Accra

Ghana

Accra is the capital city of Ghana.

Independence Arch

Accra has a population of 2,291,352 (in 2012). The local language is Ga but Twi (pron. 'ch-wee'), Ewe (pron. ayvay) Hausa, and English are also widely spoken. Accra has rich western looking buildings and dusty shanty towns.

Founded in the 17th century by the Ga people, Accra became the capital of the British Gold Coast in 1877. Following Ghana's independence in 1957, Accra became the capital of the newly independent state.

  • National Museum. Closed for renovation as of Dec 2018. Highly worthwhile, the National Museum offers visitors a look at Ghanaian history and culture from prehistory to the present. Cultural exhibits include clothing, thrones, carvings, paintings, pottery, and a variety of instruments and tools used in various rituals. Each of these is accompanied by descriptions of their significance and meaning, so you can learn a lot if you take the time to read them! Historical exhibits feature some of the most influential and important parts of Ghana's history, particularly the slave trade. There is also a fascinating exhibit of the history of the Ghanaian currency.
  • Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park. The park was created to honor Kwame Nkrumah, who led Ghana to its independence from Great Britain and became the nation's first president. Voted as Africa's "Man of the Millennium", he is a highly important figure of the 20th century. In the park you can see a monument dedicated to him, as well as his mausoleum, where he is buried.
  • Independence Square. Also known as Black Star Square for the large black star located atop Independence Arch. The square celebrates Ghanaian independence from the British in 1957 and features an eternal flame first lit by Nkrumah in 1961.
  • W.E.B. DuBois Memorial Centre, Fifth Link Road, +233 30 277 6502. W.E.B. DuBois was a famous American author and Civil Rights activist who moved to Ghana near the end of his life feeling his efforts to create equality were all in vain and that America would never accept black people. Although the Centre itself is a research library, historical sites and monuments are scattered about amidst the learning centers. The most interesting of them being House Number 22, which is where W.E.B. DuBois resided when he moved to Ghana, and his grave.
  • Kane Kwei Carpentry Workshop, Teshie First Junction (along the road, by a Total gas station, +233 244-11-47-19. This is the workshop of Seth Kane Kwei who invented the famous design coffins in the 1950s which are carved into shapes that represent something important and relevant to the deceased person, such as a fish, airplanes, etc. You will likely meet Eric Adjetey Anang, grandson of Kane Kwei, who has owned it since 2005 and hear stories about these fantastic coffins. They are used for funerals in the region and are part of many public or private collections of contemporary art around the world.
  • The National Archives of Ghana.
  • The Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences
  • Artists Alliance Gallery, La Beach Rd (1 km west of La Beach Hotel. Artist-run gallery over 3 floors with sculptures, fabrics and paintings. Covers everything from cheap wooden artifacts for a few dollars to expensive paintings by top artists in Ghana. Big plus is being able to look, browse in a relaxed gallery without being hassled to buy. US$10-10,000.
  • Ghana's Central Library
  • Osu Castle. Built by the Danes in the 17th century for Sweden, it has changed hands under many rulers before the Danes were finally able to stake claim to the area and the castle. Before it was claimed by Denmark, it was used for trading precious metals, but once the Danes took power, it became a place to store slaves prior to shipping them. Later it became the headquarters of the Danish Gold Coast. Since that time, it has been used as a government building and when Ghana gained independence in 1957, it became the Presidential House. It remains the seat of government today, although there is controversy because of its ties to the slave trade. Visitors are able to go to the castle however, armed guards stand outside and they typically don't allow photos to be taken. Rules about pictures change sporadically, but it's best (safest) not to try. .

The lighthouse in Jamestown.

