Ghana is stepping up its Ebola prevention measures by requiring passengers arriving at its international airports to complete an electronic health declaration. The new requirement must be fulfilled before travel through an official online portal, which generates a QR code for travelers to present to health authorities upon arrival.
Ghana has expanded where its electronic visa can be used. While the e-Visa application previously listed only seven airports, travelers can now select from 48 ports of entry, including numerous land border crossings and several maritime entry points.
Numerous official websites operated by Ghanaian embassies and high commissions are currently unavailable due to technical issues. Missions in Paris, London, Washington, Brussels, Madrid, Ottawa and Tokyo are among those affected. Ghana’s national e-Visa portal, however, remains operational.
Ghana has officially launched its national electronic visa portal, a reform designed to replace manual procedures with a faster, more secure and more transparent online application system.
Ghana has brought online the official portal that will be used for electronic visa applications starting May 25, 2026. Spotted by VisasNews, the platform reveals several visa categories, relatively high fees for international travelers, and a free electronic travel authorization (ETA) for African nationals.
Ghana’s Cabinet has approved the country’s future e-Visa policy. The system is expected to launch on May 25, 2026, for travelers visiting Ghana for tourism or business.
Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, confirmed yesterday that the country will launch its e-Visa program as early as May. He also reaffirmed that African travelers will be eligible for a free electronic visa, while other nationalities may have to pay around $250.
The day after the announcement of Ghana’s upcoming electronic visa system, which will notably be free of charge for African travelers starting on May 25, 2026, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa provided several clarifications بشأن this forthcoming policy.
Ghana plans to launch its new electronic visa policy next month. As part of the initiative, African citizens will be able to obtain their e-Visa free of charge starting May 25, 2026, a date chosen to coincide with Africa Day.
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has called for the accelerated implementation of the electronic visa (e-Visa) as part of the modernization of the country’s border services. Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama took advantage of the inauguration of a new aviation control center in Accra to send a strong message: it
Ghana has introduced a new visa policy, cutting the maximum processing time for applications to five business days. This initiative aims to boost the country’s appeal to international investors and tourists. Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced a major reform regarding the processing of visa applications
ECOWAS is speeding up the introduction of ECOVISA, a single visa designed to simplify the entry of foreign travelers into the West African region. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is pursuing its commitment to the free movement of people with a significant step forward in the implementation
Between December 1, 2024 and January 15, 2025, international travelers can obtain a visa on arrival in Ghana without prior approval. In a move designed to boost tourism and strengthen its ties with the African diaspora, Ghana announces the reintroduction of its temporary visa-on-arrival policy for international visitors. From December
