Ghana waives visa fees for African countries starting May 25, 2026

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama announced the elimination of visa fees for citizens of African countries, effective May 25. This new policy will allow African nationals to obtain free online e-visas, aiming to boost intra-African mobility and continental integration. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, clarified that while fees are waived, applicants must still undergo security checks. He stated on social media platform X that not paying a visa fee does not exempt individuals from the visa control process, and Africans will still follow a visa application procedure, but it will be free.