In a significant move, Ghana is set to remove its visa requirement for all African nationals starting in early 2025. This decision was approved by President Nana Akufo-Addo in December 2024, fulfilling a commitment he made during the Africa Prosperity Dialogues.

The new policy aims to strengthen connections between African countries by making it easier for citizens to visit and do business in Ghana. By eliminating the need for visas, Ghana hopes to increase tourism, trade, and overall travel, which have been impacted by visa restrictions in the past.

Previously, Ghana allowed citizens from 26 African countries to enter without a visa and granted visas on arrival to people from 25 other nations. Only two African countries required visas before entry. With this new move, Ghana will join countries like Rwanda, Seychelles, Gambia, and Benin, which have already implemented visa-free policies for all African passport holders.

This policy change is seen as a step forward in enhancing regional integration and making Africa more connected. It opens up new opportunities for collaboration and mobility across the continent, making it easier for people to travel, trade, and strengthen ties with one another.