Flag of GhanaGhana is not a Contracting Party to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention, so a UK FCDO apostille is only the first step. After obtaining the apostille, every document must also be stamped by the Ghanaian High Commission in London.

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    UK FCDO apostille (after any required notarial certification).

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    Consular legalisation at the Ghanaian High Commission in London.

We are an FCDO-registered legalisation agent. Once your documents reach our London office, we can manage the full chain: checks → certification (if needed) → apostille → Embassy legalisation → return delivery.

Legalisation path for Ghana – summary

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    Certify (if needed)—have a UK FCDO-registered solicitor or notary public certify the document.
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    Apostille—obtain the FCDO apostille via standard or premium service.
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    Consular stamp—submit the apostilled original, photocopy, and postal order form to 13 Belgrave Square; collect the Ghanaian stamp after 4–5 working days.

Once both stamps are affixed, the document is fully valid for use throughout Ghana.

Key points for Ghana:

  • Two-stage process: 1) UK FCDO apostille → 2) Ghanaian consular legalisation.
  • Consular fee: £80 per document, plus a £12.50 postal-order handling fee (payable to the Ghana High Commission).
  • Consular timing: allow 4–5 working days after lodging.
  • Photocopy requirement: include one copy of each apostilled document and your postal-order form.
  • Submission window: 10:00 – 13:00 (Tue–Thu only).
  • Payment: postal order only—no cash, cards or cheques.
  • Ensure you email copies of the documents to consular@ghc-uk.org before submitting the originals in person or by post.

Practical notes:

  • Originals only: the Consulate will not accept scans or photocopies in lieu of originals.
  • Document scope: all categories—personal, commercial, educational—follow the same two-step chain.
  • Bundling: if several related documents share a single notarial certificate, apostille them as a single bundle to incur a single £80 fee.
  • Translations: English is an official language; translations are rarely required.
  • Courier option: include a pre-paid Special Delivery return envelope to speed up turnaround.

Processing times:

  • UK notarisation (if needed): Same day by appointment

  • FCDO apostille – standard: 3 – 4 working days

  • FCDO apostille – express: 1 working day

  • FCDO apostille – premium: ≈ 5 – 6 h once lodged
  • Ghanaian consular stamp – 4-5 working days

Price examples for legalisation for Ghana:

Document Type Cost per document
Personal documents + solicitor + apostille + Ghana legalisation £230
Business documents + solicitor + apostille + Ghana legalisation £245

Prices include all fees and VAT

Need assistance?

If you find the legalisation process overwhelming or time-consuming, consider seeking assistance from a professional document legalisation service like us. We can handle the entire process on your behalf, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and peace of mind.

Included in our embassy attestation service:

  • We advise and check that your documents meet attestation criteria
  • If documents need to be certified, we get a solicitor
  • We submit your documents to the FCDO for the apostille
  • We arrange and complete embassy attestation
  • Documents are returned by your preferred chosen method
  • You’ll also get a digital copy of your attested documents
  • We are competitively priced with no hidden fees
  • We have a service guarantee! If we can’t get your documents attested, we refund our fee.

FAQs

Do I need to email scans before submitting the originals?

Yes. The Ghana High Commission requires copies to be emailed first. We do this for you as part of the service, then we lodge the originals.

No. You don’t need to attend. You send the originals to us, and we handle the submission to the High Commission and collection.

Legalisation is handled by the High Commission’s consular office at Belgrave Square (not the Highgate passport/visa office). We submit to the correct office as standard.

Yes. We act as your authorised agent — you don’t need to attend. We lodge and collect on your behalf and return everything securely.

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