Ghana Scraps Visa Fee for African Nationals
The government of Ghana has announced the scrapping of visa application fee for all African Nationals.
This will take effect on May 25, 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Saturday.
“From 25th May, 2026 all African nationals would not be required to pay visa fees when visiting Ghana.”
This measure, grounded in the spirit of Pan-Africanism underscores Ghana’s commitment to enhancing mobility, fostering economic cooperation and promoting people-to-people exchanges in line with the integration agenda of the continent.
The policy will be supported by a modern e-visa platform to streamline application processes and improve efficiency.
All applicants would continue to undergo the requisite security screening in line with international standards.
Story by Hajara Fuseini
Click to read more: https://opemsuo.com/author/hajara-fuseini/
