Ghana has unveiled a new electronic visa (e-visa) platform aimed at modernising entry procedures and strengthening the country’s appeal to tourists, investors, and business travellers.
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, speaking at the launch in Accra on Africa Day, said the digital system reflects government’s broader “open for business” agenda under President John Dramani Mahama, designed to make Ghana more accessible to the global community.
The platform allows applicants to complete visa processing entirely online, eliminating the need for in-person visits to embassies or consulates. Mr Ablakwa said the move was necessary to address long-standing complaints about delays, long queues, and bureaucratic bottlenecks in the old system.
He explained that Cabinet approved the policy as part of efforts to overhaul Ghana’s immigration framework and improve investor confidence, adding that the system is being delivered through a public-private partnership without direct cost to taxpayers.
In a major policy shift, the minister also announced the removal of visa fees for all African travellers entering Ghana, describing it as a historic step toward continental integration and stronger intra-African mobility.
Interior Minister Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, also speaking at the event, assured that the digitalisation of visa processing would not weaken national security. He said the system allows authorities to screen travellers in advance, improving border control efficiency while reducing delays for legitimate visitors.
He stressed that Ghana’s modern immigration approach balances openness with security, positioning the country as both welcoming and well-protected.
The government says the initiative signals a new phase in Ghana’s travel and investment policy, combining digital innovation with regional integration goals.
