Swiss Embassy in Accra

Switzerland's Embassy in Accra represents Swiss interests in Ghana while maintaining concurrent accreditation to Benin, Togo, and São Tomé e Príncipe, supporting bilateral relations built on substantial Swiss development cooperation, technical expertise transfer, and expanding business connections between Swiss companies and West Africa's second-largest economy. The embassy coordinates significant Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) programs focusing on democratic governance, sustainable economic development, water resource management, and climate adaptation in Ghana's rapidly urbanizing regions and agricultural areas. Swiss engagement encompasses expertise in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and environmental technology supporting Ghana's economic diversification beyond traditional cocoa and gold exports, while the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) maintains dedicated staff promoting Swiss-Ghanaian trade and facilitating Swiss business investment in Accra's growing commercial hub. The mission provides consular services to Swiss nationals visiting Ghana for tourism to Atlantic beaches, wildlife reserves, and cultural heritage sites, while coordinating visa applications for Ghanaian travelers seeking Swiss tourism, business, and educational opportunities in one of Africa's most stable democracies with regular peaceful power transitions.