In The Face Simplified Visa Process The Interior Minister, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has assured the general public that the simplified visa accessibility process would not compromise national security.
The Interior Minister, while speaking at the launch of the Electronic Visa Application service Portal on Monday, May 25, at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra, said modern countries compete through efficiency and systems that make travel and business easier.
“Nations do not compete only with resources. They compete with systems. They compete with efficiency,” he stated, further averring that the e-visa platform is designed to remove delays and uncertainty for travellers seeking entry into Ghana.
“This platform does something powerful. It removes barriers. No more unnecessary delays. No more uncertainty,” he said, while adding, “Instead, we offer speed, convenience, and confidence.”
Mr Muntaka further noted that the initiative sends a strong signal that Ghana is ready for tourism, investment, and international partnerships.
“We are telling the world that Ghana is open for business. Ghana is ready for tourism. Ghana is ready for global partnerships,” he added.
However, he stressed that the government remained committed to protecting the country’s borders and citizens.
“Openness does not mean weakness. We are not only opening our doors; we are strengthening them,” he said.
The Interior Minister explained that the digital platform would enable authorities to screen travellers before they arrive in the country.
“Before a traveller even boards a plane, we already know who is coming. We assess risks early, identify threats early, and act early. This is modern border control,” he said.
“That is responsible leadership, and that is how we protect our people while still welcoming the world.”
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