  • Labadi Beach - One of the most popular beaches in Accra for tourists. Located between two of Accra's most expensive hotels—La Palm and La Badi Beach—this short stretch of the Atlantic Coast features several makeshift cafe-restaurants, lots of souvenir vendors, and if you are lucky (i.e. on good weather weekends) an amazing cast of characters who will entertain you with drumming, dancing, pony rides, and acrobatic performances. Some people actually go for a swim, but there's plenty to do on-shore. Don't miss it. (Warning: this is a prime-time venue, one highly "not recommended" after dark.) The beach is 'officially' accessible only from an entrance at La By-pass (Labadi Road) for a fee of 5 cedis. If you are a guest at La Palm or Labadi Beach Hotel you can access the beach for free through the back gate. Non-hotel guests can enjoy the facilities - pool, fitness, sauna - for 10 cedis a day at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel.
  • Jamestown - Jamestown is the oldest part of Accra and remains an active fishing center. It is similar in many ways to Zanzibar's Stone Town, though it has not yet been restored, so it is not typically highlighted on tourist itineraries. Despite this, for many visitors, it is one of the most memorable sights in the city. Jamestown is a short distance west from Independence Square; from the busy street the only real sights are the lighthouse, a prison building housed inside an old colonial fort, and the old Customs House. From the lighthouse there is a road which takes you to the otherwise hidden delight: one of the largest working fishing harbors in Ghana. Go early in the morning and see dozens of small boats bring in the day's catch. It's best to find a friendly local guide so you don't miss the hidden alleys, old stone houses, and fantastic cliff-top harbor vistas.
  • University of Ghana - Ghana's largest university is in Legon and is accessible by Tro-Tros to Madina. It's a very charming and quiet place with old trees, a botanical garden (although you should be aware there have been reports of muggings and violent crime taking place in the gardens) and many small buildings surrounded by green grass. The Cafeterias are open to anybody and serve typical Ghanaian dishes.

National Museum. Closed for renovation as of Dec 2018. Highly worthwhile, the National Museum offers visitors a look at Ghanaian history and culture from prehistory to the present. Cultural exhibits include clothing, thrones, carvings, paintings, pottery, and a variety of instruments and tools used in various rituals. Each of these is accompanied by descriptions of their significance and meaning, so you can learn a lot if you take the time to read them! Historical exhibits feature some of the most influential and important parts of Ghana's history, particularly the slave trade. There is also a fascinating exhibit of the history of the Ghanaian currency.

Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park. The park was created to honor Kwame Nkrumah, who led Ghana to its independence from Great Britain and became the nation's first president. Voted as Africa's "Man of the Millennium", he is a highly important figure of the 20th century. In the park you can see a monument dedicated to him, as well as his mausoleum, where he is buried.

Independence Square. Also known as Black Star Square for the large black star located atop Independence Arch. The square celebrates Ghanaian independence from the British in 1957 and features an eternal flame first lit by Nkrumah in 1961.

W.E.B. DuBois Memorial Centre, Fifth Link Road, +233 30 277 6502. W.E.B. DuBois was a famous American author and Civil Rights activist who moved to Ghana near the end of his life feeling his efforts to create equality were all in vain and that America would never accept black people. Although the Centre itself is a research library, historical sites and monuments are scattered about amidst the learning centers. The most interesting of them being House Number 22, which is where W.E.B. DuBois resided when he moved to Ghana, and his grave.

Kane Kwei Carpentry Workshop, Teshie First Junction (along the road, by a Total gas station, +233 244-11-47-19. This is the workshop of Seth Kane Kwei who invented the famous design coffins in the 1950s which are carved into shapes that represent something important and relevant to the deceased person, such as a fish, airplanes, etc. You will likely meet Eric Adjetey Anang, grandson of Kane Kwei, who has owned it since 2005 and hear stories about these fantastic coffins. They are used for funerals in the region and are part of many public or private collections of contemporary art around the world.

The National Archives of Ghana.

The Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences

Artists Alliance Gallery, La Beach Rd (1 km west of La Beach Hotel. Artist-run gallery over 3 floors with sculptures, fabrics and paintings. Covers everything from cheap wooden artifacts for a few dollars to expensive paintings by top artists in Ghana. Big plus is being able to look, browse in a relaxed gallery without being hassled to buy. US$10-10,000.

Ghana's Central Library

Osu Castle. Built by the Danes in the 17th century for Sweden, it has changed hands under many rulers before the Danes were finally able to stake claim to the area and the castle. Before it was claimed by Denmark, it was used for trading precious metals, but once the Danes took power, it became a place to store slaves prior to shipping them. Later it became the headquarters of the Danish Gold Coast. Since that time, it has been used as a government building and when Ghana gained independence in 1957, it became the Presidential House. It remains the seat of government today, although there is controversy because of its ties to the slave trade. Visitors are able to go to the castle however, armed guards stand outside and they typically don't allow photos to be taken. Rules about pictures change sporadically, but it's best (safest) not to try. .

