Africazine:
The United States Embassy in Accra is set to suspend most routine consular services for a two-week period in July 2026.
This suspension will run from 20 July to 31 July 2026, impacting routine visa services and most services for U.S. citizens. Emergency consular services will remain available throughout this time.
Accra Embassy’s Routine Services Suspension
The U.S. Embassy in Accra will halt most routine consular services to facilitate scheduled maintenance. This includes visa services and various services for U.S. citizens. The embassy has emphasized that emergency services will still be operational during this period.
Applicants with appointments during the suspension will receive direct communication regarding rescheduling. Adult passport renewals submitted through the embassy’s drop box will continue to be processed without interruption.
Key Dates for Consular Services
Normal consular services are expected to resume on 3 August 2026. The embassy encourages the public to plan ahead and stay informed by checking its website for updates.
Next Steps for Applicants
- Suspension of routine services from 20 July to 31 July 2026
- Resumption of normal services on 3 August 2026
- Emergency consular services will remain available
- Applicants will be contacted for rescheduling
Plan ahead for the U.S. Embassy’s service suspension in Accra this July.
