Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that the United States will introduce special measures to expedite visa applications as part of preparations for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
The assurance followed a high‑level meeting on Ghana‑US bilateral cooperation in Accra with the acting US Ambassador to Ghana, Rolf Olson and his team, where diplomatic teams discussed a wide range of issues, including ongoing delays in visa appointment scheduling.
Ghana’s group stage games for the World Cup will be played in the United States.
“On World Cup preparations, we were assured that special measures have been put in place to expedite visa applications. This is also expected to address the current delays in securing visa appointments, which we all agreed must be fixed,” he said.
The US Embassy is expected to address the media soon on the new World Cup Visa Application Initiatives, which are aimed at ensuring Ghanaian fans and officials can obtain travel approvals with minimal disruption.
Delays in visa processing have been a recurring concern for applicants, especially those travelling for major international events. The Minister said the new measures should reduce wait times and improve the travel experience for eligible Ghanaians.
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