Ghana Introduces Visa On Arrival For All Travelers
Category: Africa News
The Ghanaian government says it will issue visa on arrival for travelers
entering the country from December 22, 2022 to January 15, 2023.
Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, the country’s transport minister, made this
known in a circular issued on Thursday and addressed to all airlines.
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According to Asiamah, the move is aimed at advancing the government’s
‘beyond the return’ initiative.
The initiative is a 10-year
project of the government of Ghana to promote tourism and homecoming of
Africans and Ghanaians in the diaspora, and to foster economic relations and
investments from the diaspora in Africa and Ghana.
“Following
consultation between the ministry of foreign affairs, the ministry of
interior, the ministry of tourism, art and culture, Ghana immigration service
and the Ghana tourism authority, approval has been given for passengers
traveling to Ghana to opt for visa-on-arrival waiving the requirement for
prior approval,” the statement reads.
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“This arrangement is effective from 22nd December, 2022 to 15th January
2023.”
The minister, therefore, urged airport authorities across
the world to honor the arrangement.
“Consequently, it will be
appreciated if systems are updated to reflect the new arrangement and all
those responsible for checking-in passengers traveling to Ghana advised not to
insist on entry visas prior to their boarding,” the statement adds.
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