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Heritage Travel News 30 May 2026 · Weekly update for OurRoots members
🔴 Breaking — 25 May 2026

Ghana's e-Visa Is Live. Here Is What You Need to Know.

President Mahama launched Ghana's national e-Visa platform on African Union Day. US passport holders can now apply online for the first time. African passport holders get a free ETA — no fee required. The old embassy queue system is being phased out.

US passport: $260 single-entry / 3–5 days African passport: Free ETA online Portal: evisa.immigration.gov.gh Old system: Being phased out
Published on ourrootsafrica.com · 30 May 2026
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