Ghana And South Africa Agree To Grant Visa-Free Access To Citizens Of Both Countries

The Republic of Ghana has reached an agreement with the Republic of South Africa to grant visa-free access to citizens of both countries.

A statement from the Ghanaian Foreign Ministry and Regional Integration stated that the agreement will take effect from November 1st 2023 as travellers may transit through, depart from and stay in the territory of both countries for a cumulative period of up to ninety (90) days without recourse to work.

It reads “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration wishes to inform the general public that the Republic of Ghana and the Republic of South Africa have entered into an Agreement on a visa waiver regime for holders of ordinary passport.”

“The Agreement takes effect from 1st November, 2023. Travellers may transit through, depart from and stay in the territory of both countries for a cumulative period of up to ninety (90) days without recourse to work. The travelling public is thereby advised to take note of this development.”