Ghana, South Korea Sign Visa Waiver Deal For Diplomatic, Service Passport Holders
Ghana and South Korea have signed a visa waiver agreement for holders of diplomatic and service passports, marking a new milestone 50 years after the two countries established bilateral relations.
The agreement was signed by Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and his South Korean counterpart, Cho Hyun, on the sidelines of the Korea–Africa Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Seoul.
Under the deal, citizens of both countries traveling on diplomatic and service passports will no longer require visas to enter each other’s territory.
Addressing the meeting as co-chair, Mr. Ablakwa praised the five-decade relationship between Ghana and South Korea. He called for deeper economic cooperation and increased trade between South Korea and Africa.
“Significant efforts are underway across the African continent to accelerate industrialization, improve infrastructure, and strengthen regional and international cooperation, which requires strategic partnerships,” the Minister said.
The visa waiver is expected to facilitate easier movement for government officials, diplomats, and technical experts, and is being viewed as a step toward strengthening broader diplomatic and economic ties between Accra and Seoul.
Ghana and South Korea established diplomatic relations in 1977. South Korea has since been a key development partner for Ghana, supporting projects in areas including health, education, ICT, and infrastructure.
