As the official representation of Switzerland, the Embassy covers all matters concerning diplomatic relations between the two countries. It represents Swiss interests in the areas of political, economic, financial and legal affairs, as well as science, education and culture.

The tasks of the embassy

Besuche auf der Botschaft nur nach vorheriger Anmeldung

Visa: für "D"-Visa - Studenten, Arbeit oder Familiennachzug (Aufenthalt über 90 Tage) – Bitte verlangen Sie detaillierte Informationen und einen Termin vor Ihrem Besuch auf der Botschaft an. Bitte kontaktieren Sie uns unter accra.visa@eda.admin.ch  

Visa: für «Schengen»-Visa: Die Nachfrage in Accra ist sehr hoch.

Es ist wichtig, den Prozess frühzeitig zu beginnen, indem Sie die Website von VFS Global besuchen und den Termin für die Aufnahme Ihrer biometrischen Daten schnellstmöglich buchen.

Konsularische Angelegenheiten: für alle konsularischen Angelegenheiten (Pass, Zivilstand, Familienzusammenführung, Legalisierung usw.) - Bitte verlangen Sie detaillierte Information und einen Termin vor Ihrem Besuch auf der Botschaft. Bitte kontaktieren Sie uns unter accra@eda.admin.ch  

Visits to the Embassy with prior appointment only

Visa: for long-term "D" visas – student, work or family reunion applications (stay over 90 days) - Please request detailed information and an appointment prior to your visit at the Embassy. Please contact us on accra.visa@eda.admin.ch. 

Visa:  for «Schengen»-visas - the demand in Accra is very high.

It is essential to start the process well ahead of time by visiting the website of VFS Global and book an appointment for the capture of your biometric data at your earliest convenience.

Consular Affairs: for all consular affairs (passport, civil status/family reunion, legalization, etc.) – Please request detailed information and an appointment prior to your visit at the Embassy. Please contact us on accra@eda.admin.ch

Travel safely and relaxed with Travel Admin, the FDFA's travel app

The Travel Admin app provides ideal support in preparing a trip. The app also offers useful information and services for people travelling, not only in case of a crisis. But if the crisis does occur, the app can become a particularly valuable tool: The app has proven its worth, for example, in the context of the coronavirus crisis in organising the return journey of blocked Swiss travellers.

Please register with the Travel Admin App and check the following links to our travel advices:

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