Ghana has approved a visa-free travel policy for all countries in the African continent, effective this year, 2025.

The president of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, made the announcement during his final State of the Nation address on Friday as he prepares to step down on January 6 after two terms in office.

He said the decision to grant all African passport holders visa-free entrance is part of efforts towards strengthening the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

“I am proud to have approved visa-free travel to Ghana for all African passport holders, with effect from the beginning of this year.

“This is the logical next step to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the workings of the largest trading bloc in the world.

“All these are essential elements to the realisation of the AU’s Agenda 2063, which envisages an integrated and connected Africa by 2063,” Akufo-Addo said in his address to parliament.

Naija News understands Ghana had previously allowed visa-free access to citizens of 26 African nations and visas on arrival for travellers from 25 others, while only two African countries — Eritrea and Morocco — required a visa before entry.

Other countries in the continent that have also approved visa-free entry to African travellers are Rwanda, Seychelles, Gambia and Benin.