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
Opening Hours:
Main Office (staff working hours):
Monday to Thursday - 7:30am to 3:30pm
Friday - 7:30am to 1:30pm
In line with the Government of Ghana, visitors to the British High Commission or Residence should be prepared to show their vaccination card on entry.
HM Passports
The British High Commission in Accra no longer processes British passport applications. All applications must be sent direct to HM Passport Office in Durham, UK. Full details can be found at our overseas passports page
British passports collection only; Public opening hours
British passports are now collected at the UK Visa Application Centre located at Movenpick Ambassador Hotel, Emporium Building, 1st floor, Accra, Ghana.
Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 3:30pm
Bank holidays
The British High Commission in Accra will observe the following holidays in 2025:
| Date | Holiday | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 1 January | New Year’s Day | |
| Tuesday 7 January | Constitution Day | |
| Thursday 6 March | Independence Day | |
| Monday 31 March | Eid Al Fitr (End of Ramadan) * | To be confirmed |
| Friday 18 April | Good Friday | |
| Monday 21 April | Easter Monday | |
| Thursday 1 May | Labour Day | |
| Sunday 08 June* | Eid al Adha (Sacrifice) | To be observed on Monday 09 June- to be confirmed |
| Monday 4 August | Founders’ Day | |
| Monday 25 August | UK Summer Bank Holiday | |
| Sunday 21 September | Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day | To be observed on Monday 22 September |
| Friday 5 December | National Farmers’ Day | |
| Thursday 25 December | Christmas Day | |
| Friday 26 December | Boxing Day |