Embassy of Ghana

The embassy of Ghana is truly the most inefficient establishment with the worst customer service I have ever experienced. I had mailed in my visa application because the website lacked information about in person meetings. I followed all of the directions on the website and got no feedback about my application. When my trip was approaching I decided to go directly to the embassy because they had not responded to my emails or calls. The man at the front gate treated me like I had personally attacked him. He would not let me in to speak with anyone simply because they were in drop off hours and I wasn’t dropping off (they only have drop off and pick up hours). He told me to go home and wait for the visa to be sent to me. He event threatened to call the cops if I didn’t leave as I was outside calling family members to get advice.
My uncle had a friend who worked there search for my information. He could not locate it. Supposedly they were backed up from recent holidays and had a thousand passports. Still that’s no excuse for inefficiency and terrible service. The date of my flight came and I had to completely cancel because I had no information on when my documents would be sent to me. If they at least could’ve returned my passport I could’ve submitted it in New York for rushed service. This embassy should absolutely be shut down. It’s an embarrassment to Washington, D.C., to the United States and the country of Ghana.

This is truly the worst run establishment, they have no regard for anyone. I am embarrassed for the people of Ghana that an organization is allowed to run this way. No help, no customer service, the people are rude and dismissive. I spent over 8 hours trying to obtain travel visas after paying $ 600 for rush shipping. I will never visit this Embassy again.

I changed my review because they actually processed my Visa within two weeks. The only issue is they do not respond to emails or phone calls. They also are not processing Ghanaian passports since December which is ridiculous and seriously effecting my boyfriend and our travel plans.

For the purposes of helping others plan for the Around the World Embassy Tour, I would say the Embassy of Ghana, which happened to be the first embassy we visited, was one of the highlights of the day. This was a highlight for us because it was one of the few places that had absolutely no line, and it was the only place where we were able to sample traditional cuisine for free. The food portions were not skimpy, and, in particular, the chicken stew with peppers and onions was a standout. It was spicy but not overwhelming. There was also a spinach dish, fried rice, rice and beans, and chicken legs. There were two separate tables set up and each had different food on it. Inside the embassy, there was a drum circle performance with a lot of audience participation. There was also various art pieces and clothing for sale inside. The Embassy of Ghana is located on International Drive, relatively close to the Van Ness metro station. By choosing to visit the embassies on International Drive, you have fewer lines, however, I did find that by not starting with the most popular embassies near DuPont, we really missed out as the lines get ridiculously long quickly and most places run out of food/​beverage samples quickly.

It was the first time to visit there for world passport on 7 May 2016. As if I won a lottery! No lines, many cultural exhibitions of art and music, the delicious dishes, friendly staffs,… so many good things.
Price: Admission free. Some other neighbor embassies charge for food tho.
Food: Fried chicken and fish, been rice, taro bread?!, grilled vegetables, spicy sauces,… all good: q
Shop: Traditional clothes and art works.
Music: Drums.
Parking: Free street.

Travel may be a tiresome adventure. An embassy, may sometimes make the experience of travel less worth while. I enjoy visiting home Ghana. This Embassy is my only way there, well along with a ticket. The customer service should be brought to the modern era. There is an email address provided to customers, but i am wonder if it is utilized, because one receives a generic response as found on the webpage or no response at all. I requested a visa 2 weeks before my trip, i was curious on the status and received no information. This is an issue when does not know the outcome. I did receive the passport on time, but the receipt was stapled to the front page of my passport and my electronic front page of my passport is no longer useful. In the future, I will be requesting a multi year visa so i do not have to deal with the embassy for a little while.
Akwaaba!

I was (and to some extent still) very excited about visiting Ghana. I had heard such great things about the hospitality of people of Ghana. However, it appears that they send their trash to represent their country to the rest of the world. The embassy of Ghana generally is staffed by not very polite and collegial people. I was treated rudely starting from the obnoxious security guard to the not so polite guy behind the visa counter. Also, some idiot sitting behind the counter in the big hall inside the embassy was especially rude. All and all after paying expedited visa fees I still don’t have my passport and visa after 3 days of constantly going to the embassy and fulfilling their random requests. It has been a pain (mind you I live within walking distance of the embassy). At this point i just want my passport back. SO DISAPPOINTED!!!

