Ablakwa announces plans for more visa-free travel agreements by 2027

Ghana expects to sign additional visa waiver agreements with other countries before the end of 2027 as part of efforts to improve the value and international standing of the Ghanaian passport.

Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa disclosed this after a bilateral meeting with Tunisia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Ali Nafti.

He said the two countries had agreed to begin immediate negotiations towards a visa waiver arrangement.

In a Facebook post on Sunday, November 15, 2026, Mr Ablakwa said several countries had also expressed interest in reaching similar 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 framework for strengthening bilateral relations.

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

Mr Ablakwa further said both countries were open to establishing permanent diplomatic missions in Accra and Tunis as soon as practicable.

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