The United States has reinstated five-year multiple-entry visas for Ghanaians after Ghana agreed to accept US-deported West African migrants, easing months of diplomatic tension.
The United States has lifted visa restrictions on Ghana, restoring five-year multiple-entry visas after months of diplomatic strain over migrant deportations. Ghana’s Foreign Minister Samuel Ablakwa confirmed the development Friday, saying it followed “months of high-level diplomatic negotiations” and was relayed to him by Allison Hooker, US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, during talks at the UN General Assembly in New York.
“This good news means Ghanaians can now benefit from five-year visas and other enhanced consular privileges,” Ablakwa posted on X.
Washington had earlier cut visa validity for Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, and Ethiopia to three months, citing reciprocity and refusal to accept deportees. In September, President John Mahama disclosed Ghana agreed to receive West African nationals, including Nigerians, deported from the US, a concession that helped ease tensions.
The US embassy in Accra confirmed Saturday that B1/B2 visitor visas now carry five-year multiple-entry validity, while F1 student visas return to four years, multiple entry.