About the Embassy of Switzerland in Accra

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

We have an opening for an Academic Intern

See more details on the vacancy  on our internship page: Internship vacancy

For updated information on COVID-19 and entry rules, please check the following links:

Easy check to see if you are eligible to travel to Switzerland: Travelcheck

Mandatory entry form for all travelers to Switzerland: entry form

General Information on Covid-19 and health regulations, possible quarantine and obligations for testing before and/or after arrival:  website of the Federal Office of Public Health FOPH

For information on possible travel restrictions please consult the webpage of the State Secretariat for Migration SEM.

New rules on entering Switzerland (PDF, 121.5 kB, English)

COVID certificate and vaccination for Swiss citizens living abroad

As of 20 September 2021, anyone who has been vaccinated abroad with a vaccine approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and who is resident in or travelling to Switzerland will be able to obtain a Swiss COVID certificate. You can also apply for a Swiss COVID certificate if you have received a vaccine authorized by the WHO emergency use authorization protocol abroad. The documents can be submitted electronically to each canton (either last place of residence in Switzerland or place of origin).

Please consult the relevant FOPH page for details. The Embassy will be unable to consult in this matter, as the decision is of sole authority of each canton.

On August 25^th The Federal Council has decided to amend the Epidemics Ordinance. This means that Swiss citizens living abroad, and their immediate family (partners, children, parents and parents-in-law living in the same household), who do not have compulsory health insurance in Switzerland, can be vaccinated in Switzerland. The vaccination costs only will be assumed by the Confederation.
Press release by the Federal council

Important changes concerning Life Certificates for AHV/AVS as of May 1, 2021

For further information (PDF, 614.1 kB, English)

Visits via appointment only

As of June 8th, long-term "D" student visa and family reunion applications, over 90 days, can be submitted to the Embassy by appointment only, to be requested by email: accra.visa@eda.admin.ch. 

For all consular affairs (passport, civil status/family reunions, legalization, etc.), please contact the Embassy by email first: accra@eda.admin.ch for detailed information and to set up an appointment.

Visa

Easy check to see if you are eligible to travel to Switzerland

As of July 2, 2021 Visa type C (stay up to 90 days) for fully vaccinated, recovered (with a certificate) – or hardship applications:

Please contact VFS Global for appointments to submit your application.

Long-term “D” student visa and family reunion applications (over 90 days stay) must be submitted to the Embassy by appointment only. Requests to be sent by email to accra.visa@eda.admin.ch

A Schengen Visa issued by Switzerland does not guarantee entry permission to other Schengen States.  Covid-19 regulations and entry requirements vary for each Schengen State. It is mandatory you verify conditions for each country you might visit before you leave your home country.

Visa representation for Belgium and Latvia

As of 1^st November 2021, the Swiss Embassy is again representing Belgium and Latvia for the issuance of short term Schengen visa C.

Please note that the same requirements, application forms and instructions as for Switzerland will apply. Please submit supporting documents in English.

Please contact VFS Global for appointments to submit your application.