Labadi Beach - One of the most popular beaches in Accra for tourists. Located between two of Accra's most expensive hotels—La Palm and La Badi Beach—this short stretch of the Atlantic Coast features several makeshift cafe-restaurants, lots of souvenir vendors, and if you are lucky (i.e. on good weather weekends) an amazing cast of characters who will entertain you with drumming, dancing, pony rides, and acrobatic performances. Some people actually go for a swim, but there's plenty to do on-shore. Don't miss it. (Warning: this is a prime-time venue, one highly "not recommended" after dark.) The beach is 'officially' accessible only from an entrance at La By-pass (Labadi Road) for a fee of 5 cedis. If you are a guest at La Palm or Labadi Beach Hotel you can access the beach for free through the back gate. Non-hotel guests can enjoy the facilities - pool, fitness, sauna - for 10 cedis a day at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel.

Jamestown - Jamestown is the oldest part of Accra and remains an active fishing center. It is similar in many ways to [[Zanzibar]]'s [[Stone Town]], though it has not yet been restored, so it is not typically highlighted on tourist itineraries. Despite this, for many visitors, it is one of the most memorable sights in the city. Jamestown is a short distance west from Independence Square; from the busy street the only real sights are the lighthouse, a prison building housed inside an old colonial fort, and the old Customs House. From the lighthouse there is a road which takes you to the otherwise hidden delight: one of the largest working fishing harbors in Ghana. Go early in the morning and see dozens of small boats bring in the day's catch. It's best to find a friendly local guide so you don't miss the hidden alleys, old stone houses, and fantastic cliff-top harbor vistas.

University of Ghana - Ghana's largest university is in Legon and is accessible by Tro-Tros to Madina. It's a very charming and quiet place with old trees, a botanical garden (although you should be aware there have been reports of muggings and violent crime taking place in the gardens) and many small buildings surrounded by green grass. The Cafeterias are open to anybody and serve typical Ghanaian dishes.

Swimming Pools: Sport swimmers find a pool in East Legon at A&C Mall for 7 cedis a day. Those who want to spend a relaxing day at a hotel pool can use the one of La Palm Royal Beach Hotel for 10 cedis a day.

Goethe Institut - German institute organizing frequent movie screening and expositions. There is a regular Thursday movie screening.

Alliance Francaise d'Accra - French institute organizing frequent concerts, art performances and expositions.

Accra Expat - The expat webpage informing its visitors about planned events in Accra

Makola market, in Accra's busy downtown, includes a large boulevard and several alleys full of fabric shops with goods such as wax-print pagnes, as well as embroidered and beaded cotton and tulle for special occasions. Look for wax prints from Ghana Traditional Prints (GTP) and the Akosombo Textile Company, which issue a wide range of new designs annually. Another source for such fabric is Woodin, an upscale fabric store with outlets in Osu and at the A&C shopping mall in East Legon, selling a variety of shiny patterned cottons, batiks, and ready-made clothes.

Kaneshie Market is both a transit centre and a great place to shop, offering a very wide variety of mostly traditional goods and items. It is a source for food and household items; beads, hair salons, shoes, handbags and beauty products, and fabric shops.

For curio shopping, the National Cultural Centre, known popularly as the "Arts Centre" near the Independence Square is an overwhelming but well-stocked option. Smaller curio markets can be found around the city.

Wild Gecko (near the Tetteh-Quarshie Interchange, off the Kwame Nkrumah Motorway Extension sells a variety of crafts, upscale curios, furniture, and batik clothing. Be sure to check out the extensive collection of Christmas ornaments, including Adinkra symbols carved into dainty souvenirs. Down the dirt road from Wild Gecko are further several smaller but well-stocked pottery and craft stores.

Shopping malls include:

  • The Accra Mall, off the Liberation Road
  • The A&C Shopping Mall, East Legon
  • Palace Shopping Mall, situated on the Spintex Road
  • Shaaba Shopping Mall, off the Motorway Extension

Eat out at one of Osu's many trendy restaurants. Osu, a suburb of Accra, is known for its nightlife and a wide variety of eateries, hotels, and several options for entertainment.

Café Dez Amis is close to Osu, next door to Jubilee House and the French embassy. Offering gourmet coffees, sandwiches and salads, as well as cold fresh fruit juices and ice cream. Open from 07:00 till 22:00. Breakfast and fresh baked breads and pastries are available all day. There is also an outside cocktail bar, serving Mojitos and other cocktails from all over the world. Has Wifi.

