Practical info for Ghana
Emergencies, embassy, entry requirements, money: the essentials before you go, with the official source and the date each piece of information was checked.
Embassy and entry requirements shown for travellers from: United Kingdom.
Emergency numbers
Official sources give different numbers for some services: each number is shown with its source.
- Single emergency numberaccording to France Diplomatie, 15/09/2026999
- Policeaccording to France Diplomatie, 15/09/2026 ; according to the French embassy, 01/04/2026191
- Medical emergenciesaccording to France Diplomatie, 15/09/2026192
- Medical emergenciesaccording to the French embassy, 01/04/2026193
- Fire brigadeaccording to the French embassy, 01/04/2026192
- Fire brigadeaccording to France Diplomatie, 15/09/2026193
- Fire brigadeaccording to the French embassy, 01/04/2026999
Source: France Diplomatie, GOV.UK, French embassy, Portal das Comunidades Portuguesas, Ministerstwo Spraw Zagranicznych RP · verified on 26/10/2026
Embassy and consulates
- British High Commission AccraEmbassy
- Address
- Julius Nyerere Link, off Gamel Abdul Nasser AvenuePO Box 296, Accra, Ghana
- Consular emergency line
- 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)
Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
Entry requirements
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included.
Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 02/07/2026 ›
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Safety and travel advice
Highest level according to GOV.UK (FCDO): FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country.
Areas where FCDO advises against all but essential travel
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the Bawku Municipal area in the Upper East region of Ghana.
Find out why FCDO advises against travel to Bawku Municipality.
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Currency and payments
Currency: Ghana cedi (GHS).
The ECB does not publish a reference rate for GHS.
Source: SIX Group (ISO 4217), European Central Bank, EU Publications Office · verified on 26/10/2026
Time difference
Local time: UTC+00:00, the same time as in London (calculated on 26/10/2026).
The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
Source: IANA (time zones) · verified on 26/10/2026
Driving
Driving licence, according to GOV.UK (FCDO): “You can drive in Ghana using the 1949 version of the international driving permit (IDP) or a Ghanaian driving licence.”
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Mobile networks
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: Airtel/Tigo (Sirocco); AT(AirtelTigo) (Airalo); Vodafone (Sirocco).
eSIM prices for Ghana
7 days, 5 GB · prices checked on 26/10/2026
3 brands compared, not an exhaustive listWhy this ranking?
Ranked by price: for each brand, the cheapest plan that covers 7 days and 5 GB.
Not an exhaustive comparison: 3 brands out of the dozens that sell eSIMs. The list of brands compared is in our Methodology.
eSIMeter is published by Mocom SAS, which sells Sirocco: the site is funded by those sales. No other brand pays us.
Frequently asked questions
What are the emergency numbers in Ghana?
Single emergency number: 999 (according to France Diplomatie, 15/09/2026) ; Police: 191 (according to France Diplomatie, 15/09/2026 ; according to the French embassy, 01/04/2026) ; Medical emergencies: 192 (according to France Diplomatie, 15/09/2026) ; Medical emergencies: 193 (according to the French embassy, 01/04/2026) ; Fire brigade: 192 (according to the French embassy, 01/04/2026) ; Fire brigade: 193 (according to France Diplomatie, 15/09/2026) ; Fire brigade: 999 (according to the French embassy, 01/04/2026). Official sources give different numbers for some services: each number is shown with its source.
How do I contact the embassy or consulate in Ghana?
British High Commission Accra, Julius Nyerere Link, off Gamel Abdul Nasser AvenuePO Box 296, Accra, Ghana. Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
What are the entry requirements for Ghana?
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included. Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 02/07/2026.
What is the travel advice for Ghana?
Highest level according to GOV.UK (FCDO): FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country. Areas where FCDO advises against all but essential travel FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the Bawku Municipal area in the Upper East region of Ghana. Find out why FCDO advises against travel to Bawku Municipality.
What currency is used in Ghana?
Currency: Ghana cedi (GHS). The ECB does not publish a reference rate for GHS.
What is the time difference in Ghana?
Local time: UTC+00:00, the same time as in London (calculated on 26/10/2026). The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
What should I know about driving in Ghana?
Driving licence, according to GOV.UK (FCDO): “You can drive in Ghana using the 1949 version of the international driving permit (IDP) or a Ghanaian driving licence.”
Which mobile networks operate in Ghana?
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: Airtel/Tigo (Sirocco); AT(AirtelTigo) (Airalo); Vodafone (Sirocco).