Nationals of Togo and Benin also have the possibility to apply for a visa at the Swiss Embassy in Accra but only through VFS Global and by prior appointment.
Where to apply for a Schengen visa?
| My place of residence | My visa application should be submitted to |
|---|---|
| Ghana | VFS Global |
| Togo/Benin/São Tomé e Príncipe |
See agreement below |
Representation agreement
If a State does not have its proper visa section in a country or region, the delivery of a Schengen visa can be delegated to another Schengen State member with an agreement between both countries concerned.
The agreement allows the appointed representation to represent and handle Schengen visa applications within its own competence without consulting the other represented State.
| Country / Region | Schengen State which represents Switzerland | My visa application should be submitted to |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | France | French Embassy in Lomé |
| Benin | France | French Embassy in Cotonou |
| São Tomé e Príncipe | Portugal | Portugiese Embassy in São Tomé |
| Country / Region | Schengen State represented by Switzerland | My visa application should be submitted to |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | Belgium | Swiss Embassy Accra through VFS Global |
| Ghana | Latvia | Swiss Embassy Accra through VFS Global |
