Ghana Secures Visa Waiver with Angola, Algeria, Serbia, Colombia and 4 others

Ghana has secured visa waiver agreements with eight countries, including Serbia, Colombia, Morocco, Mozambique, São Tomé and Príncipe, Dominica, Algeria, and Angola, to enhance global mobility for its citizens and increase the value of the Ghanaian passport. These agreements, disclosed by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, cover ordinary passport holders and aim to foster stronger economic, cultural, and people-to-people exchanges.

Key Highlights:

• Visa Waiver Agreements: Ghana has concluded and ratified deals with eight countries, with implementation already beginning with Morocco.
• Global Mobility: The agreements are expected to enhance the global mobility of Ghanaians, making the Ghanaian passport more valuable and respected worldwide.
• KPI Framework for Ambassadors: A historic reform introducing a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) framework for Ghana’s envoys has been unveiled, making diplomats more accountable and ensuring tangible outcomes.
• Expanding Diplomatic Footprint: Ghana has opened a mission in Budapest, Hungary, and plans to establish new consulates in Lisbon, Dublin, Massachusetts (United States), and Singapore, deepening global reach and creating opportunities for trade, investment, and cultural exchanges ¹ ².

Minister’s Remarks:

“These agreements represent a significant step towards enhancing the global mobility of Ghanaians, placing more value on the Ghanaian passport and fostering stronger economic, cultural, and people-to-people exchanges,” said Minister Ablakwa.

Additional Developments:

• The Ministry facilitated the ratification of several international treaties and agreements, including the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and World Trade Organization protocols on fishery subsidies.
• A new performance delivery unit at the Foreign Affairs Ministry will oversee the monitoring of envoys, headed by former Ambassador Alexander Grant Ntrakwa.
• Ghana has engaged in strategic partnerships, including the June 2025 Ghana-European Union Partnership Dialogue in Accra, focusing on trade, climate action, security cooperation, and youth employment.