Complete the process through the mail. Very straightforward.
I read the reviews and was so nervous but I had no issues. I followed the directions exactly as they are on the website and got my visa back very quickly. See my timeline below if you are concerned about turnaround time:
— I sent my application on Thursday (¹¹⁄₁₂) via 2-​day shipping so the consulate received it on Monday (¹¹⁄₁₆).
— I sent the return envelop with tracking so I was able to see they sent it back the following Tuesday (¹¹⁄₂₄).
— I received my passport with my visa on Friday (¹¹⁄₂₇ the day after Thanksgiving).
— 11 Business days total (could have been 9 if I opted for overnight delivery but I was not in a rush)

I was treated horribly by the Man Behind the Window both when I went to drop off my passport to obtain a Visa and when I came back to pick it up (ignored me and slapped by passport on the counter). Horrible customer service skills both by the man who took my application and some other woman who was behind the counter as well.
The security at the gate were OK though. Overall, I’m still excited to go Ghana with my friends in December; just wish my experience at the Embassy was pleasant.

The staff members here were not rude. My rating is based merely on the antiquated process in which the visas are received. There is no way in hell I would mail my passport to this facility. I actually said a prayer over my passport when I left! They actually hand write your passport info down in a ledger and issue you a ticket to come pick it up. There has to be a better way! I don’t know what they are doing with the money they receive from this process but investing in at least ONE computer would be ideal.
I waited in line for almost 45mins. There were only two people working the only window and one seemed to merely be an assistant to the other. This was my second trip to the embassy because their hours are not posted on the website and I did not think to call until the last minute.
So to save someone the trouble, as of the date of this review, they only accept passports Monday-​Thursday from 9:30am-12pm. Pick up is from 1pm-​3pm Monday through Thursday.
I think these hours are ridiculous but seeing as how there are only two people employed to provide this service I understand. I actually had to take a half day off work and I was STILL late getting back. You have to be in line by 12pm or they will not let you in. One poor man was instructed to go move his car and when he came back they would not let him back in. Of course he was pissed about that.
Hope this review helps someone.

My 11 year old and I went to visit the embassy of Ghana during Passport D.C. We had a great time and everyone was very friendly. We were able to try traditional Ghanaian clothing and took plenty of pictures. Great people, friendly and patient. I would love to visit Ghana, and as soon as I start planning my trip, I will visit the embassy to get my visa.

I had a great experience here… nothing like any of the other reviews. There was a line when I got here but that’s no biggie. Submitted my paperwork and was told to come back in 2 hours to get my visa. The workers were polite and I was grateful that I was able to avoid having to make another trip to the city to get my visa.

Horrible service. No one to complain to. No one at visa section for hours during specified time.

I read a number of pretty awful reviews about the Embassy of Ghana in DC so was a bit nervous about getting my visa. I tried calling, and just like the reviews said, no one answered. So, I went to the Embassy and was very pleasingly surprised! I waited on line for less than 10 minutes, handed in my paperwork and returned a week later to collect my visa. I was pretty happy overall.

First off this embassy changes it’s requirements for entry visas all the time. Their website tells you to provide bank statement for tourist visa when it;s not required. Then they ask for two references in Ghana just put the Hotel or home address of host. then the embassy of your country. The thing that gets me about the place is like most African Country Embassies their way is the way to go not what the website tells you. Forget calling them to check on anything they won’t even answer. The visa I paid $ 100.00 72 hour service took 6 working days. Then when you get a hold of them finally then tell them a problem they’ll tell you… Oh I see… then put you on hold which means you’ll hear a voice tell you…“If you like to make a call please hang up then try that call again… they hang up on you. Rotten service walk into the place firsthand if you can then address the issues. Hours 9AM-​3PM M-​F

Conveniently located near the Metro, I stopped by here and the Ethiopian embassy during Passport DC Around the World open house tours. There were book and poetry readings which I’m not into that much.