Embassy of the United States Accra, Ghana

NIV Hours

Except for rare cases, nonimmigrant visa interviews are conducted by appointment only. Each individual applicant requires a separate appointment.

• Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Phone calls are accepted Monday-Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. only.  (+233.21.741.100, option 2)

Information on current NIV Appointment Wait Times

IV Hours

Except for rare cases, immigrant visa interviews are conducted by appointment only. Each individual applicant requires a separate appointment.

• Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Phone calls are accepted Monday-Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. only. (+233.21.741.100, option 3)

The Embassy is closed on Ghanaian and American Holidays

Due to the large volume of applicants and the processing time for applicants' paperwork, applicants should expect to spend approximately four (4) hours at the consulate. Additionally, in cases where visas are issued, applicants should expect to return two (2) business days later to receive their visas. Please plan accordingly when making travel arrangements.

Immigration and Travel Information

More information is available on the following websites:

• Bureau of Consular Affairs - Visa
• Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
• Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
• DHS - Travel Redress Inquiry Program (TRIP)
• DHS - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services  (USCIS)
• DHS - U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP)
• DHS - U.S. CBP Form 1-94, I-94W Instructions
• DHS - U.S. VISIT (Security measures)
• DHS - USCIS Online Case Status
• Destination USA (U.S. visa policy and procedures)
• Lost and Stolen Passports, Visas and Form I-94’s
• Safety & Security of U.S. Borders
• Social Security Administration (SSA)
• U.S. Department of State (DS)
• General U.S. Government Info
• Website Fraud Warning