President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana will introduce a free visa regime for all African nationals travelling to the country.

The policy is expected to take effect on May 25, 2026, coinciding with Africa Day.

He made the announcement during a state visit by Zimbabwe’s President, Emmerson Mnangagwa.

According to President Mahama, the initiative is part of efforts to strengthen Ghana’s position as a hub of Pan-Africanism, while expanding opportunities in tourism and intra-African trade.

He added that the visa-free entry policy will be integrated into a broader e-visa system, which is expected to be launched next month under his administration.

“I’m also pleased to announce that effective 25th May 2026, when we commemorate Africa Day, Ghana will commence a free visa regime for all Africans. Africans travelling to Ghana will receive their e-visas online free of charge.

“But between Ghana and Zimbabwe, we have a visa-free environment already. You can travel to each other’s countries without needing a visa. You just hop onto the plane and arrive in each other’s country,” he said.

President Mahama further noted that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will intensify efforts to secure more visa waiver agreements for Ghanaian passport holders.

Meanwhile, Ghana and Zimbabwe have signed 10 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening bilateral relations.