Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Accra, Ghana (May 12, 2020) Location: Ghana Event: Updated Repatriation Flight Information Repatriation Flights: The U.S. Embassy in Accra is aware that there are U.S. citizens and Legal Permanent Residents who are still interested in a U.S. Government chartered repatriation flight to the United States. While we continue to explore every option to …
Read More» Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Accra, Ghana (May 12, 2020) Location: Ghana Event: U.S. Embassy Repatriation Flight Information and Continued Ghana Restaurant, Bar, and Night Club Closure Repatriation Flights All U.S. citizens and LPRs who are interested in a potential chartered repatriation flight to the United States must complete the online request form available here .(If you have already …
Read More» Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Accra, Ghana (May 12, 2020) Location: Ghana Event: Ban on Public Gatherings Extended Until May 31 On May 10, 2020, President Akufo-Addo extended Ghana’s ban on public gatherings until May 31. The full text of the President’s speech can be found here . Ghana’s international borders remain closed until May 31, and international …
Read More» Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Accra, Ghana (May 7, 2020) Location: Ghana Event: Updated U.S. Embassy Repatriation Flight Information Ghana’s border closure remains in effect until May 31, and all public gatherings are suspended through May 10. Flights on all commercial airlines in and out of Ghana have been cancelled. We continue to explore possibilities for repatriating U.S. citizens …
Read More» Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Accra, Ghana (April 15, 2020) Location: Ghana Event: Final U.S. Repatriation Flight Departed Ghana Today, the U.S. Embassy facilitated the repatriation of 300 Americans to the United States. At this time, we do not anticipate that there will be additional charter flights organized from Ghana to the United States. In the event future charter flights become …
Read More» Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Accra, Ghana (March 27, 2020) Location: Ghana Event: Avoid COVID-19 Related Scams The U.S Embassy’s highest priority is the safety and security of U.S. citizens in Ghana. While we work to facilitate repatriation flights for U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States, we would like to call your attention to potential …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Accra, Ghana Location: Ghana Event: Ghana’s Health Resources The U.S Embassy’s highest priority is the safety and security of U.S. citizens in Ghana. While we work to facilitate repatriation flights for U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States, we would like to call your attention to the COVID-19-related health resources available in Ghana. If you believe that …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Accra, Ghana Location: Ghana Event: Information for U.S. Citizens Regarding Potential U.S. Embassy Repatriation Flights from Ghana The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19. We recognize this has been a challenging period for many of our fellow Americans, particularly those of you seeking to depart Ghana after the closure of Ghana’s …
Read More» Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Accra (January 8, 2019) Location: Ghana, countrywide Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take: Keep …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy in Ghana is pleased to announce that the Honorable Stephanie Sullivan, U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, will be in Takoradi on October 1st to meet with U.S. citizens in the area and to answer questions about U.S. citizen consular-related issues. A U.S. consular officer will also be present to provide notarial services and accept passport …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy in Ghana is pleased to announce that a consular officer will be in Tamale on September 10, 2019 to meet with U.S. citizens in the area and to answer questions about U.S. citizen consular-related issues. Capacity for the town hall will be limited so please email ACSAccra@state.gov to confirm your interest and/or request …
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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 …
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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