Cabinet approves visa waiver for 3 countries
Ghana's Cabinet has approved visa waiver agreements with the Maldives, Zambia, and Antigua and Barbuda, allowing visa-free travel for up to 30 days. The Minister of Foreign Affairs announced that the agreements will take effect once Parliament gives approval.
Ghana's Cabinet has approved visa waiver agreements with three countries: the Maldives, Zambia, and Antigua and Barbuda. The agreements allow holders of ordinary, service, and diplomatic passports to stay visa-free for up to 30 days. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, announced the decision, stating that the agreements will take effect once Parliament approves them. The government plans to roll out an e-visa regime next month to streamline applications and strengthen border controls. The new system will be integrated with international crime databases to conduct thorough background checks. The Minister clarified that the government's 'free visa policy' for African citizens means they won't pay for visa applications but will still undergo consular interviews and document scrutiny.
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