- The United States of America’s embassy in Ghana has reacted to Ghana’s Foreign Affairs’ recent post on X
- Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has shared updates about the US visa restrictions on Ghana in a trending post
- Some social media users have shared mixed reactions after they read the Minister for Foreign Affairs’ statement
The United States Embassy in Ghana has officially confirmed the complete restoration of visa privileges for Ghanaians.
This came just a day after Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced that the U.S. had rescinded its previous visa restrictions imposed on the country.
Source: UGC
US reacts to Ablakwa’s visa reversal post
In a detailed social media post on September 27, 2025, the U.S. Embassy expressed its satisfaction with the decision, stating,
“The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce that the maximum validity periods for all categories of nonimmigrant visas for Ghanaians have been restored to their previous lengths.”
The Embassy specified the updated visa terms:
“The maximum validity allowed for the B1/B2 visitor visa is once again five years, allowing for multiple entries. Additionally, the maximum validity for the F1 student visa is restored to four years, also permitting multiple entries.”
This welcome announcement followed Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa’s significant disclosure on September 26, 2025, where he announced that the United States had officially reversed its visa restrictions on Ghana.
Ghanaians applaud Ghana’s Foreign Affairs minister
Some social media users have reacted to the post by the US Embassy in Ghana. YEN.com.gh has compiled some reactions below:
@AjGiowizil stated:
“The same people badmouthing these decisions will be the same ones whose visas will be rejected when they apply for them. Remember that checking social media posts is one of the criteria for visa acceptance.”
@Jayadi970 stated:
“You did this to send criminals to our country. You are sending ur waste, and you think this is fair? We have useless leaders, so they accept anything. The tables will turn one day.”
@ananse__kwaku
“You are lucky you have weak leaders in our country. But one day, if this repeats itself, we shall also ban you. The time of colonial manipulation is over. Africa must note that Europe and the US are never its development partners ,and they don’t believe in mutual respect.”
@Ushasaai14
“Because Ghana agreed to accept deportees from the US we all know…😂😂😂.”
@popsy_king stated:
“Even if one offers me a free visa, I’m selling it to remain here in Ghana, not stepping foot there.”
The X post is below:
US lifts visa restriction on Ghana
The visa restrictions, previously imposed in July 2025, had restricted Ghanaians to a maximum of three-month single-entry visas.
This policy change, which significantly limited travel and educational opportunities for many citizens, created concerns among the Ghanaian public and government.
In a new and promising update, Minister Ablakwa highlighted on September 26 that Ghanaians are now eligible for five-year multiple-entry visas and other enhanced consular privileges.
Source: UGC
He underscored that this breakthrough was the result of months of high-level negotiations and dialogue, which ultimately strengthened the diplomatic relations between the two countries.
The restoration of these visa privileges is expected to facilitate greater people-to-people exchanges, enhance educational opportunities for students, and foster deeper economic ties between the United States and Ghana, marking a significant step forward in their bilateral relations.
The X post is below:
Franklin Cudjoe reacts to Okudzeto Ablakwa’s post
Earlier, YEN.com.gh wrote about the president of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, who stated that Ghanaians should celebrate the reversal of the US visa restrictions.
Franklin Cudjoe explained that the Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, could have asked for more privileges.
Social media users shared mixed thoughts after they read Franklin Cudjoe’s comment on the trending issue.
Source: YEN.com.gh
Source: Yen.com.gh
