Diplomatic representation of Ghana in Canada
Ghana High Commission in Ottawa
The Ghana High Commission in Ottawa represents Ghana in Canada and provides passport, visa, citizenship, document and other consular services.
Contact details
Contact the Ghana High Commission in Ottawa
The Ghana High Commission is located on Clemow Avenue in Ottawa.
Online applications: Passport and visa procedures use Ghana’s official online application systems. Complete the required online steps and follow the instructions for your particular service before travelling to the High Commission.
High Commission location
Where is the Ghana High Commission in Ottawa?
The Ghana High Commission is located at 1 Clemow Avenue in Ottawa.
The official address is 1 Clemow Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1S 2A9, Canada.
Applicants who need to attend in person should complete the applicable online procedure and check their appointment or service instructions before travelling.
About the mission
About the Ghana High Commission in Ottawa
The Ghana High Commission in Ottawa is Ghana’s resident diplomatic mission in Canada.
Ghana and Canada have maintained diplomatic relations since Ghana’s independence in 1957. The High Commission represents Ghana in its official relations with Canada and supports bilateral cooperation in political, economic, commercial, educational, cultural and other fields.
The mission also provides consular services to Ghanaian citizens, people of Ghanaian origin and other eligible applicants in Canada.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Ghana High Commission provides passport, visa, citizenship and other consular services through a combination of online applications and mission-based processing.
Ghanaian passports
Ghanaian citizens can apply for passport services through the official online passport application system. Applicants requiring biometric enrolment must attend the appropriate appointment after completing the online application.
Visas for Ghana
Foreign nationals who require a visa for Ghana can begin their application through the High Commission’s official online visa system and follow the submission instructions provided for applicants in Canada.
Dual citizenship
Eligible applicants can obtain information from the High Commission about Ghanaian dual-citizenship procedures and the supporting documents required for an application.
Renunciation of citizenship
The High Commission provides information and procedures for eligible Ghanaian citizens seeking to renounce their Ghanaian citizenship.
Authentication and legalisation
Applicants can obtain information about eligible authentication and legalisation procedures for documents intended for official use in Ghana.
Emergency travel certificates
Eligible Ghanaian citizens who cannot travel on a valid passport may be able to obtain an emergency travel certificate for travel to Ghana, subject to the applicable requirements.
Application methods differ: Passport, visa, citizenship and document services do not all follow the same procedure. Use the official instructions for the specific service you require.
Planning your visit
Passport Appointments and Biometric Enrolment
Ghanaian passport applications begin online, with an in-person appointment required when biometric enrolment is part of the application process.
Applicants first complete the official online passport application and follow the system instructions for booking an appointment.
During biometric enrolment, the applicant’s required biometric information is captured as part of the passport application procedure.
Applicants should bring the originals and supporting documents required for their passport category to the appointment.
Complete the online application first: Do not travel to the High Commission expecting to begin a passport application at the counter. Follow the online passport procedure and attend the appointment specified by the official system.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Check the current instructions for your service before travelling to the Ghana High Commission in Ottawa.
Start online where required
Passport and visa applications use Ghana’s official online systems. Complete the applicable online application before following the submission or appointment instructions.
Check whether attendance is required
Passport applicants who require biometric enrolment must attend the relevant appointment in person. Other services may use different submission procedures.
Prepare your documents
Review the current checklist and prepare all required identification, application documents, photographs, originals and supporting records.
Use official application systems: Requirements, fees and processing procedures can change. Follow the current instructions provided by the Ghana High Commission and Ghana’s official application portals.
Frequently asked questions
Ghana High Commission Ottawa FAQ
What is the address of the Ghana High Commission in Ottawa?
The Ghana High Commission is located at 1 Clemow Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1S 2A9, Canada.
What is the telephone number of the Ghana High Commission?
The High Commission can be contacted at +1 613 236 0871.
Can I apply for a Ghanaian passport in Ottawa?
Yes. Ghanaian passport applications begin through the official online application system. Applicants who require biometric enrolment must attend the appropriate appointment in person.
Do I need an appointment for a Ghanaian passport?
Applicants who need biometric enrolment follow the online passport process and book the required appointment through the official system.
Can I apply for a Ghanaian visa through the High Commission?
Yes. Visa applications for Ghana in Canada use the High Commission’s official online visa application procedure. Follow the current instructions for completing and submitting your application.
Does the Ghana High Commission handle dual citizenship matters?
The High Commission provides information and services relating to eligible Ghanaian dual-citizenship procedures. Check the current requirements before submitting an application.
Official information
Sources
Official Ghanaian and Canadian government sources used to verify the mission, contact information and consular services on this page.