Accra, Ghana — Ghana and South Korea have signed a landmark Visa Waiver Agreement for holders of Diplomatic and Service Passports, marking a significant milestone in the diplomatic relations between the two countries.
The agreement, signed by Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and South Korea’s Foreign Minister, Cho Hyun, took place on the sidelines of the ongoing Africa-Korea Foreign Ministers Meeting.
According to officials, the agreement will allow holders of diplomatic and service passports from both countries to travel without visas, strengthening diplomatic engagement and facilitating official exchanges. Negotiations are expected to continue in the coming months with the aim of extending visa-free travel arrangements to holders of ordinary passports.
The deal is being described as historic, as it represents the first visa waiver agreement signed between Ghana and South Korea in nearly 50 years of formal bilateral relations.
Speaking after the signing ceremony, Minister Ablakwa noted that the agreement reflects the growing partnership between the two nations and forms part of efforts to deepen cooperation in trade, education, technology, investment, and cultural exchange.
The development also follows President John Dramani Mahama’s working visit to South Korea earlier this year, during which both countries pledged to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties.
Observers believe the visa waiver agreement will pave the way for closer collaboration between Ghana and South Korea while enhancing people-to-people relations and promoting greater cooperation across various sectors.
