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 2023 are as follows:
|
DAY |
DATE |
HOLIDAY |
|
Mon |
2 January 2023 |
New Year's Day |
|
Mon |
6 March 2023 |
Independence Day |
|
Fri |
7 April 2023 |
Good Friday |
|
Mon |
10 April 2023 |
Easter Monday |
|
Fri |
21 April 2023 |
Eid-Al-Firtr |
|
Mon |
12 June 2023 |
Birthday of the Sovereign |
|
Wed |
28 June 2023 |
Eid-Al-Adha |
|
Thurs |
21 September 2023 |
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day |
|
Mon |
2 October 2023 |
Labour Day |
|
Mon |
25 December 2023 |
Christmas Day (observed) |
|
Tues |
26 December 2023 |
Boxing Day |
|
Wed |
27 December 2023 |
Constitution Day (in lieu) |
|
Thurs |
28 December 2023 |
Founders' Day (in lieu) |
|
Fri |
29 December 2023 |
Farmers Day (in lieu) |