A wave of excitement swept through Ghana’s travel community on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, as the U.S. Embassy in Accra made a major announcement: more than 1,000 non-immigrant visa appointment slots were now available for booking, offering prospective travellers the rare chance to secure interview dates within the next week.
In a notice shared on Facebook, the embassy revealed that a significant number of B1/B2 visa appointments, designed for business and tourism, were open. Officials encouraged applicants to move quickly and take advantage of the newly available slots. The move, embassy representatives explained, was part of broader preparations by the United States to facilitate increased travel ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which it will co-host alongside Mexico and Canada.
“There are more than 1,000 B1/B2 visa appointment slots available in the next week – one of those could be yours,” the embassy’s notice read. Those who already had appointments scheduled for later in the year were advised to reschedule for an earlier date if it suited their plans. “Book a new appointment – or move up one scheduled for later in the year – we want to interview you now!” the statement urged.
Prospective applicants were directed to the Embassy’s official visa page for comprehensive details on application requirements and the booking process.
This swift move by the U.S. Embassy is expected to ease frustrations among would-be travellers who, in recent months, have endured long waits for interview appointments. For many, the sudden availability of slots represents a welcome opportunity to pursue business, tourism, and World Cup dreams in the United States.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com