This marks a change from previous arrangements, under which many Ghanaian travelers were eligible for multiple-entry visas valid for one to five years.
The revised policy is part of a wider global framework in which the United States applies visa terms based on reciprocity, matching the visa conditions other countries offer to U.S. citizens. It follows a similar change recently implemented for Nigerian nationals.
While the U.S. government has yet to issue an official public statement on the rationale behind the change for Ghana, such shifts are often linked to bilateral diplomatic considerations, immigration policy enforcement, or updated national security assessments.
The new policy means that Ghanaians intending to make multiple trips to the United States for business, education, or tourism may now need to apply for a new visa for each trip, potentially increasing costs and processing burdens.
