Ghana is seeking to conclude additional visa waiver agreements with countries across the world before the end of 2027, as the government intensifies efforts to expand international travel opportunities for Ghanaian passport holders and strengthen the country’s diplomatic relations.
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, disclosed this following bilateral discussions with Tunisia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, during which both countries agreed to immediately commence negotiations towards a reciprocal visa waiver arrangement.
In a statement shared on Sunday, November 15, 2026, Mr Ablakwa described his engagement with his Tunisian counterpart as productive and said the proposed arrangement would form part of Ghana’s broader diplomatic drive to improve the international recognition, security and value of its passport.
He indicated that Tunisia was among several countries expressing interest in establishing visa waiver arrangements with Ghana, adding that Slovakia had also recently communicated its willingness to pursue a similar agreement.
“Last week, Slovakia expressed interest, adding to a growing number of active visa waiver discussions. We expect to sign more Visa Waiver Agreements before the end of 2027,” the minister stated.
Mr Ablakwa maintained that the increasing interest from other countries reflected growing international confidence in Ghana’s passport, while reaffirming the government’s determination to enhance its global standing and facilitate easier international mobility for Ghanaians.
The latest diplomatic initiative follows Ghana’s agreement with Slovakia to negotiate a visa waiver arrangement for holders of diplomatic and service passports. However, the proposed Ghanaian and Tunisian arrangement has not yet been finalised, and the categories of passport holders it will cover have not been announced. Consequently, the discussions do not yet confer visa free entry into Tunisia on ordinary Ghanaian passport holders.
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Beyond the proposed travel arrangement, Ghana and Tunisia have agreed to reactivate their Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation (PJCC), a bilateral framework intended to provide a structured platform for regular consultations and the expansion of diplomatic, economic and institutional relations.
The two countries have identified education, tourism, sports, agribusiness, commercial activities and maritime cooperation as priority sectors for renewed collaboration.
The proposed partnership is expected to create opportunities for closer engagement between institutions and businesses in both countries, while providing a framework for exploring mutually beneficial investment and development initiatives.
Mr Ablakwa further revealed that Accra and Tunis were considering establishing permanent diplomatic missions in their respective capitals at the earliest practicable opportunity.
He said both governments were receptive to the proposal, which is expected to strengthen diplomatic representation, improve bilateral communication and facilitate the implementation of cooperation agreements.
The Foreign Affairs Minister expressed appreciation to Mr Nafti for his engagement and extended an invitation for continued diplomatic interaction, disclosing that he had also received an invitation to undertake an official visit to Tunisia.
The latest developments form part of Ghana’s wider diplomatic engagement strategy, which seeks to expand international partnerships, improve access for Ghanaian travellers and deepen economic cooperation with countries across different regions.
