President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana will introduce a free visa regime for all African nationals travelling to the country.
The policy is set to take effect on May 25, 2026, in commemoration of Africa Day.
The President made the announcement during a state visit by Zimbabwe’s President, Emmerson Mnangagwa.
He explained that the initiative is part of efforts to reinforce Ghana’s position as a hub of Pan-Africanism while unlocking new opportunities in tourism and intra-African trade.
According to President Mahama, the visa-free entry policy will be integrated into a broader e-visa system expected to be rolled out next month under his administration.
“I’m also pleased to announce that effective 25th May 2026, when we commemorate Africa Day, Ghana will commence a free visa regime for all Africans. Africans traveling to Ghana will receive their e-visas online free of charge.
“But between Ghana and Zimbabwe, we have a visa-free environment already. You can travel to each other’s countries without needing a visa. You just hop onto the plane and arrive in each other’s country,” he said.
President Mahama also indicated that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will intensify efforts to secure additional visa waiver agreements for Ghanaian passport holders.
Meanwhile, Ghana and Zimbabwe have signed 10 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening bilateral relations.
