The Ghanaian government has instituted visa-on-arrival for visitors arriving during the Christmas season, this will run till January 15, 2023.
According to Business Ghana, Ghana’s Transport Ministry announced this on Thursday, announcing the implementation of a visa-on-arrival policy for visitors to the country as part of the “Beyond the Return” drive to draw in more foreigners.
All of the nation’s airlines were advised by the transport minister, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, that visitors to Ghana are not required to obtain a visa before entering the country.
The decision was made after discussions with the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Interior, and Tourism, as well as the Ghana Immigration Service and the Ghana Tourism Authority, the Ministry stated in a communiqué to all airlines.
“Following consultation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Tourism, Art and Culture, Ghana immigration service, and the Ghana tourism authority, approval has been given for passengers traveling to Ghana to opt for visa-on-arrival waiving the requirement for prior approval.”
“Consequently, it would be appreciated if systems are updated to reflect this new arrangement and those responsible for checking-in passengers traveling to Ghana advised not to insist on entry visas prior to their boarding”, the communiqué continued.
The ‘Beyond the Return’ Initiative, which is a 10-year plan, calculated to build on the momentum of the ‘Year of Return’ is also a follow-up to the Year of Return project which commemorated the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first recorded enslaved Africans in Virginia in 1619.
It’s under the theme ‘A decade of African Renaissance (2020-2030)’ and is built on seven pillars aimed at showcasing the country’s investment potential and consolidating its diaspora engagement programs.
