Opening hours
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The health and safety of Australians overseas is our highest priority. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, entry to the Australian High Commission is by appointment only. Our ability to provide some services may be limited. We will continue to prioritise consular services to those in genuine need. If you require urgent assistance, please contact our Consular Emergency Centre, Canberra (Australia): +61 2 6261 3305.
The High Commission is open from 9 am to 4.15 pm, Monday to Friday, except for public holidays.
Visits to the High Commission's office are available by appointment only. Expect airport-style screening upon arrival.
The High Commission's consular section has appointments available Mondays to Thursdays, from 9.30am to 12.30pm, except for public holidays.
You can book your Consular or Notarial appointment by clicking here or visiting: https://australianhighcommissionghana.setmore.com/
Public holidays
The High Commission's public holidays for 2022 are as follows:
|
DAY |
DATE |
HOLIDAY |
|
Mon |
7 March 2022 |
Independence Day (observed) |
|
Fri |
15 April 2022 |
Good Friday |
|
Mon |
18 April 2022 |
Easter Monday |
|
Mon |
2 May 2022 |
Eid-Al-Firtr |
|
Mon |
13 June 2022 |
Queen’s Birthday |
|
Mon |
11 July 2022 |
Eid-Al-Adha |
|
Fri |
5 August 2022 |
Founders’ Day (observed) |
|
Wed |
21 September 2022 |
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day |
|
Mon |
3 October 2022 |
Labour Day |
|
Mon |
26 December 2022 |
Christmas Day (observed) |
|
Tues |
27 December 2022 |
Boxing Day |
|
Wed |
28 December 2022 |
Constitution Day (in lieu) |
|
Thurs |
29 December 2022 |
Farmers Day (in lieu) |
|
Fri |
30 December 2022 |
New Year’s Eve |