Located in Labone near the Metro TV building, "Maquis Tante Marie" is a restaurant serving a variety of African cuisines in a pleasant garden setting.

Frankie's on Oxford Street in Osu is a popular oasis for tourists in Accra. Offering accommodation, a restaurant, salad bar, ice cream and a bakery/pastry shop.

Other popular restaurants in Osu include Livingstone Safari Restaurant, Haveli (Indian Cuisine), Papaye (Fast Food), Asanka Locals (Traditional Ghanaian Cuisine) and Noble House Restaurant (Indian and Chinese Cuisine).

The biggest entertainment precinct in town is the Oxford Street area, in Osu. Home to over a dozen different night venues (most of them tucked up side-streets), there is no shortage of variety. Taxi drivers generally know the location of the following, but if not, just ask a young-looking person on Oxford Street.

  • Tantra: A late-night (best from midnight to 05:00) club, with a 50:50 mix of expats and locals. Plays western style electronic and R&B music. Entry 20 cedis, small beers 5 cedis. You can usually negotiate for a discount on the entry charge.
  • Duplex: Possibly the most popular venue as of early 2012, 50:50 expats and locals. Similar music to Tantra, free entry, 5 cedi small beers.
  • Container: One of the original drinking icons, located on Oxford Street. An overgrown "spot" style bar, 90% locals. Good for a couple of drinks in the open air early in the evening, large beers about 3 cedis. Free entry. Street acrobats.
  • Epo's: Another overgrown spot, 80% locals. Located a couple of blocks off Oxford Street, it feels like a mini carnival. Try the "beer tower", a 3 or 5 litre (you choose) tapped tower of beer delivered to your table. 3 litres for 15 cedis, 5 litres for 25, free entry.
  • Monsoon: Sushi restaurant, also has a smallish bar. Popular with the over 30 crowd, mostly expats.
  • Bella Roma: A nice Italian restaurant, transforms into a bar/club after 22:00. 60% locals, quite a prominent Lebanese presence. Possible entry fee of 20 cedis.
  • Duncans: A chilled but popular outdoor spot.
  • Ryan's Irish Pub: One of the few places in the area where you can order a pint. An option if you want a rest from Africa, but pretty uneventful otherwise.
  • La Pleasure Beach: Located at Labadi Beach (about 4 km from Osu), an outdoor reggae night happens every Wednesday on the beach from 9PM. 5 cedi entry, 4 cedi large beers. 80% locals, foreigners get hassled a little by jewellery/t-shirt sellers, but it's safe, and worth a look on a Wednesday.
  • FireFly: A nice classy cocktail lounge in Osu near Citizen Kofi. Entry is free and drinks are 4-5 cedis for a single shot and 10-15 for cocktails. Local and Expat crowd. Plays electronic and pop music here you see a lot of foreign (white) young ladies gyrating with public displaying of affection with the local Ghanaian gentlemen.
  • The Republic Bar & Grill: a retro-styled afrocentric hangouts for creatives (bloggers, photographers,fashion designers), expats and just anybody else who can't be bothered with high heels or a formal shirt. You can sit in or outside and enjoy chilled fermented flavoured sugar cane juice whilst listening to World Music or very old school Ghanaian Highlife.

Tantra: A late-night (best from midnight to 05:00) club, with a 50:50 mix of expats and locals. Plays western style electronic and R&B music. Entry 20 cedis, small beers 5 cedis. You can usually negotiate for a discount on the entry charge.

Duplex: Possibly the most popular venue as of early 2012, 50:50 expats and locals. Similar music to Tantra, free entry, 5 cedi small beers.

Container: One of the original drinking icons, located on Oxford Street. An overgrown "spot" style bar, 90% locals. Good for a couple of drinks in the open air early in the evening, large beers about 3 cedis. Free entry. Street acrobats.

Epo's: Another overgrown spot, 80% locals. Located a couple of blocks off Oxford Street, it feels like a mini carnival. Try the "beer tower", a 3 or 5 litre (you choose) tapped tower of beer delivered to your table. 3 litres for 15 cedis, 5 litres for 25, free entry.

