President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has approved visa-free entry to Ghana for all African nationals, granting executive approval on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.
With this decision, Ghana will join Rwanda, Seychelles, The Gambia, and Benin as one of the few African countries offering visa-free entry to holders of African passports. This policy fulfills the President’s promise made during the Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD 2024) in January to introduce visa-free travel for citizens of all African nations.
The initiative aims to enhance the free movement of people, goods, and services across the continent, boosting the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and promoting economic integration.
The policy is set to be implemented before the end of President Akufo-Addo’s term on January 6, 2025. In his keynote address at APD 2024, themed “Developing Prosperity in Africa: Produce, Add Value, and Trade,” President Akufo-Addo reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to fostering greater regional cooperation through this visa-free initiative.