Malawi and Ghana sign visa waiver agreement to enhance bilateral ties

March 21, 2024 1 Min Read Posted Africanews360

Updated 2024/03/21 at 8:37 PM

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Malawian government Ghana have signed an agreement on a visa waiver regime for holders of ordinary, diplomatic and service passports.

The agreement which took effect on February 7, 2024, is designed to enhance the bilateral ties and ongoing collaboration between the two nations.

In a statement on Thursday, March 21 2024, Ghana’s Foreign Ministry detailed that travellers are permitted to transit, exit, and remain in the territories of both countries for a total of up to ninety (90) days within a calendar year, provided they do not engage in employment.

“The travelling public is hereby advised to take note of this new visa waiver agreement.”