The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration (MFA) has announced that, starting from November 1, 2023, Ghanaians interested in traveling to South Africa can now apply online. This development follows Ghana's formal inclusion in South Africa's e-Visa program.

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In a statement released on October 13, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that Ghana had reached an agreement regarding a visa waiver program for individuals holding regular passports. The Ministry also clarified that applicants are permitted to stay for a total of 90 days without seeking employment.

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“Travelers may transit through, depart from and stay in the territory of both countries for a cumulative period of up to ninety (90) days without recourse to work," the MFA noted.In the meantime, the South African High Commission, in a statement released on September 29, 2023, expressed optimism that this advancement will lead to an improved visa application process.

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Furthermore, it emphasized that the implementation of the e-Visa program will optimize and simplify the visa application procedure, offering increased convenience for Ghanaian travelers.The commission also directed Ghanaian travelers to access comprehensive information on the Department of Home Affairs of the Republic of South Africa's portal.

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“The information is available on the portal of the Department of Homes Affairs of the Republic of South Africa. The Ghanaians are urged to visit the following website

to obtain more information.“It should be noted that the normal requirements such as passport details, letter of invitation/ proof of accommodation and bank statement would be verified on arrival at a point of entry,” the commission earlier said.The

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announcement also stated that anyone who have been waiting longer than three months for their passports because of this modification can now pick them up at the VFS Global Office.“Passports that have been more than 3 months at the High Commission could be collected at the VFS Global Offices,” it stated.

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