South African High Commission in Accra

High Commission South Africa Accra, Ghana

Address
Kakramadu Villa, 30 Kakramadu Road, Cantonments, Accra

No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.

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Head of mission: L V Shongwe

Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of South Africa: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 6 February 2022

The South African high commission in Accra stands at Kakramadu Villa, 30 Kakramadu Road, Cantonments, Accra, in Accra, the capital of Ghana. Within 1 km there are 4 other foreign missions.

Opening hours

No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Ghana

  • Farmers' Day

    Friday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

Public holidays in South Africa

  • Day of Reconciliation

    Wednesday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

South Africa visa for Ghanaian citizens

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Ghanaian citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.

Other missions nearby

All embassies and consulates in Accra (69)

South Africa’s other missions in Ghana

    The South African high commission in Accra is the only mission of South Africa in Ghana on record. Ghana in turn has an embassy in Pretoria.

    Good to know

    About the South African high commission in Accra

    It appears in official lists as High Commission of South Africa in Accra. It is headed by L V Shongwe, according to the records. Commonwealth members call their embassies in one another high commissions; this one does the work of an embassy for South Africa.

    Address and contact

    Address: Kakramadu Villa, 30 Kakramadu Road, Cantonments, Accra. The record for the South African high commission in Accra includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.

    South African citizens travelling to Ghana

    No visa is needed by South African citizens for Ghana, for stays of up to 90 days.

    When the South African high commission in Accra is closed

    The South African high commission in Accra closes on Ghana’s public holidays, the next being Farmers' Day on Friday 4 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on holidays of South Africa such as Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.

    Before visiting the South African high commission in Accra

    Current procedures for the South African high commission in Accra, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.

    Near the South African high commission in Accra

    Within 1 km of the South African high commission in Accra there are 4 other foreign missions.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the address of the South African High Commission in Accra?

    The South African high commission in Accra is at Kakramadu Villa, 30 Kakramadu Road, Cantonments, Accra.

    When is the South African High Commission in Accra closed?

    The South African high commission in Accra closes on Ghana’s public holidays, the next being Farmers' Day on Friday 4 December 2026, and usually on the national day of South Africa.

    Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for South Africa?

    Ghanaian citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.

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