President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana will roll out a free visa policy for all Africans starting May 25, 2026.
The announcement was made following a bilateral meeting with Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa at the Peduase Lodge in Ghana’s Eastern Region.
Under the new policy, African travellers will be able to obtain e-visas online at no cost as part of broader immigration reforms.
President Mahama said the initiative reflects Ghana’s long-standing commitment to Pan-Africanism and regional integration.
“I am 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 travelling to Ghana will receive their e-visas online free of charge,” he announced.
He noted that Ghana has a responsibility as a “cradle of Pan-Africanism” to remain open to citizens across the continent.
The President added that the policy forms part of a wider e-visa reform programme aimed at improving access while maintaining national security.
According to Mahama, the visa-free regime is expected to boost tourism, strengthen trade, and enhance Ghana’s appeal as an investment destination.
He also disclosed that since assuming office in 2025, his administration has signed 23 visa waiver agreements to improve travel access for Ghanaian passport holders.
The President assured that adequate systems have been put in place to manage the influx of visitors and safeguard national security.
