President John Dramani Mahama, has said the outdated passport and visa application system his administration inherited can no longer define how Ghana engages the rest of the world in an era of rapid digital change.

Speaking at the launch of the E‑Visa service on May 25, 2026, he emphasised that, for too long, travellers seeking entry into Ghana have had to navigate cumbersome, largely manual procedures that created delays, uncertainty and avoidable administrative burdens.

"Investors, tourists, business executives, students, researchers and members of Africans diaspora have all encountered frustrations that are inconsistent with the Ghana that we seek to build, and today's rapidly evolving digital world the old system we inherited can no longer define how Ghana engages the rest of the world," he stated.

President Mahama said his administration initiated far‑reaching reforms earlier this year to improve the efficiency of passport issuance and visa processing, aiming to address the burdens facing travellers worldwide.

He added that the E‑Visa initiative demonstrates Ghana’s resolve to become a forward‑looking nation that leverages technology to improve governance, facilitate legitimate travel, deepen continental integration and strengthen national security.

"We are gathered here not merely to launch a digital platform but to affirm Ghana's readiness to embrace a new era of mobility, connectivity, innovation and economic opportunity.

"This initiative reflects our determination to position Ghana as a forward looking nation that leverages technology to improve governance, facilitate legitimate travel, deepening continental integration and strengthen national security," he said.