President John Mahama has announced that Ghana will implement a free visa policy for all African citizens, effective May 25, to commemorate Africa Day.

Under the new policy, travellers from any African country will be able to apply online for an e-visa at no cost, removing financial barriers that have long hindered free movement across the continent.

The announcement was made during bilateral talks with Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa on the sidelines of an African Union summit.

"I'm also pleased to announce that effective 25th May 2026, when we commemorate Africa Day, Ghana will commence a free visa regime for all Africans. Africans travelling to Ghana will receive their e-visas online, free of charge. But between Ghana and Zimbabwe, in Laos, we have a visa-free environment already."

"You can travel to each other's countries without needing a visa. You just hop onto the plane and arrive in each other's country," he said on Thursday.

While the visa fee will be waived, the government stressed that security would not be compromised.

Mahama assured the public that effective screening systems have been put in place to assess all applicants before travel authorisation is granted.

Currently, only a handful of African countries, including Rwanda, Seychelles, and The Gambia, offer visa-free access to all Africans.