The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has outlined the countries whose nationals will not require visas to enter the country, ahead of the Diaspora Summit 2025 scheduled for December 19 to 20 at the Accra International Conference Centre.
In a public announcement issued on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, the ministry said the update followed a pledge by the Minister for Foreign Affairs to grant free visas to all summit participants. The ministry further advised prospective participants to contact the nearest Ghanaian Embassy or Consulate to obtain their visas before travelling.
The statement explained that the gesture forms part of Ghana’s broader commitment to Pan-Africanism by encouraging the participation of Africans and people of African descent in discussions aimed at strengthening cooperation and building new partnerships.
As part of the update, the ministry published a list of nationalities that do not require visas to travel to Ghana due to existing reciprocal visa waiver agreements.
For holders of all passport types, the countries exempt from visa requirements include Barbados, Bahamas, Dominica, Mauritius, Seychelles, South Africa, Kenya, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Singapore, Sao Tomé and Príncipe, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Jamaica, Rwanda, Morocco, Guyana, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Malawi and Grenada.
Additionally, holders of diplomatic, official and service passports from Brazil, Colombia, China, Cuba, Germany, Sudan, Türkiye, Namibia, Hungary, Iran, India, Equatorial Guinea, St Kitts and Nevis, Suriname, Venezuela, Malta and the United Arab Emirates also enjoy visa-free entry to Ghana.
The ministry encouraged all eligible participants to register for the summit via the official portal before the deadline of Monday, December 8, 2025, and assured the public of its continued support in facilitating smooth travel arrangements for visitors.
It added that Ghana looks forward to welcoming delegates to the Diaspora Summit 2025 as part of efforts to strengthen global partnerships and deepen engagement with the African diaspora.