Monsoon: Sushi restaurant, also has a smallish bar. Popular with the over 30 crowd, mostly expats.

Bella Roma: A nice Italian restaurant, transforms into a bar/club after 22:00. 60% locals, quite a prominent Lebanese presence. Possible entry fee of 20 cedis.

Duncans: A chilled but popular outdoor spot.

Ryan's Irish Pub: One of the few places in the area where you can order a pint. An option if you want a rest from Africa, but pretty uneventful otherwise.

La Pleasure Beach: Located at Labadi Beach (about 4 km from Osu), an outdoor reggae night happens every Wednesday on the beach from 9PM. 5 cedi entry, 4 cedi large beers. 80% locals, foreigners get hassled a little by jewellery/t-shirt sellers, but it's safe, and worth a look on a Wednesday.

FireFly: A nice classy cocktail lounge in Osu near Citizen Kofi. Entry is free and drinks are 4-5 cedis for a single shot and 10-15 for cocktails. Local and Expat crowd. Plays electronic and pop music here you see a lot of foreign (white) young ladies gyrating with public displaying of affection with the local Ghanaian gentlemen.

The Republic Bar & Grill: a retro-styled afrocentric hangouts for creatives (bloggers, photographers,fashion designers), expats and just anybody else who can't be bothered with high heels or a formal shirt. You can sit in or outside and enjoy chilled fermented flavoured sugar cane juice whilst listening to World Music or very old school Ghanaian Highlife.

Being the national capital, Accra hosts several embassies and high commissions. A majority of them are clustered in Cantonments, North Ridge and in the Airport Residential Area (west of the airport) neighborhoods. They can be located elsewhere too. Other countries maintain (non-resident) diplomatic representation to Ghana through their embassy in Abduja or Lagos in Nigeria; Dakar, Abidjan, and/or elsewhere in Africa:

