Ghana’s Embassy in Washington DC has resumed full operations after a temporary closure, processing more than 800 visa applications on its first day back, according to official reports.

The high-volume consular activity follows several weeks of closure due to unforeseen operational challenges, as confirmed by Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration. The embassy officially reopened on Thursday, May 29, a date earlier confirmed by the Ghana News Agency (GNA).

“All consular and diplomatic services have resumed,” a notice posted at the embassy confirmed.

According to the BBC, the embassy issued over 800 visas on reopening day, marking a swift and high-impact return to service. The surge reflects a significant backlog of visa requests, as well as renewed travel demand between Ghana and the United States.

The embassy’s temporary closure had disrupted passport renewals, visa processing, and other consular services, affecting Ghanaians living across multiple U.S. states. With the mission now operational, officials are expected to process increased volumes in the coming weeks.

While the Ministry has not released full details about the reasons behind the closure, it has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to improving the capacity and service quality of its diplomatic missions abroad.