To commemorate Africa Day celebration, the President of Ghana, John Mahama has declared visa-free entry for all Africans starting May 25th, 2026.
The policy is part of measures by the administration to boost trade, tourism and regional integration.
Foreign Affairs Minister Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa disclosed President Mahama made this announcement during the recent state visit of Zimbabwe’ s President Emmerson Mnangagwa to Ghana.
This latest move builds on an earlier initiative started under former President Nana Akufo-Addo.
He had proposed visa-free travel for all African passport holders back in January 2025 during his final State of the Nation Address.
However, that particular plan, which was initially supposed to launch in 2025, didn’t actually happen before his term ended.
With this new decision, Ghana is now joining a small but growing group of African nations – including Benin, The Gambia, Rwanda, and Seychelles – that already allow citizens from across the continent to enter without needing a visa beforehand.
This policy means travelers won’t need to apply for visas before they arrive, marking a significant change in how Ghana handles travel and immigration. The visa-free arrangement is part of a wider effort to overhaul Ghana’s immigration system.
This bigger reform also includes rolling out a new online visa application platform expected next month. Officials say this new system is designed to make the entry process smoother for everyone while still keeping proper control at the borders.
