Ghana opens visa-free travel to all African passport holders +
Ghana has officially allowed visa-free travel for all African passport holders, starting January 1, 2025.
Outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo announced the policy during his final State of the Nation Address on January 4.
“I am proud to have approved visa-free travel to Ghana for all African passport holders, effective from the beginning of this year,” Akufo-Addo told lawmakers in his last speech before leaving office.
The decision aims to boost Africa’s integration and supports the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the African Union’s Agenda 2063, which envisions a united and connected Africa by 2063.
Ghana becomes the fifth African country to introduce visa-free travel for Africans, joining Rwanda, Seychelles, The Gambia, and Benin.
Officials believe the move will promote trade, tourism, and investment. It also aligns with Ghana’s role as host of the AfCFTA Secretariat, reinforcing the country’s leadership in African unity.
