Government Services Guide
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Apply for a Ghana Passport
New application or renewal
Fees
GHS 100 (32-page) / GHS 150 (48-page) / Express: additional GHS 200
Timeline
10-15 working days (standard) / 5 working days (express)
Last verified
2026-10
Step-by-Step Process (5 steps)
Apply online
Create an account and fill in the application form at passport.mfa.gov.gh.
Required:
- • Valid email address
- • Phone number
Pay fees
Pay the application fee via mobile money, bank, or online. Keep the receipt.
Required:
- • Application fee (GHS 100-350)
Book appointment
Select a date and location for your biometric capture appointment.
Attend biometric capture
Go to the passport office on your appointment date with all required documents.
Required:
- • Ghana Card (mandatory)
- • Birth certificate
- • 2 recent passport photos
- • Payment receipt
- • Old passport (for renewal)
Collect passport
Collect your passport at the office or have it delivered (if available). Track status online.
Check status at passport.mfa.gov.gh
Bring your collection slip and Ghana Card
All Requirements
- ✓ Ghana Card (NIA)
- ✓ Birth certificate
- ✓ 2 passport-size photos (white background)
- ✓ Application fee
- ✓ Old passport (for renewal)
Official Sources
Steps and fees reviewed 2026-10. Official links: 2 of 2 answered when ONIM checked them on 2026-11-12 — a link that did not answer may still work from your own country. Always check official sources.
Disclaimer: These guides summarize official government procedures from published sources. Fees, timelines, and requirements may change. Always verify with the official agency before starting a process. This is not legal advice.