Accra, Ghana – New rules for travel to the United States go into effect for flights departing on Monday, November 8, 2021. The rules released by the Biden Administration for travel to the United States will protect public health, while providing consistent guidance around the world. With limited exceptions, travelers to the United States must …
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Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Accra, Ghana (April 13, 2018) Location 1 (April 17, 2018): Town center, south of the Kumasi Central Market, concluding in the Aboabo neighborhood of Kumasi, Ghana Event 1: Ongoing demonstrations are expected to take place on April 17, 2018, beginning around 0700 and concluding around 1200 in the town …
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The Embassy will host a Town Hall Fair for U.S. citizens in Ghana in the evening on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. We cordially invite you to join us and our Embassy colleagues to learn about the U.S. Embassy’s priorities, the new Travel Advisory and Alert system, and resources available to U.S. citizens. When: 6:00 PM …
Read More» On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, the Department of State will make changes to our safety and security information to make it easier to find, understand, and use. Travel Advisories will replace Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts. Every country will have a Travel Advisory, which will provide one of four standard levels of advice. The Travel …
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The U.S. Embassy is aware of reports of a planned demonstration on Wednesday, December 20th, at 8 a.m., to protest the U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. The route is reported to begin at Obra Spot at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle and end at the Old Hearts of Oak’s park. The U.S. …
Read More» The Social Security Administration (SSA) has consolidated its overseas operations into several regional offices that provide a full range of SSA services for U.S. citizens residing outside of the United States. Effective October 1, 2017, individuals residing in Ghana who require social security services or have questions about SSA benefits must contact the SSA Federal Benefits …
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Under U.S. law, travelers seeking a nonimmigrant visa for travel to the United States must generally appear in person for an interview with a consular officer. U.S. law also designates limited exceptions under which the visa interview may be waived, such as for diplomats and officials traveling on official government business. However, under U.S. law, …
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