Ghanaian citizens in the Netherlands, and Dutch residents planning a trip to Ghana, can contact the Embassy of Ghana in The Hague.
Contact Details
| Address | Laan Copes Van Cattenburch 70, 2585 GD The Hague, Netherlands |
| Telephone | +31 70 338 43 84 |
| Fax | +31 70 306 28 00 |
| info@ghanaembassy.nl | |
| Website | thehague.mfa.gov.gh |
| Head of Mission | Eddison Mensah Agbenyegah, Ambassador |
| National Day | 6 March |
Opening Hours
No opening hours are published by the Dutch government. Check the embassy’s website or call before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Visitors go to Laan Copes Van Cattenburch 70, 2585 GD The Hague.
- Opening hours: not published by the Dutch government – check the embassy’s website or call before you go.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
The embassy and its network in the Netherlands
Eddison Mensah Agbenyegah heads the embassy as ambassador; the Dutch protocol list gives 4 February 2026 as the date of the presentation of credentials. The Hague is the seat of the Dutch government and of international institutions such as the International Court of Justice, the International Criminal Court and the OPCW, so many embassies in the city also follow their work.
Consular services
Requests the consular staff deal with:
- Ghanaian passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
Do I need an appointment?
Many consular services require an appointment – check the website first.
Travelling from the Netherlands to Ghana
Dutch citizens need a visa for Ghana, to be obtained before travelling. The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes the current entry rules in its travel advice (in Dutch); check it before booking.
Closing days
The embassy is normally closed on Dutch public holidays and on Ghana’s national day (6 March). Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Ghanaian citizens should call the embassy on +31 70 338 43 84. Embassies can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. In the Netherlands, the emergency number is 112; for non-urgent police matters call 0900 8844.
Diplomatic missions of Ghana in the Netherlands
Ghana in the Netherlands
- The Hague – Embassy of Ghana (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Ghana in The Hague
Where is the Ghanaian Embassy in The Hague?
At Laan Copes Van Cattenburch 70, 2585 GD The Hague.
Who is the ambassador of Ghana to the Netherlands?
Eddison Mensah Agbenyegah, who presented credentials on 4 February 2026, according to the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
When is the Ghanaian national day?
The national day of Ghana is 6 March; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do I need a visa for Ghana with a Dutch passport?
Yes, a visa is required before travelling.
Details checked on 11 October 2026. Sources: Government of the Netherlands – foreign representations in the Netherlands (government.nl, October 2026), Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs – ambassadors in the Netherlands (as of 2 September 2026), Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs – travel advice for Ghana (Nederland Wereldwijd), thehague.mfa.gov.gh. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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