Mahama to launch Ghana’s first e-Visa service May 25

Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced that President John Dramani Mahama will officially launch Ghana’s first electronic visa (e-Visa) service on Africa Day, Monday, May 25, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the country’s digital transformation agenda for travel and tourism.

In a Facebook post on Friday, May 22, the Minister described the initiative as Ghana’s “warm digital handshake with the world,” designed to make travel to the country faster, simpler and more accessible to international visitors.

“President Mahama set to launch Ghana’s first e-Visa service on Africa Day, Monday May 25, 2026. Ghana’s warm digital handshake with the world,” he wrote.

Mr Ablakwa added that Africans will not be required to pay visa fees under the new system, presenting the policy as part of Ghana’s wider push toward African integration and improved mobility across the continent.

“Africans will not pay visa fees. Ghana is certainly open for business and tourism,” he said.

The announcement follows earlier indications from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration that Cabinet had approved the e-Visa policy as part of efforts to modernise the country’s travel system, strengthen security screening and boost tourism and foreign investment.

According to the Ministry, the digital visa platform is designed to streamline application processes for business and tourism travellers while ensuring efficient and secure entry procedures.

Officials say the reform also aligns with President Mahama’s broader “Ghana is open for business” agenda and is expected to enhance the country’s reputation as a safe, welcoming and technologically progressive destination.

The e-Visa system forms part of wider government efforts to modernise public services and improve Ghana’s competitiveness in the global travel and investment landscape.