{"id":119367,"date":"2026-05-22T12:54:43","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T12:54:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=119367"},"modified":"2026-05-22T12:54:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T12:54:43","slug":"ghana-to-launch-first-electronic-visa-system-on-africa-day-ablakwa-announces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=119367","title":{"rendered":"Ghana to launch first electronic visa system on Africa Day \u2013 Ablakwa announces"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ghana is set to introduce its first electronic visa system on Monday, May 25, 2026, in a move aimed at simplifying travel procedures and boosting tourism and business opportunities in the country.<\/p>\n

The announcement was made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who disclosed that President John Dramani Mahama will officially launch the e-Visa platform on Africa Day.<\/p>\n

In a Facebook post on Friday, May 22, Mr Ablakwa described the initiative as part of Ghana\u2019s efforts to improve accessibility for international travellers and modernise the country\u2019s immigration processes.<\/p>\n

\u201cPresident Mahama set to launch Ghana\u2019s first e-Visa service on Africa Day \u2014 Monday, May 25, 2026. Ghana\u2019s warm digital handshake with the world,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n

The Foreign Affairs Minister further announced that African travellers will not be required to pay visa fees under the new arrangement, which he said reflects Ghana\u2019s commitment to promoting regional integration and easier movement across the continent.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfricans will not pay visa fees. Ghana is certainly open for business & tourism,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Government officials say the new digital visa platform will allow travellers to complete visa applications online while strengthening security and vetting procedures at Ghana\u2019s entry points.<\/p>\n

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs had earlier indicated that the Cabinet approved the e-Visa policy as part of broader reforms to improve efficiency within Ghana\u2019s travel and immigration systems.<\/p>\n

Authorities believe the initiative will help position Ghana as a more attractive destination for tourism, trade and investment, while reinforcing the country\u2019s image as a stable and technology-driven economy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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