Mahama pushes visa waiver agreement with South Korea to boost bilateral relations

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana is preparing to sign a visa waiver agreement with the Republic of Korea for holders of diplomatic and official passports, a move expected to simplify travel and deepen cooperation between the two countries.

The President disclosed this during his official visit to South Korea, where he held bilateral talks with Korean President Lee Jae-Myung aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic relations.

“We look forward to signing a visa waiver agreement with Korea for diplomatic passports and official passports. This will make it easier for exchanges between our two countries,” President Mahama stated.

If finalized, the agreement will allow diplomats, government officials, and members of official delegations from both countries to travel without the need for visas. The arrangement is expected to enhance diplomatic mobility and support greater collaboration in trade, education, and cultural exchanges.

Data from the Passport Index indicates that Ghana has already ratified visa waiver agreements with approximately 45 countries worldwide, improving the ability of its diplomats and government officials to travel for official engagements.

Should the deal with South Korea be concluded, the Asian nation would join countries such as China, Cuba, Germany, Brazil, South Africa, Sudan, Namibia, Hungary, India, Equatorial Guinea, and Morocco, which currently maintain reciprocal visa-free arrangements with Ghana for diplomatic and service passport holders.