Figures in 2023 show that 28% of all intra-Africa travel by Africans was visa-free, a rise from 27% in 2022 and 20% in 2016.

In an effort to enhance economic integration in Africa, the outgoing President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, has announced visa-free travel to the country for all African passport holders from the start of 2025.

In his final State of the Nation Address before stepping down on 6 January, Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo announced a historic visa-free travel policy for all African passport holders.

Ghana will allow visa-free entry to citizens of all African countries starting in early 2025. The move, approved by President Nana Akufo-Addo in December, makes Ghana the fifth African country to open its borders to all holders of African passports.

Beginning in early 2025, Ghana is allowing visa free entry to citizens of all countries in Africa. It's hoped that the new approach will increase tourism, trade and travel to the nation.