The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has officially declared an agreement for visa waivers with South Africa.

Commencing on November 1, 2023, this waiver, as outlined by the Ministry, grants travelers the privilege to transit, depart from, or sojourn within both nations for up to 90 days without the requirement for employment.

In a statement, the Ministry strongly advises the traveling public to take cognizance of this significant development.

This announcement follows a disclosure by Ghana's High Commissioner to South Africa, Charles Owiredu, during an episode of Asempa FM's Abrokyire Nkomo program, hosted by Kwaku Amankwatia, popularly known as Akonta Joe.

“The travelling public is thereby advised to take note of the development. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration wishes to inform the general public that the Republic of Ghana and the Republic of South Africa have entered into an agreement on a visa waiver regime for holders of ordinary passport.”

“The Agreement takes effect from 1st November 2023. Travellers 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 statement added.

Below is the statement: