The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has formally ended the manual processing of B1 (Business) and B2 (Tourist) visas under its Emergency Entry Visa (EEV) schedule, replacing it with a fully digital application system that took effect on August 3, 2026. The Service announced the transition in a public notice, confirming that all applications falling under the two visa categories must now be submitted through its Electronic Visa platform. Ghana Immigration Service Moves B1 and B2 Emergency Visa Applications Online From August 3Source: Getty ImagesBoth individual travellers and corporate entities acting on behalf of clients are eligible to apply through the new digital portal. GIS stated that the shift to an online system is designed to improve efficiency, transparency and convenience in processing emergency entry applications for business and tourist travel into Ghana. The policy ended in January 15, 2025, with all travellers entering Ghana able to do so without a pre-approved visa.