The High Commissions of Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom in Ghana have launched a joint one-week public awareness campaign to help Ghanaians protect themselves from visa fraud.
The initiative comes at a time when more people are falling victim to false promises from fraudulent agents, which often leads to financial loss, emotional stress and sometimes long-term travel restrictions.
The campaign is part of a wider global effort led by UK Visas and Immigration and supported by partner countries including Australia, Canada and New Zealand.
Aligned with International Fraud Awareness Week, which runs from 16 to 22 November 2025, the initiative aims to help applicants understand how real visa systems work and how to identify scams before they cause harm.
Many Ghanaians seeking opportunities abroad rely on third-party agents for guidance and information. While many agents operate legally and responsibly, others mislead applicants with guaranteed results or shortcuts that simply do not exist.
To counter this growing trend, the High Commissions will share practical information through social media explaining how to use official government channels and avoid risky practices.
H E Berenice Owen Jones, Australian High Commissioner to Ghana, captured the purpose of the effort by saying, “Australia is proud to stand with our international partners to combat visa fraud”.
“The Fighting Visa Fraud campaign sends a clear message. If you are applying for a visa, always use trusted official sources and beware of anyone promising shortcuts or guaranteed results.”
The three missions say their shared goal is to protect genuine applicants while keeping visa systems transparent, secure and fair.
They encourage the public to follow the campaign online through the hashtag AUSCANUKGH and to always check information directly from the official websites of each country.
