OFFICIAL: Ghana Approves Visa-free Entry for Africans

Ghana has reportedly removed visa requirements for citizens of all African nations, making it the fifth African country to implement such a policy after Rwanda, Seychelles, The Gambia, and Benin.

The new visa-free initiative is expected to enhance travel, trade, and tourism across the continent.

The policy aligns with the pledge made by President Nana Akufo-Addo during the Africa Prosperity Dialogues held in January 2024. At the event, he expressed the government’s commitment to fostering seamless mobility
for Africans.

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“Many of you had to acquire a visa to attend this event,” President Akufo-Addo said at the time. “The government of Ghana is committed to ensuring visa-free travel for all Africans, and the process has begun to implement the policy this year.”

The executive approval for the visa-free policy was reportedly granted on December 18, 2024. Preparations are already underway, with the ministries of foreign affairs, regional integration, and interior collaborating to ensure smooth execution. The Ghana Immigration Service is expected to announce the official commencement date soon.

The initiative is anticipated to take effect before the conclusion of Akufo-Addo’s term on January 6, 2025.

This development follows a similar announcement by Kenyan President William Ruto in 2023, who replaced visa requirements for African travelers with an electronic travel authorization (eTA) system costing $30. Travelers to Kenya now apply for the eTA and receive a decision within three days.