The Embassy of Denmark in Ghana is recruiting new Visa Officers

Position: Visa Officer

Type of employment: Full time, permanent employment on a local contract

Starting date: As soon as possible

Location: 67, Dr. Isert Street, North Ridge, Accra

Deadline for application: Monday, 23 March 2026

 

The Embassy of Denmark in Ghana is recruiting new Visa Officers. We seek to recruit positive and proactive service-minded colleagues with good communication skills and attention to detail. Candidates must demonstrate a high level of integrity, self-motivation and initiative.

The positions entail handling of visa applications to Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Sweden.

 

Main tasks and responsibilities:

− Receive and check applications including attached documentation

− Process and register applications electronically

− Interview applicants

− Handle communication between applicants, the Denmark Visa Application Centre (VFS Global), Danish Immigration Service, Danish and other foreign companies

− Answer general inquiries regarding visas and residence/work permits

− Handle applications for passports, take biometrics and update passport registry

− Attestation of documents

 

Qualifications

− Relevant higher education and experience

− Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, and preferably also French

− Preferably previous working experience within visa or consular matters

− Integrity, sound judgement and focus on detail

− Team player with a good sense of humour

− Strong sense of accuracy and attention to detail

− High sense of responsibility

− Dual nationality (Ghanaian/Scandinavian/EU) is an advantage

Employment conditions

− Full time contract (40 hours pr. week) under local terms and conditions

− 5 weeks paid leave annually combined with a flexible work scheme

− Mutual trial period of three months

− Salary will be based on the Embassy’s fixed salary scale reflecting qualifications relevant experience, and proven work-related results

− You and your dependant family members will be offered health care insurance including coverage of medical expenses

− Employment requires security clearance by Danish Authorities (requires presentation of “No Criminal Record”)

 

Application and recruitment process

To apply for the position, please send your application (short cover letter, one-page CV, proof of relevant education, recommendations and 1-2 references) in English no later than Monday, 23 March 2026 to the Embassy of Denmark, e-mail: [email protected] - text in the subject line: “Application – Visa Officer”.

 

The Embassy attaches great importance to equal opportunities for all and therefore welcomes applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, religion, age or disability.

 

Selected candidates will be invited for interviews. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be within two weeks after the application deadline.

 

Questions related to the position can be addressed to contact us at [email protected].