Ghana - Consulate of United States in Accra

You are a Ghanaian citizen or you are from United States and are looking for information on the consulate of United States in Accra situated in Ghana. A consulate in Accra could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of United States. It all depends on the importance of Accra and Ghana in the relationships with the government of United States.


Sorry there is no consulate of United States in Accra !

However, United States could have more than one consulate in Ghana besides Accra.

When United States has more consulates located in Ghana ouside of Accra you can find them mentioned below.

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of United States in Ghana of which you will find details also below.


The difference between consulates found in Accra are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of United States in Ghana besides Accra

Or the embassy of United States in Ghana

American Embassy in Accra, Ghana - 24, Fourth Circular Road - Cantonments - P.O. Box GP 2288 - Accra - Ghana
Email: pressaccra@state.gov - Tel: (+233) (0)30 274 1000 - Website: gh.usembassy.gov

Consulate Appointment in Accra

Most consulates in Accra need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of United States in Accra first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Accra do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in Ghana or United States.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Accra please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.