Ghana and South Korea reached a significant breakthrough by signing a visa waiver agreement that allows holders of diplomatic and service passports to travel between the two countries without a visa. This marks the first such arrangement in almost 50 years since the establishment of their formal diplomatic relations.
The agreement was signed by Ghana’s Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and South Korea’s Foreign Minister Cho Hyun during the Africa–Korea Foreign Ministers Meeting. This development signals a deepening of diplomatic and cooperative ties between the two nations.
Officials have indicated that discussions are underway to broaden the visa waiver to cover ordinary passport holders in the future, aiming to facilitate easier travel for a wider range of citizens. The deal follows a recent working visit by Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama to South Korea, which played a role in advancing the bilateral agenda.
The visa waiver agreement reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen mutual cooperation, promote diplomatic engagement, and enhance people-to-people contacts between Ghana and South Korea. It is expected to boost diplomatic exchange and support collaborative initiatives across various sectors.