Austrian Embassy in Accra

Embassy of Austria in Accra, Ghana

Overview

Austria's Embassy in Accra represents Austrian interests in Ghana, West Africa's second-largest economy and one of the continent's most stable democracies, supporting bilateral relations built on Austrian development cooperation, technical expertise transfer, and expanding business connections between Austrian companies and Ghana's growing industrial and service sectors. Under Ambassador Jürgen Heissel's leadership, the embassy coordinates Austrian engagement in sectors including renewable energy, water infrastructure, and sustainable agriculture, leveraging Austrian expertise in engineering and environmental technology to support Ghana's economic diversification beyond traditional cocoa and gold exports. The mission facilitates trade and investment connecting Austrian manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and technology companies to Accra's commercial hub while coordinating development assistance supporting democratic governance, civil society strengthening, and climate adaptation in Ghana's coastal and northern regions vulnerable to environmental challenges. The embassy serves Austrian nationals visiting Ghana for business or tourism to Atlantic beaches, wildlife reserves, and cultural heritage sites, while processing visa applications for Ghanaian travelers seeking Austrian tourism, business, and educational opportunities.
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