Government has announced that more than 1,000 visa applications have been submitted through Ghana’s Electronic Visa (E-Visa) portal within a month of its launch.

Interior Minister Mohammed Muntaka -Mubarak disclosed this when Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang visited the Ministry of the Interior on Monday July 13.

According to him, the applications were received from travelers across 78 countries, describing the response as a significant milestone in government’s efforts to simplify and modernise the visa application process for people seeking to travel to Ghana.

He underscored the significance of the project, highlighting how it has made visa applications easier and more convenient by allowing travelers to apply remotely without visiting Ghanaian embassies or consulates.

“…with the E-Visa that was graciously launched by His Excellency the President on the 25th of May, in just one month we were able to get almost close to 1,500 applicants applying to come to our country from 78 countries across the globe just by going online and getting their visa,” he stated.

He further disclosed that other services under the Ministry, including applications relating to the Narcotics Control Commission and cannabis-related conventions, have also been moved online to improve efficiency and accessibility.

The E-Visa platform allows travelers to complete the visa application process, make payments and receive their visas electronically, eliminating the need for physical visits to diplomatic missions.

At the launch, President Mahama announced that African passport holders travelling to Ghana for business purposes would apply for visas exclusively through the online platform and would not be required to pay visa fees.