere Link, off Gamel Abdul Nasser AvenuePO Box 296
Accra
Ghana
Public access to embassies, high commissions and consulates is by appointment only
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To call us in an emergency or send us an online enquiry use our contact form: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/ghana/british-high-commission-accra
+233(0597111444)
Opening Hours:
Main Office (staff working hours):
Monday to Thursday - 7:30am to 3:30pm
Friday - 7:30am to 1:30pm
HM Passports
The British High Commission in Accra no longer processes British passport applications. All applications must be completed online at https://www.gov.uk/overseas-passports
British passports collection only
British passports are now collected at the UK Visa Application Centre, 3rd Floor, The Grand Oyeeman, Accra, Ghana.
Public opening hours
Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 3:30pm
Bank holidays
The British High Commission in Accra will observe the following holidays in 2026:
| Date | Holiday | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year’s Day | |
| Wednesday 7 January | Constitution Day | |
| Friday 6 March | Independence Day | |
| Friday 20 March | Eid Al Fitr (End of Ramadan) * | To be confirmed |
| Friday 03 April | Good Friday | |
| Monday 06 April | Easter Monday | |
| Friday 01 May | May Day/ Workers’ Day | |
| Wednesday 27 May | Eid al Adha (Sacrifice) | To be confirmed |
| Monday 21 September | Founders’ Day | |
| Friday 04 December | National Farmers’ Day | |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day | |
| Saturday 26 December | Boxing Day |