Ghana expands visa-free journey community to three new locations, together with Maldives

The Ghanaian Ministry of Foreign Affairs introduced the brand new preparations in a public discover dated September 8, 2026, saying the agreements adopted their ratification by Ghana’s Parliament.

The ministry stated eligible travellers can enter the three nations “without obtaining an entry visa,” topic to the situations of the respective agreements.

The new preparations cowl holders of atypical, service and diplomatic passports, giving Ghanaian travellers extra visa-free locations throughout Asia, Africa and the Caribbean.

Ghanaian passport holders can keep within the Maldives for as much as 30 days, whereas the identical 30-day restrict applies to journey to Zambia.

The settlement with Antigua and Barbuda permits Ghanaian travellers to remain for as much as 90 days, giving it the longest visa-free interval among the many three new locations.

The ministry described the transfer as a part of its efforts to facilitate the worldwide motion of Ghanaian residents and strengthen the nation’s bilateral relationships.

It additionally cautioned that visa-free entry doesn’t take away different immigration necessities.

“Visa-free entry does not exempt them from complying with the immigration and entry requirements of the country of destination,” the ministry stated.

Travellers should have a sound passport and every other paperwork required by the vacation spot authorities, whereas these planning to work, research, reside or undertake actions requiring particular authorisation should get hold of the suitable permits.

The ministry additionally suggested travellers to verify present entry, well being and different necessities earlier than departure, noting that such guidelines “may be subject to change.”

The newest agreements add to Ghana’s rising community of bilateral visa-waiver preparations because the nation seeks to enhance mobility for its residents and deepen diplomatic and financial ties with companion nations.

The Maldives settlement offers Ghanaian travellers entry to a significant tourism vacation spot within the Indian Ocean, whereas Zambia expands visa-free mobility inside southern Africa. Antigua and Barbuda, in the meantime, offers entry to the Caribbean beneath a 90-day association.