Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, revealed on Sunday that the country aims to sign further visa‑waiver agreements with other nations before the end of 2027, a move intended to boost the value and international standing of the Ghanaian passport.
The announcement followed a bilateral meeting with Tunisia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Ali Nafti, where the two sides agreed to initiate immediate negotiations toward a visa‑waiver arrangement.
In a Facebook post dated 15 November 2026, Ablakwa noted that several countries had expressed interest in similar agreements. He highlighted Slovakia’s recent expression of interest as part of a growing number of active discussions.
"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," the minister said, underscoring the government’s commitment to enhancing the passport’s value, prestige and security.
Beyond visa matters, Ghana and Tunisia agreed to revive their Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation (PJCC) to strengthen bilateral ties. The countries earmarked education, tourism, sports, agribusiness, trade and maritime affairs as priority cooperation areas.
Ablakwa added that both governments were open to establishing permanent diplomatic missions in Accra and Tunis as soon as practicable, describing the meeting with Nafti as meaningful and results‑driven. He also disclosed that he had received an invitation to visit Tunisia.
Ghana’s pursuit of additional visa‑free travel agreements is part of a broader strategy to position the country as a more attractive destination for business, tourism and investment, while signalling confidence in its diplomatic and security frameworks.
