50 countries Ghanaians can now visit without visa - See full list

• The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, announced that Ghanaian passport holders now have access to 50 visa-exempt destinations, improving global travel mobility.

• The “visa-exempt” category includes a mix of visa-free entry, visa-on-arrival, and e-visa options, rather than only completely visa-free travel.

• The development is expected to make the Ghanaian passport more attractive and boost opportunities for travel, business, and international cooperation.

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that Ghanaian passport holders can now access 50 visa-exempt destinations, marking a major boost in the country’s global travel mobility.

According to the Minister, the latest diplomatic arrangements have increased the number of countries Ghanaians can travel to without traditional visa barriers. The access includes a combination of visa-free entry, visa-on-arrival, and simplified entry procedures, depending on the destination.

The announcement is part of ongoing diplomatic efforts by the Government of Ghana to improve travel freedom and strengthen international relations.

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Below is the full list of countries Ghanaian passport holders can now access more easily.

• Benin — Visa-free (90 days)

• Burkina Faso — Visa-free

• Burundi — Visa on arrival

• Cape Verde — Visa-free (90 days, online pre-registration required)

• Côte d’Ivoire — Visa-free (90 days)

• Djibouti — E-visa

• Eswatini — Visa-free (30 days)

• Ethiopia — E-visa

• Guinea — Visa-free (90 days)

• Guinea-Bissau — Visa-free (90 days)

• Kenya — Visa-free (90 days)

• Liberia — Visa-free

• Malawi — Visa-free (90 days)

• Mali — Visa-free Mauritius — Visa-free (90 days)

• Mozambique — Visa on arrival

• Namibia — Visa on arrival

• Niger — Visa-free

• Nigeria — Visa-free

• Rwanda — Visa-free (90 days)

• Senegal — Visa-free (90 days)

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• Seychelles — Visitor permit on arrival

• Sierra Leone — Visa-free

• Somalia — Visa on arrival

• Tanzania — Visa-free (90 days)

• Togo — Visa-free

• Uganda — Visa-free (90 days)

• Zambia — Visa on arrival

• Zimbabwe — Visa-free (90 days)

• Bahamas — Visa-free (90 days)

• Barbados — Visa-free (180 days)

• Belize — Visa-free

• Bolivia — Visa on arrival

• Dominica — Visa-free (180 days)

• Grenada — Visa-free (90 days)

• Guyana — Visa-free (90 days)

• Haiti — Visa-free (90 days)

• Jamaica — Visa-free (90 days)

• Nicaragua — Visa on arrival

• St. Lucia — Visa on arrival

• Suriname — E-visa

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• Bangladesh — Visa-free (90 days)

• Cambodia — Visa on arrival (30 days)

• Fiji — Visa-free (4 months)

• Indonesia — Visa on arrival

• Maldives — Visa on arrival

• Philippines — Visa-free (30 days)

• Samoa — Visa-free (60 days)

• Timor-Leste — Visa on arrival

• Tuvalu — Visa on arrival

The Foreign Affairs Ministry says Ghana is actively negotiating additional visa waiver agreements to expand global mobility for citizens. Officials believe these arrangements will boost tourism, business travel, education opportunities, and international partnerships.

• Easier international travel with fewer visa restrictions

• Reduced costs and paperwork

• More opportunities for tourism and business expansion

• Increased global mobility for citizens

The destinations listed below are part of Ghana’s visa-exempt access arrangements as announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration and reported by 3news.