The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released an updated list of countries whose nationals can enter Ghana without visas, as preparations intensify for the Diaspora Summit 2025 scheduled for December 19 to 20 at the Accra International Conference Centre.
In a public notice issued on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, the ministry reiterated its earlier pledge to grant free visas to all summit participants but advised prospective attendees to still contact the nearest Ghanaian Embassy or Consulate for guidance and to secure their travel documents where necessary.
The ministry said the update aligns with Ghana’s ongoing commitment to Pan African unity and its intention to encourage the participation of Africans and people of African descent in conversations that promote cooperation, shared development, and global partnership building.
As part of its announcement, the ministry published the list of nationalities that do not require visas to enter Ghana under existing reciprocal visa waiver agreements.
Countries whose citizens can travel to Ghana without visas (all passport types):
- Barbados
- Bahamas
- Dominica
- Mauritius
- Seychelles
- South Africa
- Kenya
- Lesotho
- Eswatini
- Mozambique
- Tanzania
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Singapore
- Sao Tomé and Príncipe
- Uganda
- Zimbabwe
- Jamaica
- Rwanda
- Morocco
- Guyana
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Malawi
- Grenada
Countries whose holders of diplomatic, official and service passports enjoy visa-free entry:
- Brazil
- Colombia
- China
- Cuba
- Germany
- Sudan
- Türkiye
- Namibia
- Hungary
- Iran
- India
- Equatorial Guinea
- St Kitts and Nevis
- Suriname
- Venezuela
- Malta
- United Arab Emirates
The ministry further encouraged all eligible participants to register for the summit through the official online portal before the deadline of Monday, December 8, 2025. It assured the public of continued support to ensure smooth travel processes for all visitors.
According to the statement, Ghana looks forward to welcoming delegates to the Diaspora Summit 2025 as part of ongoing efforts to deepen engagement with the global African community and strengthen international partnerships.




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