Health Alert: Ghana, Ethiopian Airlines Flight to the United States

Location:  Ghana

Event:  Ethiopian Airlines Flight to the United States

Ethiopian Airlines has informed the U.S. Embassy in Accra that the airline will be running a special commercial flight on Monday, June 29, 2020, from Kotoka International Airport direct to Washington Dulles International Airport.  It is the embassy’s understanding that only U.S. citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) with valid residency cards (“green cards”) will be allowed to purchase tickets or board the flight.  Individuals holding U.S. visas of any type (immigrant, tourist, student, business, etc.) will not be allowed to purchase tickets.

This is not a U.S. Government-chartered or -funded flight.  The U.S. Embassy is neither arranging nor purchasing tickets for private U.S. citizens of LPRs for this flight, and takes no responsibility for the ticketing process.  Interested individuals should contact Ethiopian Airlines directly at +233 24 242 6303 and +233 30 266 4856/7/8 to obtain additional information.

ACTIONS TO TAKE:  

• Visit the COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov.
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security, travel, and health updates.
• Review the President of Ghana’s speech announcing the extended border closure and phased easing on public gatherings.
• To learn what you can do to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19, please see the CDC's latest recommendations.
• Check with your airlines, cruise lines, or travel operators regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or restrictions.
• Visit our U.S. Embassy in Accra's website on COVID-19 for information on conditions in Ghana.
• Visit the  Department of Homeland Security's website on the latest travel restrictions to the United States.
• Visit Ready.gov for a list of suggested supplies to have on hand

Assistance:

U.S. Embassy Accra, Ghana

+(233) 30-27-41-000 24/7 for a recorded message

No. 24, Fourth Circular Rd., Cantonments, Accra

P.O. Box GP 2288

Accra, Ghana

ACSAccra@state.gov

https://gh.usembassy.gov/

State Department – Consular Affairs

888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444

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