Last Updated on April 19, 2022
If you are a Ghanaian citizen and planning on traveling to another country, you will need a Ghanaian passport.
A passport is a document issued by a national government for international travel and it certifies the identity and nationality of the holder.
There are different types of passports, with different application requirements, fees, and processes.
You must have a Ghanaian identity document to apply for a Ghanaian Passport, or if you are a child, a birth certificate.
If you are traveling on official government business, you may apply for an official passport. Diplomats get a diplomatic passport.
Did you know you can apply for your passport online?
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How to Apply for a Ghanaian Passport Application Form Online
You can apply for a Ghanaian passport online. The application process is simple and easy to use with online application guidelines.
Applicants are required to visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website and fill out the form.
Guidelines for Acquiring A Republic of Ghana Passport
To complete an application you have to purchase passport forms online via Mobile Money or Visa/MasterCard
First Time Applicants
What you need to apply for the passport.
Scan and attach the following:
- Birth Certificate(Proof of Ghanaian citizenship)
- Documents to support Identity such as Driver’s Licence, National ID card
- Proof of Profession (An introductory letter from the applicant’s employer that is if the applicant is currently employed or a work ID card that bears applicant’s name, organisation’s name and position. A student ID if the applicant is currently in school. Homemakers/housewives and applicants that are unemployed and those in the non-formal sector of employment like mechanics, hairdressers seamstresses, traders etc. do not need proof. Registered Business Owners and self-employed applicants must produce their business registration certificate as proof)
Renewal
What you need to apply for the passport.
For The Biometric Passport
Scan and attach the following:
- First page and bio-data page with picture and information page
- Valid Visa if applicant has any in Old Passport
- Last page
- Proof of Profession if changed
For The Black Book/Machine Readable Passports
Scan and attach the following:
- First page (Coat of Arms and Director’s signature)
- Biodata page with picture and information
- Valid Visa if applicant has any in Old Passport
- Profession page
- Proof of Profession if changed
Missing Passport
What you need to apply for the passport.
Scan and attach the following:
- Police Report
- Affidavit
- Proof of Identity
- Birth Certificate
Damaged Passport
What you need to apply for the passport.
Scan and attach the following:
- Old damaged passport
Change of Name
What you need to apply for the passport.
Scan and attach the following:
- Marriage/Divorce Certificate
- Affidavit
- Gazette
Applicants below 18
What you need to apply for the passport.
Scan and attach the following:
- Birth certificate
- Parents or Guardians ID
Upon submission Applicant’s biometric data will be captured and a picture taken at the Passport Application Center (PAC). PAC locations are below :
- Accra PAC: Kinbu Road (Old Foreign Affairs)
- Kumasi PAC: Guggisberg Road, Opposite PWD, Adum, Ministries
- Takoradi PAC: Ghana Immigration Head Quarters (Within the Regional Administration)
- Sunyani PAC: Adjacent to Jubilee (shares a wall with the Park)
- Ho PAC: Regional Administration (Shares building with Immigration)
- Tamale PAC: Police Park (Old Library)
- Ridge PAC: Ridge
- Premium PAC – Accra: Accra Digital Center, Adjacent State Housing Company, Ring Road West, Accra
- Tema PAC: Former IRS Office, Community 4, Tema
- Koforidua PAC: PWD Office, SSNIT Office Area, Koforidua.
- Premuim PAC – Kumasi: 2nd Floor, Thankful Heights Building, Adum, Kumasi
- Premium PAC – Tamale: 2nd Floor, Pension Tower, Tamale
- Cape Coast PAC: Opposite Ford Station
- Wa PAC: Block C, Regional Coordination Council, Wa
Applicant will then be given a date for the collection of the passport.