The controversy surrounding Ghana’s service passports has brought renewed attention to the special travel document after allegations emerged that some individuals paid as much as US$29,000 to acquire one.
The revelations have sparked public interest in the privileges attached to the document, particularly its visa-free access to dozens of countries.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ghana Passport Services portal, last updated on September 8, 2026, holders of Ghanaian service passports can travel to 59 countries without obtaining a visa.
The destinations span Africa, Europe, Asia, the Caribbean and South America, although the duration of permitted stays varies from one country to another.
Below is the full list of the 59 countries Ghanaians can visit with a service passport without a visa.
34 African countries
1. Algeria
2. Angola
3. Benin
4. Burkina Faso
5. Côte d’Ivoire
6. Equatorial Guinea
7. Eswatini
8. Kenya
9. Lesotho
10. Liberia
11. Malawi
12. Mali
13. Mauritius
14. Mozambique
15. Morocco
16. Namibia
17. Niger
18. Nigeria
19. Rwanda
20. São Tomé and Príncipe
21. Senegal
22. Seychelles
23. Sierra Leone
24. South Africa
25. Sudan
26. Tanzania
27. Togo
28. Uganda
29. Zambia
30. Zimbabwe
31. Guinea-Bissau
32. Guinea
33. The Gambia
34. Cape Verde (Cabo Verde)
6 Asia and the Middle East countries
35. China
36. India
37. Iran
38. Maldives
39. Singapore
40. United Arab Emirates
4 European countries
41. Germany
42. Hungary
43. Malta
44. Serbia
15 Caribbean and South American countries
45. Antigua and Barbuda
46. Bahamas
47. Barbados
48. Brazil
49. Colombia
50. Cuba
51. Dominica
52. Grenada
53. Guyana
54. Jamaica
55. Saint Kitts and Nevis
56. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
57. Suriname
58. Trinidad and Tobago
59. Venezuela
Papa Shee has arrived at the Accra High Court as proceedings in the legal case involving the Lumba family continue. https://t.co/LECFI9KW6K
— GHnow (@ghnow_) November 11, 2026
