Ghana and Zambia have signed a landmark reciprocal visa-free agreement, advancing Africa’s integration goals. The deal permits all passport holders from both nations to enter, transit, and reside without a visa.
The agreement, signed during Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama’s state visit to Zambia, is among ten new bilateral cooperation pacts covering trade, investment, and tourism.
Strategic Context
The move directly supports the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which prioritize the free movement of people and goods. It is expected to boost tourism, simplify business travel, and enhance cultural exchange.
Ghana continues to expand its open-border policy, having established similar visa waivers with Morocco, Algeria, Mozambique, and Angola in recent years.
The accord was finalized by Presidents Mahama and Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia, with Ghana’s Foreign Minister calling it a major diplomatic achievement. Both countries are active AfCFTA members.
