U.S. Embassy in Accra to suspend passport and visa services for maintenance
The United States Embassy in Accra has announced that it will temporarily suspend most routine consular services from July 20 to July 31, 2026, to undertake scheduled maintenance works at its facility.
According to the Embassy, normal consular operations are expected to resume on Monday, August 3, 2026.
As part of the temporary arrangements, walk-in services for notarial appointments and Consular Reports of Death Abroad will not be available throughout the maintenance period.
However, applicants who have received email notifications confirming that their passports or Consular Reports of Birth Abroad are ready for collection will still be able to pick up their documents on Thursdays between 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
The Embassy also indicated that adult passport renewal applications submitted through its designated drop box will continue to be processed during the suspension. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Embassy's website for detailed instructions on the renewal process.
Despite the temporary disruption to routine services, emergency consular assistance for U.S. citizens in Ghana will remain available. Individuals requiring urgent assistance have been advised to contact the Embassy's duty officer on +233 (0) 30 274 1000.