Accra – The Ghana government will open its borders to all African passport holders without requiring a visa starting May 25, 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ghana announced. The move coincides with Africa Day celebrations and makes Ghana the fifth African country to offer visa-free entry to all African nationals.
The policy was unveiled during the state visit of Emmerson Mnangagwa and builds on a plan announced by former President Nana Akufo-Addo in January 2025, which had not been implemented before the end of his term.
“This initiative strengthens Ghana’s role as the cradle of Pan-Africanism while boosting tourism and intra-African trade,” said Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa. 
Ghana now joins Benin, The Gambia, Rwanda, and Seychelles in granting visa-free access to all African nationals, removing the need for pre-arrival visas.
The policy will be implemented alongside a new e-visa system, set to launch next month, which will streamline entry processes while maintaining border security. The government has also expanded travel access for Ghanaian citizens, negotiating 23 visa waiver agreements since last year.
Officials say the visa-free entry is expected to increase mobility, tourism, business travel, and support regional integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
