Ghana to Offer Visa-Free Entry to Africans from May 2026

Ghana will implement visa-free entry for all African passport holders starting May 25, 2026, in a policy shift aimed at fostering continental unity and economic ties, President John Dramani Mahama announced during bilateral talks in Accra with Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

The measure, unveiled on the first day of Mnangagwa's three-day state visit to Ghana, eliminates the need for pre-arrival visas for African nationals. Travelers will instead apply for a free electronic visa online before arrival, subject to standard security and immigration checks, including proof of funds, onward travel and health documentation. Officials expect the policy to streamline entry while upholding border controls through a new e-visa system set to launch next month.

Mahama described the initiative as a commitment to Africa's shared future. "Effective 25th May 2026, when we commemorate Africa Day, Ghana will commence a free visa regime for all Africans," he said, emphasizing its alignment with the African Union's Agenda 2063 and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa echoed this sentiment, stating that the reform reinforces...