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CHECK OUT: Share Your Feedback on Yen & Win Access to Our Copywriting Course!Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister has announced significant news that has brought joy to many Ghanaians.The hardworking minister stated that the United States has officially reversed its visa restrictions placed on Ghanaian citizens. US Reverses Visa Ban on Ghana, Approves 5-Year Entry VisasSource: UGCUS lifts visa restrictions on GhanaThe hardworking minister stated that the United States has officially reversed its visa restrictions placed on Ghanaian citizens. JOIN IN: Tell Us What You Think About Yen.com.gh and Unlock a Chance to Learn Copywriting for Free.In a heartfelt Facebook post, Ablakwa outlined that Ghanaians will now have access to five-year multiple-entry visas, along with additional enhanced consular privileges that facilitate travel and diplomatic engagement.This announcement came after an important bilateral meeting on September 26, 2025, during the United Nations General Assembly, where US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Allison, conveyed the positive development. Ablakwa, who represents the North Tongu Constituency, expressed his gratitude for the outcome, attributing this success to months of meticulous diplomatic negotiations between the two nations.Read alsoKNUST student debunks 911 myth, educates Ghanaians on emergency numbers and ambulance services”Big win for Ghana. The US visa restrictions imposed on Ghana has been reversed. Ghanaians can now be eligible for five-year multiple-entry visas and other enhanced consular privileges.””This good news was directly communicated to me by US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Allison at a bilateral meeting earlier today, in the margins of the UN General Assembly.””I am really pleased that months of high-level diplomatic negotiations has led to a successful outcome.””It will be recalled that the US imposed visa restrictions on Ghana and other countries in July this year. The affected countries were slapped with a maximum three-month single entry visas and other limitations. In the specific case of Ghana, the Trump Administration said they were reacting to many years of visa overstays mainly by students. It’s good to see healthier and stronger Ghana 🇬🇭 USA 🇺🇸 relations. For God and Country. 🇬🇭 🙏🏾Read alsoLady in UK celebrates as she gets new Ghana passport, praises Mahama in trending video The Instagram post is below: US approves 5-Year entry permits for GhanaiansSome social media users have commended Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister for working effectively in the best interest of Ghanaians. YEN.com.gh has compiled some reactions below:Akuoko Kwarteng stated:”Honourable Minister.. Please let the official communication come from the USA embassy in Ghana or the political affairs office in the USA..before u can start the celebration.”Timmy Ganny stated:”This is a milestone achievement! US impose a visa restrictions on you and just within few months it has been reversed. Bravo Ghana! Only the blind can’t attest Ghana has taken a new dimension. Great leadership ❤️👏👏👏💯.”Baba Sadiq stated:”This is a true victory for the Mahama-led administration’s commitment to restoring Ghana’s global image through effective diplomacy. It shows that when leadership is intentional, Ghana earns respect on the international stage. Stronger Ghana–USA relations mean more opportunities for our students, businesses, and citizens. Indeed, this is the kind of leadership that puts Ghana first. 🇬🇭.”Read alsoKenyan jeans factory to fire workers as US deal expiresCyril Yaw Sallah”The speech of our president of Ghana 🇬🇭 has reset the US too ooo.”Rietta Tetteh II”Time to tighten the passport application. Alatafu) nu will start rushing it if it’s not tightened.”CB NkurumahWhen our chief diplomat is diplomating 😎. That’s the benefit of accepting deportees. This will certainly bring relief to our students studying in the US.Aduku Shaibu stated:Imagine JM boldly told them his mind and less than 72hrs restriction removed 😍 .The Facebook post is below:JOIN IN: Suspicious Content In Your Feed? Bust It With Our Free and Brief Fact-Checking Course. Get a Certificate! Source: YEN.com.gh
