Ghana Consulate Services in Canada: A Comprehensive Guide

Nov 06, 2025 0

This article provides essential information about the services offered by the Ghana Consulate in Canada, focusing on visa applications, required documentation, and consular assistance available to Canadian and U.K. citizens planning to visit Ghana.

Honorary Consulate of Ghana in Calgary

The Honorary Consulate of Ghana in Calgary, Canada, is located at One Executive Place, Suite 700, 1816 Crowchild Trail NW. The consulate is near key landmarks like Prince's Island Park and Stephen Avenue Walk.

Contact Information

Address: One Executive Place, Suite 700, 1816 Crowchild Trail NW, Calgary, AB

Consular Services

The Honorary Consulate provides various services to Ghanaian citizens and those seeking to travel to Ghana. These services include assistance with visa applications, passport renewals, and other consular matters.

Holidays

The Honorary Consulate may be closed on the following holidays:

Farmers' Day: December 05
Christmas Day: December 25

Visa Requirements for Ghana

Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Both Canadian and U.K. citizens need a visa to enter Ghana.

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General Information

All materials have been prepared for general information purposes only.

Application Process

Confirm that your passport will be valid for 6 months after you depart from Ghana.
Print out your flight itinerary, which you will receive once flights are booked.
Gather your supporting documents. Each application must be sent with all required documents at the same time, or it will be rejected.
For your application form(s), you will be applying as a tourist, so make sure you check the tourism box.

References and Accommodation

For the "References" requested on your form(s):

Shafiu Shaibu (+233 24 440 7891 / +233 20 032 3146) GW-0019-2626, First Goil Street, Abease, Amasaman, Accra, Ga, West Municipality.

For the "Accommodation Address" requested on your form(s): Weda LodgeP.O.

Submitting Your Application

Place all required documents, application forms, the application fee, and a prepaid return envelope together in a trackable envelope (e.g. FedEx) so that your passport may be returned. Make sure to indicate the type of processing being requested (e.g. regular or rush) and include payment for the visa. Send the application packet to the Ghana Consulate via a trackable envelope.

Supplemental Documents for Canadian Citizens

Provide the following documents:

Proof of Canadian citizenship (or resident permit, if the applicant isn't a Canadian Citizen). Make sure to provide the original document.

Payments should be made by bank draft or postal money order to the Ghana High Commission, Ottawa.

Important Additional Information

If applying in person, bring all documents, application form, and payment to the Ghana High Commission in Ottawa.

Specific Information for U.K. Citizens

All U.K. citizens will need to apply for a visa to enter Ghana. U.K. citizens with layovers in the USA are required to apply for travel authorization through ESTA.

Example of an ESTA application form for U.K. citizens with layovers in the USA.

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Summary of Required Documents and Steps

To assist with your application process, here's a summary table:

Step	Description
1	Confirm passport validity (6 months beyond departure from Ghana).
2	Print flight itinerary.
3	Gather all required documents.
4	Complete the application form as a tourist.
5	Include reference and accommodation details.
6	Submit application with fee and prepaid return envelope.
7	For Canadian citizens, include proof of citizenship.
8	U.K. citizens with USA layovers: apply for ESTA.