In a bid to modernise Ghana's travel infrastructure and visa processing systems, President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Ministers of Interior, Transport, and Foreign Affairs to collaborate and implement the long-awaited e-visa system.

According to him, the e-visa system will reduce paperwork and bureaucracy, streamline visa application processes, and make Ghana a more attractive destination for business.

He stated that expanding Ghana's digital platform is essential as the future of travel is digital and Ghana must not be left behind.

Speaking at the commissioning of the Air Navigation Services (ANS) and the Multi-Agency Command Centre in Accra on Monday, August 4, President Mahama noted that the state-of-the-art infrastructure will contribute to regional and global security architecture.

“The e-visa system will ease visa application processes, reduce paperwork and bureaucracy, support tourism, and make Ghana an even more attractive destination for business. The future of travel is digital and Ghana must not be left behind,” President Mahama stated.

He added that the Advance Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR) systems will handle passenger and travel document data.

President Mahama urged the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to ensure the platform is extended to cover both sea and land border posts, integrated with e-gate systems, and equipped to support an advanced cargo information system to enhance customs operations.

He stressed that the modernisation of the aviation sector must go beyond Kotoka International Airport, calling for integration at Terminal 2, the newly constructed Kumasi International Airport, and Tamale International Airport.

President Mahama further called for the implementation of e-gates across major entry points to improve the traveler experience and reduce congestion.

He commended the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority and the Ministry of Transport for their leadership in advancing the project.

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