Ghanaians planning to travel to the United States just got hit with a MAJOR visa blow and it’s causing panic online!
In a shocking policy shift, the U.S. government has quietly slashed visa privileges for most Ghanaians, cutting down what used to be multiple-entry, long-term visas to a single-entry visa valid for just 3 months!
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No More 5-Year, Multiple-Entry Visas
According to the latest release by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs, non-immigrant visa holders, including students, tourists, and business travelers, will now only receive single-entry visas that expire in 90 days. This affects the popular B-class visa (tourism/business) and F-1 student visa, among others.
That means if you’re planning a second trip? Tough luck; you’ll need to apply all over again.
Students & Tourists Most Affected
This new rule deals a major blow to students under the F-1 visa, who were previously able to re-enter the U.S. easily. Now? One entry only, three months max. If you go home for Christmas, you’ll likely need a fresh visa to return.
The same rule applies to most tourists and business travelers. So, if you were dreaming of flying in and out of the U.S. multiple times on one visa, those days are officially over.
Who’s Not Affected?
Diplomats and government officials (A-class visa holders) still get the VIP treatment with multiple entries for up to 5 years. Also spared are the K-visa holders, fiancés, spouses, and dependent kids of U.S. citizens who get longer validity periods, though some are still limited to single entries.
Why This Sudden Change?
While the U.S. hasn’t issued a formal statement about Ghana specifically, this follows a recent crackdown on Nigerian visas and appears to be part of a global “reciprocity policy” matching how other countries treat U.S. citizens.
Experts suspect student visa overstays, rising immigration concerns, and national security reviews may have played a part in this decision.
What This Means for You
This move will dramatically increase the cost and hassle for Ghanaians who travel frequently to the U.S. Whether for education, business, or family visits, you’ll now need to reapply and pay full visa fees for every trip. And with U.S. visa fees already non-refundable, one mistake could cost you thousands of cedis.
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Bottom Line ?
The U.S. just made it harder and more expensive for Ghanaians to travel. If you’re planning a trip, double-check your visa type and be ready for tighter restrictions.
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