The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that the US visa restrictions imposed on Ghana have been reversed.
Per the latest development, Ghanaians can now be eligible for five-year multiple entry visas and other enhanced consular privileges, Mr Ablakwa said.
He wrote on his X page on Friday, September 26 that “Big win for Ghana! The US visa restrictions imposed on Ghana have been reversed. Ghanaians can now be eligible for five-year multiple-entry visas and other enhanced consular privileges.
“This good news was directly communicated to me by US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Allison Hooker at a bilateral meeting earlier today, in the margins of the UN General Assembly. I am really pleased that months of high-level diplomatic negotiations has led to a successful outcome.
“It will be recalled that the US imposed visa restrictions on Ghana and other countries in July this year. The affected countries were slapped with a maximum three-month single entry visas and other limitations. In the specific case of Ghana, the Trump Administration said they were reacting to many years of visa overstays mainly by students. It’s good to see healthier and stronger Ghana 🇬🇭 USA 🇺🇸 relations. For God and Country.”
Below are some of the reactions to this news on social media…
Osamn Abdulai Ayariga wrote “The way Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa dey go deir! Very soon UK will be visa free ooo! Atasaaaa! Great job!”
Kofi Ofosu Nksanhsa wrote, “This is not an achievement. When you took over, the 5 years was in place until they reciprocated your actions.”
Sandra Ewol wrote “Deportees in exchange for a 5-year multiple entry visas for travellers. They swore heaven and earth that there was nothing in it for them.”
Afi Doki1 also wrote ” Oh wow”
PK Sarpong wrote “Funny elements. When you came to power, weren’t Ghanaians being given five years visa by the US government?”
Berla Mundi wrote on X that “Breaking News: The US visa restrictions imposed on Ghana have been reversed after Foreign Minister met US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Allison Hooker at a bilateral meeting earlier today, in the margins of the UN General Assembly. Lifting is expected to take effect soon.”
Amega Awadzi wrote on Facebook,” Congratulations Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. Congratulations to Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa for standing firm despite many opponents. Your efforts have restored five-year multiple-entry US visas and enhanced privileges for Ghanaians — a true victory for the nation.”
Yaw Prekow wrote “How is this a win? You met the 5 year visa in place and caused them to put restrictions on us by your actions. If they revert to what existed previously, how is that an achievement?”
