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 who have expressed a wish to return to the United States.
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 completed the form, DO NOT submit a new one). Submit one form per person with your complete contact information, and please DO NOT call or email the Embassy to confirm receipt of your request.
Unless you receive an email from the U.S Embassy in Accra, using an email address ending in @state.gov and instructing you to come to the airport, please do not come to the Embassy or go to the airport.
Actions to Take:
- Visit the COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov for the latest information from the U.S. Department of State.
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security, travel, and health updates.
- Monitor local media outlets.
- Review the President of Ghana’s speech announcing the extended border closure.
- To learn what you can do to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19, please see the CDC’s latest recommendations.
- Visit the COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov for the latest information from the U.S. Department of State.
- Check with your airlines, cruise lines, or travel operators regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or restrictions.
- Visit our Embassy webpage on COVID-19 for information on conditions in Ghana.
- Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions to the United States.
- Visit Ready.gov for a list of suggested supplies to have on hand.
- Visit the U.S. Embassy Ghana website: https://gh.usembassy.gov/.
Assistance:
- U.S. Embassy Accra, Ghana
+(233) 30-27-41-000
+(233) 30-27-41-000 (after hours)
No. 24, Fourth Circular Rd., Cantonments, Accra
P.O. Box GP 2288
Accra, Ghana
ACSAccra@state.gov
https://gh.usembassy.gov/ - State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444 - Country Information for Ghana
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates
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