Ghana expects more visa waiver agreements by end of 2027 – Ablakwa

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, says Ghana expects to sign additional visa waiver agreements with other countries before the end of 2027 as part of efforts to enhance the value and international standing of the Ghanaian passport.

He disclosed that Ghana and Tunisia had agreed to begin immediate negotiations towards a visa waiver arrangement, adding to similar discussions with other countries.

In a Facebook post on Sunday, November 15, 2026, following a bilateral meeting with Tunisia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Ali Nafti, Mr Ablakwa said several countries had expressed interest in reaching visa waiver agreements with Ghana.

“Last week, Slovakia expressed interest, adding to a growing number of active visa waiver discussions. We expect to sign more Visa Waiver Agreements before the end of 2027,” he said.

Mr Ablakwa said the growing interest reflected increasing confidence in the Ghanaian passport, adding that the government remained committed to improving its value, prestige and security.

Beyond the visa waiver discussions, Ghana and Tunisia agreed to revive their Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation (PJCC) to provide a structured framework for deepening bilateral relations.

The two countries also identified education, tourism, sports, agribusiness, trade and maritime affairs as priority areas for cooperation.

Mr Ablakwa further disclosed that both countries were open to establishing permanent diplomatic missions in their respective capitals as soon as practicable.

He described his meeting with Mr Nafti as meaningful and results-driven, adding that he had received an invitation to visit Tunisia.