The United States government has revised its visa policy for Ghana, limiting the duration and number of entries allowed for most non-immigrant visa holders.
Under the new guidelines, applicants for B-class visas, typically used for business and tourism will now receive single-entry visas valid for just three months. Student visas (F-1), issued to those pursuing full-time academic programs in the U.S., are also now restricted to single-entry permits that expire after three months.
Exceptions include diplomatic and official travel. Holders of A-class visas will still receive multiple-entry visas valid for 24 to 60 months. Fiancé(e) and family-based visas under the K-category also retain varied entry terms:
– K1 and K2 visas are single-entry, six-month
– K3 and K4 visas allow multiple entries for up to 24 months
Previously, many Ghanaian travelers were granted multiple-entry visas valid from one to five years. The revised terms reflect the U.S. government’s global reciprocity framework, which aligns visa conditions with those offered to U.S. citizens by other countries. A similar policy shift was recently applied to Nigerian nationals.
While Washington hasn’t issued a formal explanation for the change, such adjustments often relate to diplomatic negotiations, immigration enforcement, or national security reviews.
For Ghanaian travelers, the update means more frequent applications and higher travel costs especially for those planning multiple trips for education, business, or tourism.
