The Consulate General of Ghana in Hamburg is an official consular representation of Ghana in Germany, providing consular services for Ghanaian citizens in Hamburg, Lower Saxony, Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
Contact Details
| Address | Kajen 6-8, 20459 Hamburg, Germany |
| Telephone | +49 176 3554 7319 |
| Head of Mission | Emmanuel Opeku, Consul General |
| Consular district | Hamburg, Lower Saxony, Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 15:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 15:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 15:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 15:30 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 15:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on public holidays. Please confirm before you visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
The Ghanaian Consulate General is at Kajen 6–8 in Hamburg, on the old harbour front near the Speicherstadt.
- Telephone: +49 176 3554 7319 (the only number listed by the German Federal Foreign Office).
- Visas: applied for online or through the embassy in Berlin.
About the Ghanaian Consulate General in Hamburg
The consulate general serves Ghanaians in Hamburg, Lower Saxony, Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and is headed by Consul General Emmanuel Opeku. Hamburg has one of the largest Ghanaian communities in Germany. An honorary consul in Hanover helps in Lower Saxony and Bremen.
Which Ghanaian office is responsible for me?
| Office | Area covered |
|---|---|
| Embassy, Berlin | All of Germany; visas and passports |
| Consulate General, Hamburg | Hamburg, Lower Saxony, Schleswig-Holstein, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania |
Honorary consuls in Hanover (Lower Saxony, Bremen) and Gräfelfing near Munich (Bavaria, Saxony) offer limited services.
Consular services
- Consular assistance for Ghanaian citizens in northern Germany
- Passport matters, in cooperation with the embassy in Berlin
- Legalisation of documents
- Information on visas and travel to Ghana
Visa information
German citizens need a visa for Ghana, obtained before travel: either the e-visa introduced in May 2026 (single-entry tourist visa USD 260 for non-African passports) or a visa through the embassy in Berlin. On entry, the stay is limited to 60 days. Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required.
Other consulates and embassies in Hamburg
90 other countries are represented in Hamburg, among them: Greece (consulate general), Guatemala (honorary), Honduras (honorary), Hungary (honorary), India (consulate general), Indonesia (consulate general), Ireland (honorary), Italy (honorary), Jamaica (honorary), Japan (consulate general), Kazakhstan (consulate general), Latvia (honorary), Liechtenstein (honorary), Lithuania (honorary), Luxembourg (honorary), Malawi (honorary), Malaysia (honorary), Mali (honorary), Malta (honorary), South Korea (consulate general). The full list of all 91 missions is on the overview page for Germany.
Closing days
Closed on Hamburg public holidays and on Ghanaian holidays such as Independence Day (6 March) and Founders’ Day (4 August).
Emergency assistance
Ghanaian citizens in northern Germany who need urgent help can contact the consulate general. Germans in Ghana are helped by the German Embassy in Accra.
Ghanaian missions in Germany
Measured in a straight line from Hamburg, the nearest other Ghanaian office is the Honorary Consulate in Hanover (about 130 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Hamburg.
- Berlin (250 km) – Embassy of Ghana
- Hamburg – Consulate General (Hamburg, Lower Saxony, Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania) (this page)
- Munich-Gräfelfing (610 km) – Honorary Consulate (Bavaria and Saxony)
- Hanover (130 km) – Honorary Consulate (Lower Saxony and Bremen)
Frequently asked questions about the Consulate General of Ghana in Hamburg
Can I apply for a Ghana visa at the consulate in Hamburg?
Visas are applied for online as an e-visa or through the embassy in Berlin.
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Details checked on 7 October 2026. Sources: German Federal Foreign Office, Embassy of Ghana in Berlin. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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