Visitor visa guide
UK Standard Visitor visa
For tourism, visiting family and friends, business meetings and short courses in the UK. Ghanaian passport holders need a visa before travelling.
Last reviewed 8 November 2026
- How to apply
- Online on GOV.UK, then a biometrics appointment at the UK visa application centre in Accra.
- Timing
- Apply up to 3 months before travel. UKVI aims to decide most visit visa applications made outside the UK within about 3 weeks of your biometrics appointment.
- Official sources
- GOV.UK, Standard Visitor visaGOV.UK, visa processing times
How the process works
- Check the purpose. The Standard Visitor visa covers tourism, family visits, most business activities and short study. Paid work isn’t allowed.
- Gather documents first. Use the checklist below. Weak or inconsistent finances are among the most common reasons for refusal.
- Apply online on GOV.UK, pay the fee and book your biometrics appointment.
- Attend your appointment at the visa application centre in Accra with your passport and supporting documents.
- Wait for the decision. Your passport is returned with the visa vignette if you’re approved.
How Evik helps
We review your circumstances, prepare a tailored document list, check your application for consistency before you submit, coordinate your appointment and help with the travel bookings once you have a decision.
Evik provides visa guidance and application support. We do not issue visas and cannot guarantee approval; the decision rests with UK Visas and Immigration. Fees and rules change, so always confirm current requirements on GOV.UK.
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