Ghana, South Korea Sign Historic Visa Waiver Agreement for Diplomatic and Service Passport Holders

Ghana and South Korea have signed a historic visa waiver agreement for holders of diplomatic and service passports, marking a significant milestone in nearly five decades of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

The agreement was signed by Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and South Korea’s Foreign Minister, Cho Hyun, on the sidelines of the Africa-Korea Foreign Ministers Meeting.

According to Mr. Ablakwa, the agreement is the first visa waiver arrangement between Ghana and South Korea since the establishment of formal bilateral relations almost 50 years ago. He noted that discussions will continue with the aim of extending the waiver arrangement to holders of ordinary passports in the future.

The Foreign Affairs Minister described the development as a major step in strengthening relations between the two countries and said it reflects progress on key priorities identified following the recent visit of President John Dramani Mahama to South Korea in March 2026.

The agreement is expected to facilitate official travel, deepen diplomatic cooperation and further enhance ties between Ghana and South Korea.