Ghana launches e-visa system, waives visa fees for African travellers
Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced (26-May-2026) the launch of the country's e-visa system on 25-May-2026. The system is expected to improve border security management, efficiency and transparency. Ghana also waived visa fees for inbound African passport holders, effective 25-May-2026. [more - original PR]
Background ✨
Ghana previously rolled out a digital border control system and e-gates at Accra Kotoka International Airport, enabling biometric and facial-recognition immigration checks and planned further e-gate deployment at Tamale and Prempeh I airports.1 Ghana also commenced mass roll-out of chip-embedded passports, alongside process reforms such as electronic tracking, courier delivery and faster turnaround times.2 Regionally, Nigeria launched an e-visa application system and automated landing/exit cards, ending visas on arrival.3