The Ghanaian government has signed an agreement with the United States which will allow its citizens travel to the North American country visa-free.
This is in fulfillment of the NPP government’s promise to ensure a stress-free travel for Ghananians.
Aside reducing the processing times in acquiring passports, the government has increased the validity of Ghanaian passports from 5 to 10 years.
Foreign Minister Shirley Botchwey signed the visa-free travel policy with the United States on behalf of all Ghanaians.
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In the new policy, holders of Ghanaian passports without any criminal records are entitled to visit the United States without visas for a period of 30 days only.
The Satirist Attachee at the embassy, Dr. Baffour Gyawu told the media that the only document needed to board a plane to the US is a valid passport and police clearance certificate.
“Traffic offences are considered criminal,” he added.
SOURCE: Chronicle
