The Embassy of Ghana in Bern is the official point of contact for relations between Ghana and Switzerland, including services for Ghanaian citizens.
Contact Details
| Address | Belpstrasse 11, 3007 Bern, Switzerland |
| Telephone | +41 31 381 78 52 +41 31 381 78 53 |
| Fax | +41 31 381 49 41 |
| ghanaemb@tcnet.ch berne@mfa.gov.gh |
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| Website | www.ghanaembassy.ch |
| Head of Mission | Esi Awuah, Ambassador |
Consular Section
| Telephone | +41 31 381 78 52 |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30 - 12:30 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 - 12:30 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 12:30 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 12:30 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:30 - 12:30 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may differ on public holidays. Please confirm before your visit.
Location of the Embassy
Who runs the Ghanaian Embassy?
Esi Awuah has served as Ghanaian ambassador to Switzerland since January 2026. The Swiss Foreign Ministry’s diplomatic list names 7 accredited staff.
Entry rules for Swiss citizens travelling to Ghana
For Swiss citizens, the FDFA refers questions about entry rules, accepted travel documents and visas for Ghana to this embassy. Important: the FDFA advises against travel to certain regions of Ghana. See the FDFA travel advice.
Other consulates and embassies in Bern
93 other countries are represented in Bern, among them: Greece (embassy), Holy See (apostolic nunciature), Hungary (embassy), Iceland (honorary), India (embassy), Indonesia (embassy), Iran (embassy), Iraq (embassy), Ireland (embassy), Israel (embassy), Italy (embassy), Japan (embassy), Jordan (embassy), Kazakhstan (embassy), Kenya (embassy), Kosovo (embassy), Kuwait (embassy), Lebanon (embassy), North Korea (embassy), South Korea (embassy). The full list of all 94 missions is on the overview page for Switzerland.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Swiss public holidays and on the Ghanaian national holiday (6 March). Bridge days around holidays may bring extra closures.
Emergency assistance
In the other direction, Swiss nationals in Ghana can turn to the Swiss Embassy in Accra (+233 30 222 81 25); the FDFA Helpline answers on +41 58 465 33 33 at any time.
Diplomatic missions between Ghana and Switzerland
Ghana in Switzerland
- Bern – Embassy of Ghana (this page)
Switzerland in Ghana
- Accra – Swiss Embassy
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Ghana in Bern
At what times can I visit the Ghanaian Embassy?
Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 17:00.
Is there a Swiss travel warning for Ghana?
The FDFA currently advises against travel to certain regions of Ghana; read its full travel advice before planning a trip.
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Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) – list of the diplomatic and consular corps in Switzerland, FDFA travel advice for Ghana, www.ghanaembassy.ch. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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