  • Australia Australia, 2 Second Rangoon Close, Cantonments; PMB 60, KIA-Accra, +233 302 216-400. High Commission/Embassy is also accredited to Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Togo, Mali, Senegal, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea. Visa applicants will need to go in person to the Australian Visa Application Centre (AVAC) in Accra to lodge their application and provide biometrics in the form of digital fingerprints and a facial photograph. The Visa Application Centre is at 1st Floor Emporium, Movenpick Ambassador Hotel on Independence Avenue. Phone inquiries regarding visa applications +27 21 401 7500
  • Benin Benin, 19 Volta Street, 2nd Close, Airport Residential Area; P.O. Box 7871 (N Airport Rd & Osu Badu Cres in West Airport District, +233 302 774 860. M-F 09:00-11:00 and 14:00-15:00.
  • Brazil Brazil, No. 4 Fifth Link, Off Senchi Street; P.O. Box CT 3859 Cantonments, Accra, +233 302 774-908, +233 302 774-921. M-F 09:00-17:00, Visa services close at 13:00.
  • Burkina Faso Burkina Faso, No 772/3 Asylum Down; P.O. Box 651, Accra, +233 302 221988, +233 302 221936.
  • Cameroon Cameroon (Resident in Lagos), 5 Elsie Femi Peatse Street, Victoria Island, Lagos; PMB 2476, Lagos, +234 14 48 09 85.
  • Canada Canada, 42 Independence Ave Accra, Ghana Sankara Interchange, +233 302-21-15-21. M-Th 07:30–16:00, F 07:30–13:00. High Commission/Embassy is also accredited to Ghana, Sierra Leone and Togo
  • China China, No.6, Agostino Neto Road, Airport Residential Area, Accra. MWF 08:30-12:00 & 15:00-17:00. Visa and consular services are at 5A Sixth Circular Rd, Cantonments Accra
  • Cuba Cuba, 22 A Akosombo Road. P.O BOX 9163. Airport Residential Area, +233 302 775868. Tu & Th 09:00-13:00.
  • Ivory Coast Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), 9 Eighteenth Lane, off Cantonments Road, Christiansborg; P.O. Box 3445, +233 302 774611.
  • Egypt Egypt, 38 Senchi Street, Airport Residential Area, +233 302-776854. M-F 8:30-15:00; Consular Services M-Th 08:30-13:00.
  • Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea, 70 North Airport Rd( Kufour Lane), Airport Residential Area, +233 302 766 357.
  • Ethiopia Ethiopia, 2 Milne Close Off Dr. Amilcar Cabral Rd, Airport Residential Area, +233 302 775-928.
  • France France, Presidential Drive, PO Box 187, +233 302-21-45-50.
  • Gabon Gabon (Resident in Abidjan), Immeuble Shell, BP 3765, Abidjan 01.
  • Gambia Gambia (Resident in Abduja), 7 Misratah Street, Off Parakou Crescent; P.M.B. 5058 Wuse 2, Abduja, +234 80 625 06180.
  • Germany Germany, 6 Ridge St, North Ridge, +233 302-221311.
  • Greece Greece (Honorary Consulate), No 1 Boundary Road Extension East Legon DTD 102-Cantonments, Accra, +233 302 542-254, +233 244 337935. Embassy is in Lagos.
  • Guinea Guinea, 125 Opp. Accra Girl's Roman Ridge, +233-302-777-921, +233-302-775-373.
  • Japan Japan, Fifth Avenue Extension, West Cantonments, +233 302 765060.
  • India India, 9 Ridge Road, Roman Ridge; PO Box CT-5708, Cantonments (Near the M-Plaza Hotel at Roman Ridge, +233 307020903, +233 307079309 (for emergencies). High Commission/Embassy is also accredited to Ghana, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone and Togo
  • Israel Israel, No. 2, First Circular Road, Unit 1 Josni Residence Cantonments; PO Box CN-91, Cantonments, +233 302 743838.
  • Liberia Liberia, 10 West Cantonments, off Jawaharlal Nehru Road, PO Box 895, +233 302 775641.
  • Mali Mali, Agostino Neto Road, Airport Residential Area; PO Box GP 121, Accra, +233 302 775160, +233 302 666423.
  • Netherlands The Netherlands, 89 Liberation Road, Thomas Sankara Circle; PO Box 3248, +233 302-221655.
  • Niger Niger, House No. E.104/3, Independence Avenue, +233 302-224962.
  • Nigeria Nigeria, Ameda St; PO Box 1548, +233 30 277-6158.
  • Namibia Namibia, 21 Airport Residential Area., Nortei Ababio St, Accra, +233 302 79 9764. Mon - Fri 9am - 4pm.
  • Russia Russian Federation, P.O.Box 1634, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Switchback Lane, +233 302 77-56-11, +233 302 76-83-32,.
  • Sierra Leone Sierra Leone (Resident in Abduja), Plot 308, Mission Road (off Ministry of Defense/ship Ho, Diplomatic Zone, Central Business District, Abduja, +234 9 876 6435.
  • Switzerland Switzerland, Hilla Limann Hwy/Kenneth Kaunda Rd, North Ridge Accra, +233 302 228-125, +233 302 228-185.
  • Togo Togo, PO Box C120 Cantonments, Accra; Fourth Circular Rd and Cantonments Rd, +233 30 277 7950.
  • United Kingdom United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Osu Link, off Gamel Abdul Nasser Avenue, +233 30 221-3250. M-F 07:30-13:00.
  • United States United States of America, No. 24, Fourth Circular Rd., Cantonments, Accra; P.O. Box GP 2288. +233 30 274-1000.

Australia Australia, 2 Second Rangoon Close, Cantonments; PMB 60, KIA-Accra, +233 302 216-400. High Commission/Embassy is also accredited to Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Togo, Mali, Senegal, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea. Visa applicants will need to go in person to the Australian Visa Application Centre (AVAC) in Accra to lodge their application and provide biometrics in the form of digital fingerprints and a facial photograph. The Visa Application Centre is at 1st Floor Emporium, Movenpick Ambassador Hotel on Independence Avenue. Phone inquiries regarding visa applications +27 21 401 7500

Benin Benin, 19 Volta Street, 2nd Close, Airport Residential Area; P.O. Box 7871 (N Airport Rd & Osu Badu Cres in West Airport District, +233 302 774 860. M-F 09:00-11:00 and 14:00-15:00.

Brazil Brazil, No. 4 Fifth Link, Off Senchi Street; P.O. Box CT 3859 Cantonments, Accra, +233 302 774-908, +233 302 774-921. M-F 09:00-17:00, Visa services close at 13:00.

Burkina Faso Burkina Faso, No 772/3 Asylum Down; P.O. Box 651, Accra, +233 302 221988, +233 302 221936.

