President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has fulfilled his January 2024 pledge to implement visa-free travel to Ghana for citizens of all African countries.
According to a report by Asaase News, the visa-free travel policy was granted executive approval on Wednesday, 18 December 2024, and will take effect in early 2025, positioning Ghana as the fifth African nation to open its borders to all African passport holders.
President Akufo-Addo first made this commitment during the Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2024, held under the theme "Developing Prosperity in Africa: Produce, Add Value and Trade." Addressing over 2,000 business executives and political leaders, Akufo-Addo emphasised Ghana's commitment to fostering the free movement of people, a key objective of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). "Many of you had to acquire a visa to come to this event.
The government of Ghana is committed to ensuring visa-free travel for all Africans entering our country, and the process has begun to implement this policy this year," the President assured.