Ghana has allowed visa-free entry for citizens of African countries, starting from January 2025. The move makes Ghana the fifth African country to open its borders to all African passport holders. Given that the country is an attractive tourist destination, this decision is very important for stimulating travel. Find out what entry rules to Ghana will be relevant in 2025 and what to see in this country for tourists

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Ghana has announced the introduction of a visa-free regime for citizens of all African countries, including representatives of Nigeria, Cameroon and Zambia.

Read more about visa-free travel to Ghana for citizens of African countries, the rules for obtaining a tourist visa to Ghana and what to see in Ghana in our new material.

Visa-free travel in Ghana

Visa-free travel within the African continent has long been an aspiration for those who promote pan-African values, and is considered vital for economic cooperation.

That is why the President of Ghana recently announced in his latest address that the visa-free travel policy will come into effect in early 2025. That is, from now on, citizens of all African countries will have the right to visa-free entry to Ghana.

In recent years, Ghana has been promoting itself as a place to visit for people from the continent and the African diaspora. In particular, in 2019, Akufo-Addo declared the Year of Return, an initiative aimed at attracting those with African roots to invest in the country.

In addition to Ghana, visa-free travel for all African citizens has been introduced in Rwanda, Gambia, Benin and the Seychelles.

Tourist visa to Ghana

Citizens of most countries outside the African continent, including representatives of the EU, the USA, Canada, China, Australia and others, need to obtain a visa to travel to Ghana. To do this, you need to contact the nearest diplomatic mission of Ghana with the following package of documents:

- Passport.

- Two color photographs.

- Confirmation of existing residence.

- A booked return ticket.

- A vaccination certificate.

- A letter from the travel company responsible for organizing the trip.

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Why should a tourist visit Ghana?

Ghana is one of the most unique countries in Africa, where both desperate travelers in search of exoticism and tourists who dream of spending a vacation on the sunny coast of the ocean dream of going.

The past of this region gave the world many unique cultures, for example, one of the most colorful African ethnic groups - Ashanti. The colonial period in the history of Ghana left behind monuments of European architecture.

The majority of the population is Christian and very religious, but at the same time continues to honor local traditions of black magic and use mystical rituals. Therefore, a trip to such a country of contrasts as Ghana will definitely not leave anyone indifferent.

What to see in Ghana?

Medieval fortresses

Ghana has the honorable title of a country of castles and fortresses, because once this territory was a colony of Great Britain, as a result of which many bastions appeared here. Some of them have survived to this day and have become the main historical monuments of the country. For example, the Cape Coast Fortress in the city of the same name has existed since the 18th century. It is home to the largest museum in Africa, dedicated to the conquest of the region by Europeans and their interaction with local tribes. A large part of the exhibition tells about the most tragic page of Ghanaian history - the slave trade.

The oldest defensive and generally European structure in Ghana is Elmina Castle. Founded in the 15th century, the fortress was first used for military purposes, then as a trading center, and later became a prison. Interestingly, literally on the neighboring hill is the 2nd-century-younger Fort St. Jago, which also once housed a garrison and a prison for European prisoners or convicted officers within its walls. Today, hotels and restaurants are located on the castle grounds, and the monuments themselves are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Kakum National Park

Ecotourism is developing quite actively in the country, because Ghana's tropical forests and grassy savannahs attract many wildlife lovers. And one of the most famous tourist destinations is Kakum National Park. Here you can meet such rare animals as Diana's monkey, bongo antelope and African elephant. The best way to observe the exotic inhabitants of the park is on the suspension roads, which are the tourist highlight of Kakum.

In this way, a whole system of narrow plank ladders fenced with nets allows you to safely travel through the jungle. The total length of the hanging roads is about 500 m. The wooden paths are located at a height of 30 to 50 meters. By the way, tourists can only travel through the park with a guide.

The best time to visit the National Park is from May to August, when there is the least amount of precipitation.

The cultural capital of Kumasi

Kumasi was once the capital of the Ashanti kingdom. You can now learn about the city's past glory in the Historical Museum of the National Cultural Center and the museum on the territory of the Manhiya Palace, the former royal residence. The latter building is the best preserved to this day. In addition, in the courtyard of the palace there is a unique opportunity to attend the sessions of the city court, which are held openly. And the Historical Museum has a large collection of Ashanti military equipment and the main decoration of the exposition - the golden throne of the rulers of the ancient African state.

An unusual landmark of Kumasi is a ceremonial sword stuck in the ground when the city was founded. It is located on the territory of the modern Okomfo Anokye Hospital. Kumasi residents claim that the sword cannot be moved even with the help of modern technology. Also, during a walk through the cultural capital, we recommend visiting the Kejetia open-air market, with locally produced goods, and the city zoo, where even those who are not fans of nature walks will be able to meet exotic animals.

Ghana is a fantastic African country that has something to impress tourists, and the simplification of migration legislation will contribute to more comfortable travel to the state.

Let us remind you! In order to attract more expats and stimulate the economy, African countries are introducing a visa for digital nomads. We have already told you in which African countries you can already apply for a visa for remote workers and what the requirements are.

Igor Usyk - Head of Migration department at VisitWorld

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