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National Identification Authority Act, 2006 (Act 707)

Act
Ghana Source: GhaLII / NIA
Government ServicesNational IDGhana CardNIA

Summary (Plain English)

Establishes the National Identification Authority (NIA) and the Ghana Card system. All Ghanaians aged 15+ and resident foreign nationals must register for a Ghana Card. The Ghana Card serves as the primary national ID and is linked to the TIN, SSNIT, NHIS, and other systems. Required for: opening bank accounts, SIM registration, voter registration, passport applications, and many government services.

What This Means For You

  • • Ghana Card is mandatory for all Ghanaians aged 15+
  • • Required for bank accounts, SIM cards, passports
  • • Foreign residents can also register
  • • Registration is free at NIA district offices
  • • Card is linked to TIN and SSNIT numbers

Original Source

https://ghalii.org/legislation/act/2006/707

Content sourced from GhaLII / NIA. Always refer to the official document for authoritative text.

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