Ghana and South Africa sign visa waiver agreement for ordinary passport holders

The governments of Ghana and South Africa have signed a visa waiver agreement for holders of ordinary passports, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of Ghana announced in a press release today. 

Ghana and South Africa sign visa waiver agreement for ordinary passport holders

The agreement takes effect on November 1, 2023, and will allow travellers from both countries to transit through, depart from, and stay in the territory of the other country for a cumulative period of up to 90 days without a visa, as long as they are not working.

This is a significant development for both countries, as it will make it easier and more affordable for people to travel and do business between them.

It is also a sign of the growing friendship and cooperation between Ghana and South Africa.

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The agreement is expected to boost tourism and trade between the two countries. It will also make it easier for family and friends to visit each other.

Travelers are advised to check with their airline or embassy for more information on the requirements for entering Ghana or South Africa under the new visa waiver agreement.

Press release: Press release, Visa Waiver Agreement Between Ghana and South Africa for Ordinary Passport Holder

Visa Waiver Agreement Between Ghana and South Africa for Ordinary Passport Holder

The Minister 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.

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The agreement takes effect from 1st November 2023.

Travellers may transit through, depart from, and stay in the tertiary of both countries for a cumulative period of ninety (90) days without recourse to work.

The travelling public is thereby advised to take note of this advantage and new development from the Foreign Affairs Ministerial.