Ghana is making a bold bet on African mobility at a time when much of the world is tightening borders.
The West African country has officially launched a new electronic visa platform designed to speed up visa approvals, simplify travel, and modernise immigration procedures, as governments across Africa compete to attract tourists, investors, global businesses and regional travellers.
The move could significantly reduce paperwork, long embassy processes and travel bottlenecks that have historically discouraged movement across Africa, where visa restrictions remain among the highest globally despite years of African Union integration efforts.
Mahama also announced visa fee waivers for African passport holders travelling to Ghana for tourism or business, a decision likely to strengthen Ghana’s appeal as a regional commercial and travel hub.
The reforms come as African countries increasingly use digital immigration systems to improve border management, boost tourism revenue and compete for foreign investment.
