Moving to the UK from Ghana
Official guide for Ghanaian professionals, healthcare workers, and students relocating to the UK. Details on IOM TB testing in Accra, TLScontact biometrics, and Ecctis certification.
TLScontact
Required (IOM Clinics)
SELT / Ecctis
Ghana Cedi (GHS)
Popular UK Visa Routes from Ghana
Most common immigration pathways chosen by professionals and students from Ghana.
Health and Care Worker Visa
High demand for Ghanaian nurses, midwives, and healthcare practitioners.
Student Visa & Graduate Route
Undergraduate and postgraduate degrees across UK universities.
Skilled Worker Visa
Tech, finance, and engineering corporate sponsorships.
Visa Application Centres (TLScontact)
Official biometric submission locations
Tuberculosis (TB) Testing & Health Surcharge
Mandatory for stays over 6 months
Maintenance Funds & Currency Exchange Rules
Maintain continuous 28-day statements in Bank of Ghana regulated commercial banks.
Maintain an exchange rate buffer to safeguard against Cedi (GHS) fluctuations.
Real Experiences from Ghana Immigrants
Verified timelines and practical tips from applicants who moved from Ghana.
Emmanuel Mensah
VerifiedNHS Registered Nurse Relocation to Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Secured NHS Band 5 registered nurse sponsorship through international recruitment. The Health & Care Worker route has reduced visa fees and exemption from the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS).
Ensure your employer includes the Health and Care designation indicator on your CoS to qualify for the fee reduction.
- IELTS Academic overall 7.0 or OET Grade B required for NMC registration
- Exempt from standard £1,035/year Immigration Health Surcharge
Regulated Advisors for Ghana Applicants
OISC & SRA practitioners with specialized experience in Ghana relocation cases.
Eleanor Vance
VerifiedBarrister & High Net Worth / Innovator Immigration Counsel
Advises startup founders, innovators, and senior executives on Innovator Founder endorsements, Global Talent (Tech Nation / Royal Academy), and British Citizenship.
Tariq Al-Mansoor
VerifiedSenior Immigration Solicitor & SRA Regulated Partner
Over 12 years of specialized experience in UK Economic Migration, Skilled Worker sponsorships, and Global Talent endorsements. Formerly Senior Counsel at a top London immigration boutique.
Amina Okafor
VerifiedOISC Level 3 Immigration & Human Rights Specialist
Dedicated to helping skilled professionals and families navigate complex UK immigration rules. Expert in Spouse Visas, Refusal Appeals, Administrative Review, and Indefinite Leave to Remain.
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