The Cabinet of President John Mahama has approved new visa-waiver agreements between Ghana and three countries: the Maldives, Zambia, and Antigua and Barbuda. The announcement was made on Wednesday 22 April 2026 by Minister of Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.
Key Details
- Passport categories: ordinary, service AND diplomatic — all covered
- Stay duration: maximum 30 days per visit without a visa
- Reciprocity: Ghanaians and citizens of the three countries enjoy the same access
- Effective date: 25 May 2026 — Africa Day
- Status: Parliament expected to ratify in the coming days to fully operationalise
Cumulative Push
As of February 2026, Ghana had concluded 15 visa-waiver arrangements since President Mahama returned to office, with the three new agreements forming part of that total.
Wider Diplomacy
Ghana and Zambia will also sign 8 additional Memoranda of Understanding alongside the visa pact, covering trade, investment and cultural cooperation. The push reflects Ghana’s broader pivot toward the African Union’s free-movement agenda.
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