Government of Canada services and information in Accra, Ghana
Services and information provided to Canadians by the High Commission of Canada in Ghana.
On this page
- Adoption and surrogacy
- Birth abroad
- Citizenship services
- Criminal record checks
- Death abroad
- Marriage abroad
- Notarial services
- Passport services
- Pensions and retirement
- Studying abroad
- Visa and immigration services
- Voting abroad
Adoption and surrogacy
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Birth abroad
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If your child is born outside of Canada, you do not need to register the birth in Canada.
Citizenship services
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Complete your before to present your documents in person. Bring your online payment receipt to your appointment.
before you apply for citizenship services.
Payment method
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| Details | Fee (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Application to Renounce Canadian Citizenship | 100.00 |
| Replacement / Update of proof of Canadian citizenship | 75.00 |
| Application for a Search of Citizenship Records | 75.00 |
Criminal record checks
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Death abroad
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Marriage abroad
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Notarial services
Consular officials do not provide any legal advice or represent a person in court. The office provides the following notarial services, , to Canadian citizens and, in limited cases, to non-Canadian citizens if the documents are intended for use in Canada.
Note: Documents must be in English or French, or accompanied by an official translation in English or French.
Authentication/Attestation (certify the document signature, the position of an official and the seal are genuine):
- Documents issued in Canada must be authenticated by 抖淫视频 in Ottawa before the office will certify the documents (fees apply).
- Witness a signature on a Statement in lieu of certificate of non-impediment to marriage abroad form (fees apply).
- Clients requiring information about authenticating documents while outside of Canada, refer to Authentication of documents.
Certified copy (certify the document is a true copy of the original):
- Documents presented by a Canadian citizen or a non-Canadian citizen for use in Canada; exceptions apply (fees apply).
- Government-issued identification requiring a certified true copy (fees apply).
Witness a signature (consular officer witnesses a signature):
- Documents presented by a Canadian citizen or a non-Canadian citizen for use in Canada; exceptions apply (fees apply).
- Government-issued identification requiring a witnessed signature (fees apply).
Note: Complete all documents before booking an appointment. Sign all documents in front of the consular officer.
Consular clients should have their Canadian driver's licences certified by the provincial issuing authorities before leaving Canada. Certifying a copy of a Canadian driver's licence for the sole purpose of getting a Ghanaian driver's licence is no longer available.
Payment method
- Credit card (Visa or MasterCard)
- Debit card
No personal cheques are accepted.
| Details | Fee (CAD) |
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| Administering an oath or receiving a statutory declaration or affirmation. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 |
| Attesting any document bearing a signature (affidavit, declaration, affirmation, etc.). The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 |
| Authenticating (witnessing) a signature. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 |
| Certifying a true copy of a document. The fee shown is per copy. | 20.00 |
| Making a copy of a document (photocopy). The fee shown is per document. | 3.00 |
| Certified true copies (one to three copies) | 45.00 |
| J-1 Waiver Request | 50.00 |
Passport services
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| Details | Fee (CAD) |
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| 10-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 260.00 |
| 5-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 190.00 |
| 5-year Child passport (0-15 years of age) | 100.00 |
| Additional fee for replacing a valid lost or stolen passport | 45.00 |
| 10-year adult passport issued with temporary passport | 370.00 |
| 5-year adult passport (or less) issued with temporary passport | 300.00 |
| Adult emergency travel document | 75.00 |
| Children鈥檚 emergency travel document | 30.00 |
| Insertion of an special stamp or observation (at the applicant鈥檚 request) | 45.00 |
| Children鈥檚 passport with TP | 210.00 |
| Retention of a valid passport (during processing of application for replacement passport) | 45.00 |
| Pickup passport in Canada | 20.00 |
Pensions and retirement
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Studying abroad
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Visa and immigration services
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- Find a to book an appointment to give your biometrics (fingerprints and photo).
- Submit an enquiry using the to contact a visa office.
Permanent residents of Canada: Find out how to apply .
Voting abroad
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