Ghana reduces visa fees on arrival for ‘The Year of Return’

Share
Tweet
Post
Send

The government of Ghana has reduced visa fees on arrival for “The Year of Return, Ghana 2019”.

The fee is reduced to $75 from the initial $150.

The move is to allow for many people living in the Diaspora to participate in the various activities for the programme.

The Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Charles Owiredu, made the revelation while speaking to the Diplomatic Corps on the programme in Accra.

He said, “Our Missions’ abroad are liaising with Ghanaians associations, airlines, etc to work and make it relatively easy and convenient for those travelling to Ghana to participate in the programmes of “The Year of Return, Ghana 2019.”

“The Government of Ghana is also in the process of working to have visa agreements with some countries such as those in the Caribbean where the Diaspora total number is quite significant. This year, for instance, the government of Ghana and Jamaica established a visa-free agreement where nationals of each of the two countries do not need a visa to travel to the countries,” he stressed.

The deputy minister further noted that in line with President Akufo-Addo’s vision of a “Ghana Beyond Aid”, the engagement of the Diaspora remained a major development programme of the government.

“With its democratic credentials, rule of law and the stability of the country, Ghana intended to serve as a pacesetter for welcoming their own back to their roots and to provide for assimilating them into the Ghanaian society in particular and African societies in general,” he said.

The yearlong event which commenced at the beginning of this year is a major landmark spiritual and birthright journey inviting the Global African family, home and abroad, to mark 400 years of the arrival of the first enslaved Africans in Jamestown, Virginia.

The program also aims at celebrating the cumulative resilience of all the victims of the Transatlantic slave Trade who were scattered and displaced through the world in North America, South America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia.

Source: Pulse Ghana

Share
Tweet
Post
Send

Related Posts

Sponsored

Follow Us

Follow Us on X

#VoyagesAfriq: Panel 1 at the Marrakech forum on "Sustainable Digital Growth – Empowering SMEs & Startups," moderated by @ElciaGrandcour, features leaders, Imad Barrakad & Aradhana Khowala.

Inspiring insights shaping tourism's future!

Stay tuned!

#TourismInnovation

2

#VoyagesAfriq: The much-anticipated Conference on Technological Innovation & Tourism Investment kicks off today in Marrakech!

A transformative platform for sustainable tourism growth, SMART innovations, and bold investments.

Morocco leads the way! #TourismInnovation

4

#VoyagesAfriq Casablanca invites you to explore a city where timeless tradition meets modern luxury.

Perfect for business or relaxation, featuring luxurious hotels, premier venues, and a rich cultural heritage.

#Casablanca

https://visit-casablanca.com

3

#VoyagesAfriq: Explore Sierra Leone’s Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary—a haven for chimps and a paradise for nature lovers!

Discover vibrant wildlife, lush greenery, and the beauty of conservation.

A sanctuary where nature thrives!

Plan your visit today.

https://www.tourismsierraleone.com

4

Load More