President John Dramani Mahama has announced a landmark policy to introduce a free electronic visa (e-visa) regime for all African countries, set to take effect on May 25, 2026, in line with the celebration of Africa Day.
The announcement was made during his closing remarks following bilateral talks with Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is on a state visit to Ghana.
Under the new policy, travellers from across Africa will be able to apply for and obtain visas online at no cost, marking a significant shift in Ghana’s approach to intra-African mobility.
President Mahama said the initiative is designed to advance Pan-African integration, stimulate tourism growth, and position Ghana as a more attractive destination for investment on the continent.
He emphasised that while the visa regime will ease entry requirements, government will maintain robust security screening systems to ensure that all visitors are properly vetted before entry.
The President also disclosed that efforts are underway to expand reciprocal visa waiver agreements for Ghanaian passport holders, revealing that 23 agreements have already been signed since he assumed office in 2025.
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Beyond migration and mobility, President Mahama noted that discussions with the Zimbabwean delegation were wide-ranging, covering key sectors including energy, trade and investment, tourism, health, agriculture, mining, education, defence and security, media, labour, sports, heritage, archives, and waste management.
He further announced that the Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation between Ghana and Zimbabwe will convene every two years, supported by regular consultations to ensure effective implementation of bilateral agreements.
The move signals a renewed push by Ghana to deepen regional integration and strengthen economic ties across Africa through more open and accessible travel policies.
