The Authorities of Ghana has formally launched the nation’s digital visa (e-visa) portal as a part of its efforts to modernize visa processing, strengthen border controls and enhance the nation’s attractiveness as a tourism, enterprise and funding vacation spot.
The e-visa platform was launched by President John Dramani Mahama on Sunday, Might 25, 2026, throughout an occasion held in Accra along with the African Union Day celebrations.
In response to the Ministry of International Affairs, the brand new system is predicted to switch handbook visa procedures with a safe, technology-driven on-line platform geared toward bettering effectivity, transparency and journey comfort.
The primary spotlight of the announcement was President Mahama’s announcement that African passport holders will not must pay visa charges when touring to Ghana.
The President described the initiative as greater than only a know-how improve, saying it displays Ghana’s dedication to innovation, connectivity, good governance and environment friendly public service supply.
He defined that waiving visa charges for African vacationers is in keeping with the African Union’s Agenda 2063 imaginative and prescient for the free motion of individuals throughout the continent and helps broader continental integration efforts.
President Mahama additionally mentioned that the implementation of the African Continental Free Commerce Space (AfCFTA) and freedom of motion challenges are interconnected and important to driving Africa’s financial development and regional cooperation.
Minister of International Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa mentioned the launch of the e-visa platform demonstrates Ghana’s dedication to opening its borders to tourism, commerce and funding whereas sustaining sturdy safety requirements.
He mentioned the platform incorporates enhanced safety techniques that meet worldwide requirements to make sure nationwide safety isn’t compromised.
Minister of Inside Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak additionally mentioned that environment friendly digital techniques have gotten more and more necessary in attracting international partnerships, funding and tourism.
In the meantime, Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nyikpe mentioned the mixing of e-visa platforms with Ghana’s passenger info system will enhance border administration, passenger screening and the general journey expertise.
The launch occasion was attended by authorities officers, members of the diplomatic corps, representatives of safety companies, aviation personnel, and tourism business officers.
Jamaica’s Minister of International Affairs and International Commerce, Senator Kamina Johnson-Smith, who attended the occasion, praised Ghana for selling African unity and strengthening African-Caribbean relations.
The federal government says the e-visa system is predicted to simplify journey procedures, cut back processing delays and place Ghana as a extra accessible vacation spot inside Africa and past.
