The John Mahama-led government has officially responded to the US’ decision to revise visa terms for Ghanaian citizens.
The US government has revised its visa reciprocity policy for Ghana.
The revision sees a reduction in both the validity period and the number of entries permitted for most non-immigrant visa categories.
Under the US’s new guidelines, Ghanaian nationals applying for business and tourism visas (B-class) will now be issued single-entry visas valid for just three months.
In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs read, “The Ministry acknowledges the legitimate concerns of Ghanaian travellers to the United States – for professional, business, educational, touristic, medical and family purposes – and expresses its firm solidarity with all those inconvenienced.”
“Ghana recognises the sovereign right of every country to determine its visa regime, but notes that the present limitations imposed by the United States vary substantially from the prior reciprocal arrangements that Ghana has kept with the United States.”
The statement added, “We hope for an early resolution of the concerns that have led to the revision of the schedule… by ensuring that the conduct of applicants align with the visa application procedures and requirements of the United States.”
“Consistent with our bilateral arrangements, US passport holders are entitled to a maximum visa validity of five years, and in most instances, five-year multiple-entry visas are issued upon request.”
Meanwhile, the Honorary Consul of Ghana to Italy, Massimiliano Colasuonno Taricone, has boldly stated that Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has nothing to do with the US’s new guidelines.
Massimiliano Colasuonno Taricone heaped praises on Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa for doing an excellent job.
See the statement below:
Government of Ghana’s response to US visa restrictions: pic.twitter.com/9uQhLvtvOD
— Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa (@S_OkudzetoAblak) July 11, 2025
