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    Ghana opens visa-free trips for all African passport holders

    overthebordersBy overthebordersDecember 6, 2023 Visa Information & Updates No Comments2 Mins Read
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    Ghana has implemented a visa-free policy for all African passport holders. This decision took effect on January 1, 2025. He positions Ghana as the leader in pan-Africa unification. Furthermore, this move is a major step towards realizing long-standing dreams of seamless travel across the continent.

    In his final national speech, resigning President Nana Akufo Addo proudly announced the implementation of this transformational policy, the BBC reports. “We are proud to have approved a visa-free trip to Ghana for all African passport holders.

    The president emphasized that the policy is “the logical next step in the African Continental Free Trade Area and the work of the world's largest trade area.” Ghana aims to promote increased trade, tourism and cultural exchange between African countries by removing visa barriers. This initiative potentially catalyzes economic growth and regional integration.

    Ghana joins the Vanguard

    This decision will make Ghana the fifth African country to offer visa-free travel to all African passport holders. Joined the ranks of Rwanda, Seychelles, Gambia and Benin. This progressive attitude towards travel within Africa places Ghana at the forefront of efforts to promote Pan-African values ​​and economic cooperation.

    This move is particularly important given the already high rankings in the openness of visas in Ghana. Prior to this announcement, Ghana ranked fifth in the annual African visa opening ranking, offering visa-free travel to citizens of 26 continental countries. This new policy will extend its privileges to all African countries. It also sets precedents that other countries should follow.

    Furthermore, the initiative is based on Ghana's recent efforts to establish itself as a destination for the continental and African diaspora people. In 2019, Ghana launched the “Year of Return” initiative, encouraging people with African roots to invest in the country. The new visa-free policy complements these efforts, potentially attracting more investors and encourages stronger relationships with the African diaspora.



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