CRIMINAL CHECK/ POLICE CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE APPLICATION

STEP 1: CRIMINAL CHECK/ POLICE CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE APPLICATION AT CID – GHANA

To obtain a Criminal Check/ Police Clearance Certificate, applicants must:

1. Visit the CID Headquarters in Accra in person or appoint a Ghanaian resident to complete the forms on their behalf.
2. Applicant must provide the following documents:

• Photocopy of bio-data page of the passport
• Particulars of parents
• Particulars of schools attended/places worked
• Three (3) passport size photographs
• A fee of US$200***

STEP 2: ATTESTATION OF DOCUMENTS IN GHANA

Once the Criminal Check/ Police Clearance Certificate is issued, it must be authenticated in Ghana for use abroad. The process of authentication/attestation in Ghana is as follows:

1. Notarization by Notary Public in Ghana
2. Certification by Judicial Service of Ghana
3. Attestation by the Legal and Treaties/Consular Bureau of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration
4. Further attestation by Ghana High Commission UK

STEP 3: FURTHER ATTESTATION AT GHANA HIGH COMMISSION UK (Fee - £30.00)

Your documents require further attestation at the Ghana High Commission in London, and therefore must follow the steps below:

1. Download and complete the Attestation form from our website – https://www.ghanahighcommissionuk.com/attestation.aspx
2. Email Submission:
   Before submitting original documents by post or in person, email the following to consular@ghc-uk.org:
   • The completed application form
   • Copies of documents to be attested
   • A copy of the biodata page of your passport
3. Submit Documents
   You may submit the underlisted documents in person or via post:
   • Original document to be attested
   • Proof of payment for service fee
   • A pre-paid self-addressed envelope for return via special delivery
4. Fees and Mode of Payment
   • Fee: £30
   • Payment via postal order (Payable to: Ghana High Commission UK) or card payment at the High Commission
   • No cash payments allowed
   • A pre-paid self-addressed envelope is required for return delivery
5. The Ghana High Commission accepts submissions Tuesdays to Thursdays, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Processing time: Up to 5 working days from receipt of the original documents.

Submission Address

GHANA HIGH COMMISSION UK
Consular Section
13 Belgrave Square
London
SW1X 8PS

Contact: 0207 201 5991
Email: consular@ghc-uk.org