Cameroon Cameroon (Resident in Lagos), 5 Elsie Femi Peatse Street, Victoria Island, Lagos; PMB 2476, Lagos, +234 14 48 09 85.

Canada Canada, 42 Independence Ave Accra, Ghana Sankara Interchange, +233 302-21-15-21. M-Th 07:30–16:00, F 07:30–13:00. High Commission/Embassy is also accredited to Ghana, Sierra Leone and Togo

China China, No.6, Agostino Neto Road, Airport Residential Area, Accra. MWF 08:30-12:00 & 15:00-17:00. Visa and consular services are at 5A Sixth Circular Rd, Cantonments Accra

Cuba Cuba, 22 A Akosombo Road. P.O BOX 9163. Airport Residential Area, +233 302 775868. Tu & Th 09:00-13:00.

Ivory Coast Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), 9 Eighteenth Lane, off Cantonments Road, Christiansborg; P.O. Box 3445, +233 302 774611.

Egypt Egypt, 38 Senchi Street, Airport Residential Area, +233 302-776854. M-F 8:30-15:00; Consular Services M-Th 08:30-13:00.

Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea, 70 North Airport Rd( Kufour Lane), Airport Residential Area, +233 302 766 357.

Ethiopia Ethiopia, 2 Milne Close Off Dr. Amilcar Cabral Rd, Airport Residential Area, +233 302 775-928.

France France, Presidential Drive, PO Box 187, +233 302-21-45-50.

Gabon Gabon (Resident in Abidjan), Immeuble Shell, BP 3765, Abidjan 01.

Gambia Gambia (Resident in Abduja), 7 Misratah Street, Off Parakou Crescent; P.M.B. 5058 Wuse 2, Abduja, +234 80 625 06180.

Germany Germany, 6 Ridge St, North Ridge, +233 302-221311.

Greece Greece (Honorary Consulate), No 1 Boundary Road Extension East Legon DTD 102-Cantonments, Accra, +233 302 542-254, +233 244 337935. Embassy is in Lagos.

Guinea Guinea, 125 Opp. Accra Girl's Roman Ridge, +233-302-777-921, +233-302-775-373.

Japan Japan, Fifth Avenue Extension, West Cantonments, +233 302 765060.

India India, 9 Ridge Road, Roman Ridge; PO Box CT-5708, Cantonments (Near the M-Plaza Hotel at Roman Ridge, +233 307020903, +233 307079309 (for emergencies). High Commission/Embassy is also accredited to Ghana, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone and Togo

Israel Israel, No. 2, First Circular Road, Unit 1 Josni Residence Cantonments; PO Box CN-91, Cantonments, +233 302 743838.

Liberia Liberia, 10 West Cantonments, off Jawaharlal Nehru Road, PO Box 895, +233 302 775641.

Mali Mali, Agostino Neto Road, Airport Residential Area; PO Box GP 121, Accra, +233 302 775160, +233 302 666423.

Netherlands The Netherlands, 89 Liberation Road, Thomas Sankara Circle; PO Box 3248, +233 302-221655.

Niger Niger, House No. E.104/3, Independence Avenue, +233 302-224962.

Nigeria Nigeria, Ameda St; PO Box 1548, +233 30 277-6158.

Namibia Namibia, 21 Airport Residential Area., Nortei Ababio St, Accra, +233 302 79 9764. Mon - Fri 9am - 4pm.

Russia Russian Federation, P.O.Box 1634, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Switchback Lane, +233 302 77-56-11, +233 302 76-83-32,.

Sierra Leone Sierra Leone (Resident in Abduja), Plot 308, Mission Road (off Ministry of Defense/ship Ho, Diplomatic Zone, Central Business District, Abduja, +234 9 876 6435.

Switzerland Switzerland, Hilla Limann Hwy/Kenneth Kaunda Rd, North Ridge Accra, +233 302 228-125, +233 302 228-185.

Togo Togo, PO Box C120 Cantonments, Accra; Fourth Circular Rd and Cantonments Rd, +233 30 277 7950.

United Kingdom United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Osu Link, off Gamel Abdul Nasser Avenue, +233 30 221-3250. M-F 07:30-13:00.

United States United States of America, No. 24, Fourth Circular Rd., Cantonments, Accra; P.O. Box GP 2288. +233 30 274-1000.