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GHANA – Visa Waiver Scheme with South Africa Launched
November 9, 2023
Travelers between Ghana and South Africa will no longer need visas. The two countries announced a visa-waiver scheme on 1 November, allowing citizens to travel freely between them.
The visa-waiver allows for travel for periods of up to 90 days within a calendar year, for purposes of business or tourism. The 90 days may be used in one block, or in incremental amounts until the 90-day total within a calendar year is reached. For stays beyond the 90-day limit, citizens of each country would then need to apply of a visa.
The two countries hope the agreement will boost tourism and will help to deepen economic cooperation between the two nations. It is also part of a growing trend of African nations moving towards free travel for citizens of the continent. Recently Kenya waived visa requirements for citizens of all other African nations.
This immigration update is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for legal or scenario-specific advice. Furthermore, it is important to note that immigration announcements are subject to sudden and unexpected changes. Readers are encouraged to reach out to Newland Chase for any case- or company-specific assessments.
