Ghana And South Africa Coordinate On Allowing Regular Passport Holders To Travel Without A Visa

President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Nana Akufo-Addo

Holders of regular passports in Ghana and South Africa will no longer need a visa, according to their respective governments.

The agreement regarding visa waivers is anticipated to go into force on November 1, 2023. This was revealed in a statement released on Friday by Ghana's ministry of regional integration and foreign affairs.

"The visa waiver agreement is expected to take effect from November 1, 2023. Travellers may transit through, depart from and stay in the territory of both countries for a cumulative period of up to ninety (90) days without recourse to work.

"The travelling public is thereby advised to take note of this development.

"Also, in a separate statement, the South African High Commission in Ghana said ordinary passport holders are expected to apply for a visa to enter South Africa at the end of 90-day stay."