Accra, Ghana — President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has approved a new policy allowing all African nationals to enter Ghana without a visa. The move fulfills a key promise made earlier this year and is set to take effect before January 6, 2025, the end of his presidential term.
Ghana joins a small group of African nations, including Rwanda, Seychelles, The Gambia, and Benin, that offer visa-free access to all African passport holders.
The policy aims to enhance the movement of people, goods, and services across the continent, furthering the goals of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). By removing visa requirements, Ghana hopes to foster greater economic integration and trade within Africa.
Speaking at the Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD) 2024, Akufo-Addo addressed the challenges African citizens face when traveling across the continent, noting that many had to obtain visas to attend the event. He reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to making travel easier for all African nationals.