Legalization Ghana
VisumService.nl · The Hague since 1997
Document legalisation for Ghana
We legalise your documents for use in Ghana. You send the papers; we handle the route.
Apply online All pricesLast updated: 24 October 2026
Short answer: For Ghana, your Dutch document is first legalised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and then by the Embassy of Ghana in The Hague. VisumService.nl handles the whole route for €65 excl. VAT (€78.65 incl.) per route for a Dutch document and €140 excl. VAT (€169.40 incl.) for a Belgian document. The embassy processes your document in 4 or 5 working days; preparatory steps at other authorities come on top.
Fill in the order form, print and sign. Send the original documents plus a copy to our office in The Hague.
Questions? Tel +31 70 215 49 95 – WhatsApp 06 393 39 184.
The processing time at the embassy in The Hague is 4 or 5 working days. If we also take care of the preparation process with other authorities, we will add extra processing days.
Accepted signature: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
This means that all documents must be legalized in advance by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs before the Ghanaian consulate legalizes a document at their consulate.
Our mediation fee
Dutch documents (Netherlands route): €65 excl. VAT (€78.65 incl.) per route / per country.
Belgian documents (Belgium route): €140 excl. (€169.40 incl.). See the full price table.
| Who | Netherlands route | Belgium route |
|---|---|---|
| Private clients | €65 excl. (€78.65 incl.) | €140 excl. (€169.40 incl.) |
| Companies – pay before return | €85 excl. | €140 excl. |
| Companies – 14 days | €110 excl. | €160 excl. |
| Companies – 30 days | €135 excl. | €205 excl. |
| Companies – 60 days | €250 excl. | €250 excl. |
Private clients pay before documents are returned. Full table and return options: document legalisation.
Official fees (per document)
Third-party fees. You pay these if you do it yourself too. They are invoiced separately — usually VAT-exempt.
| Authority | Fee |
|---|---|
| Our agency fees | — |
| The consulate | €100 |
| Ministry of Foreign Affairs | €10 |
| The court | €27 |
| The notary | variabele kosten |
| The sworn translator | variabele kosten |
| Chamber of Commerce legalization | €11.95 per legalisation |
| DUO | €8 per document (€6 legalisation + €2 certified copy; by post: + €10 administration fee per application) |
How it works
- Download the order form, fill it in, print and sign.
- Send originals + copy + form by registered post or DHL.
- We check the file and complete the authorities / Ghana consulate steps.
- After completion we send the invoice. Private clients pay before return.
Address
VisumService.nl / Legalisation
Anna Paulownastraat 63, 2518 BC The Hague
Registered mail: PO Box 1267, 2280 CG Rijswijk (ZH), Netherlands
Frequently asked questions about legalisation for Ghana
How does legalisation for Ghana work?
For Ghana, your Dutch document is first legalised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and then by the Embassy of Ghana in The Hague. You apply online via our form, or send the completed order form with the original documents and a copy to our office in The Hague. We handle all authorities for you.
How much does legalisation for Ghana cost?
VisumService.nl handles the whole route for €65 excl. VAT (€78.65 incl.) per route for a Dutch document and €140 excl. VAT (€169.40 incl.) for a Belgian document. On top of that you pay the fees of the authorities, invoiced separately: The consulate €100; Ministry of Foreign Affairs €10; The court €27; The notary variabele kosten; The sworn translator variabele kosten; Chamber of Commerce legalization €11.95 per legalisation; DUO €8 per document (€6 legalisation + €2 certified copy; by post: + €10 administration fee per application).
How long does legalisation for Ghana take?
The embassy processes your document in 4 or 5 working days; preparatory steps at other authorities come on top.
Which documents and signatures are accepted for Ghana?
Accepted signature: Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This means that all documents must be legalized in advance by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs before the Ghanaian consulate legalizes a document at their consulate.
How do I get my legalised document back?
You can collect the document in The Hague by appointment (€30 excl. VAT) or have it returned by DHL Express overnight: within the Netherlands €29.70, within the EU €51.60 and outside the EU €81.60.
Can I also have a Belgian document legalised for Ghana?
Yes. For a Belgian document (Belgium route) our service fee is €140 excl. VAT (€169.40 incl.). Contact us if you are unsure about the route.
