The High Commission of Ghana in London is Ghana’s diplomatic mission to the United Kingdom. Ghanaian nationals in the UK turn to it for passports and official documents. As both countries are members of the Commonwealth, the mission is called a High Commission and is headed by a High Commissioner rather than an ambassador.
Contact Details
| Address | 13 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8PS, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 20 7201 5900 |
| Fax | +44 20 7245 9552 |
| gh.donlon@gmail.com ghmfa31@ghc-uk.org |
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| Website | www.ghanahighcommissionuk.com |
| Head of Mission | Sabah Zita Benson, High Commissioner |
| National Day | 6 March (Independence Day) |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:30 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
Opening hours as published in the FCDO London Diplomatic List (October 2026). Monday-Friday: 09:30-13:00 and 14:00-17:00 (Winter) · Passports, Immigration, Education, Trade & Investment,: Monday-Friday: 09:30-13:00. Please confirm before your visit, especially on UK bank holidays and Ghanaian public holidays.
Location of the High Commission
Before your visit
Visitors go to 13 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8PS.
- Opening hours (FCDO list): Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00.
- Also listed: Monday-Friday: 09:30-13:00 and 14:00-17:00 (Winter).
- Also listed: Passports, Immigration, Education, Trade & Investment,: Monday-Friday: 09:30-13:00.
- Bring: your passport, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.
About the Ghanaian High Commission in London
Sabah Zita Benson heads the high commission as high commissioner; the FCDO list gives 20 September 2025 as the start date. 33 diplomats and attachés are registered with the FCDO for this high commission.
Consular services
Typical consular services include:
- Ghanaian passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Visas for travellers who need one for Ghana
Do I need an appointment?
Ask in advance whether your service needs a booked slot.
Closing days
Like most offices in the UK, the high commission closes on UK bank holidays and on Ghana’s national day (6 March). Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, the high commission’s number is +44 20 7201 5900. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform family members; they do not provide legal representation or money. In the UK, the emergency number is 999 (or 112).
Diplomatic missions of Ghana in the United Kingdom
Ghana in the United Kingdom
- London – High Commission of Ghana (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the High Commission of Ghana in London
What is the address of the Ghanaian High Commission in the UK?
At 13 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8PS.
When is the Ghanaian High Commission in London open?
According to the FCDO London Diplomatic List: Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00. Confirm before visiting.
Who is the high commissioner of Ghana to the UK?
Sabah Zita Benson (High Commissioner), according to the London Diplomatic List of October 2026.
What is the difference between a high commission and an embassy?
None in practice: Commonwealth countries call their embassies in each other’s capitals high commissions, headed by high commissioners.
Is the Ghanaian High Commission closed on the national day?
The FCDO list gives 6 March for Ghana; missions usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – London Diplomatic List (October 2026), www.ghanahighcommissionuk.com. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the high commission before your visit.
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