Ghana is set to allow visa-free entry for all African nationals, in a major policy shift aimed at boosting regional integration and economic cooperation.
The move, first announced by former President Nana Akufo-Addo, removes visa requirements for holders of African passports, making it easier for people across the continent to travel into Ghana without prior approval.
The policy is part of a broader push to promote Pan-African unity and free movement, aligning with goals of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which seeks to create a single market across Africa.
With this development, Ghana joins a small group of African countries—including Rwanda, Seychelles, The Gambia, and Benin—that already offer visa-free access to all African travellers.
Officials say the initiative is expected to:
- Boost tourism and intra-African travel
- Encourage trade and investment
- Strengthen cultural and economic ties across the continent
The policy also builds on Ghana’s earlier system, which already allowed visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to many African countries before expanding it continent-wide.
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