The U.S. Embassy in Ghana announced on February 17, 2026, that it has opened more than 1,000 new B1/B2 non-immigrant visa interview appointments for the coming week. The move aims to reduce wait times and help applicants in Ghana secure earlier interviews for travel to the United States.
The embassy’s official social media accounts made the announcement. Officials urged applicants to reschedule appointments that were already scheduled for later in the year or to make new ones.
“This is a great time to schedule your interview,” the embassy said in its message. “One of those slots could be yours.”
In case you hadn’t heard the news, Embassy Accra has Non-Immigrant Visa Appointments available now!
There are more than 1,000 B1/B2 visa appointment slots available in the next week – one of those could be yours.
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— U.S. Embassy Ghana (@USEmbassyGhana) February 17, 2026
Short-term travel, such as family vacations, business excursions, and tourism, is covered by B1/B2 visas. Long wait times for appointments at consular missions are frequently the result of the continued high demand for these visas. The timing of the announcement comes as global travel interest grows ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The expanded tournament is expected to attract millions of visitors, including fans, media, and business travelers from around the world.
Travel experts say major international events frequently raise demand for guest visas months before kickoff, even if the embassy did not directly connect the additional posts to the World Cup. The embassy also advised applicants to use official booking channels and warned against third-party agents who claim to guarantee faster processing.
Travelers from Ghana who have postponed their plans due to restricted availability may find solace in the extra appointment slots. The increased access may enable candidates to get ready early for one of the busiest travel times in recent years, as international traffic is predicted to soar ahead of the World Cup.
