Ghana is set to open its borders to all African nationals without visa requirements starting in early 2025. The groundbreaking policy, approved by President Nana Akufo-Addo in December, aims to strengthen ties across the continent and boost regional integration.
This decision fulfills a promise made by the president during the Africa Prosperity Dialogues, where he emphasized fostering closer relationships within Africa. By removing visa restrictions, the policy seeks to enhance tourism, trade, and travel opportunities in Ghana, addressing long-standing barriers to these sectors.
Previously, Ghana allowed visa-free access to citizens of 26 African nations and issued visas on arrival to travelers from 25 others, while requiring visas for just two African countries. The new policy makes Ghana the fifth African nation to offer visa-free entry to all holders of African passports, joining Rwanda, Seychelles, Gambia, and Benin in advancing continental mobility.
