Ghana Embassy, D.C. to reinstate Mobile Consular Services
The Embassy of Ghana in Washington, DC, has unveiled plans to reinstate its Mobile Consular Services outreach program starting in October 2025, aimed at delivering essential passport and visa services directly to Ghanaian communities across the United States.
The initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance service accessibility and efficiency following a recent overhaul of the embassy’s operations. The program seeks to address the logistical challenges faced by Ghanaians living far from the nation’s capital, where travel to the embassy can be costly and time-consuming.
Tsatsu Selormey, the Deputy Head of Consular Affairs at the embassy, shared details of the initiative during GhanaFest’25, an important cultural event held on September 20, 2025, in Dallas, Texas.
Speaking to an audience of community leaders, traditional chiefs, and diaspora members, Selormey confirmed that the embassy has fully restored its consular operations, prioritizing transparency, efficiency, and direct engagement with citizens.
He emphasized that the upcoming mobile outreach will bring critical services, such as passport renewals, visa applications, and other consular support, directly to Ghanaian communities in various cities and states across the U.S.
“Teams will visit different communities to provide consular support, including passport renewals, visa applications, and other related services,” he said.
The mobile units will be equipped to handle a range of consular needs, ensuring that diaspora members can access documentation without the need for long-distance travel. He assured that the mobile units are “fully prepared and committed to serving the Ghanaian community and the wider diaspora public to the very best of its ability.”
Beyond consular services, Selormey called on Ghanaians in the U.S. to strengthen community bonds and promote Ghana as a prime destination for investment and tourism. He highlighted the importance of collective efforts in showcasing Ghana’s rich cultural heritage and economic potential, encouraging diaspora members to act as ambassadors for their homeland.
The GhanaFest’25, an annual celebration organized by the Council of Ghanaian Associations in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex (COGA-DFW), brought together a diverse group of participants, including traditional chiefs, leaders of ethnic associations, vendors of Ghanaian goods, and community members, to celebrate their shared heritage.
Attendees enjoyed a beautiful display of Ghanaian culture, featuring traditional music, dance performances, authentic cuisine, and artisanal products. The festival served as a platform to push for unity and pride among Ghanaians in the region, while highlighting the importance of cultural preservation in the diaspora.
Written by Abeeb Lekan Sodiq
Abeeb Lekan Sodiq is a Managing Editor & Writer at theafricandream.net. He’s as well a Graphics Designer and also known as Arakunrin Lekan.
