PASSPORT APPLICATIONS

The Embassy issues new passports, renews existing passports, and replaces damaged and lost passports to Ghanaians living in the United States of America and the countries it (the Embassy) oversees.

ALL APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO BOOK AN IN-PERSON APPOINTMENT ONLINE TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION PROCESS (APPLY ONLINE)

ALL APPLICANTS MUST PAY FOR THE RETURN POSTAGE SERVICE ONLINE. (CLICK HERE)

NOTE: SELF ADDRESSED PREPAID RETURN ENVELOPES ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS FOR A GHANAIAN PASSPORT

A Ghanaian passport is the only reliable and universally accepted travel and identification document for Ghanaians who travel abroad.

Applicants requiring Ghana passports must be Citizens of Ghana by Birth, Naturalization, Adoption or by any Enactment. Documentary evidence must be provided in support of any such claim.

NEW PASSPORT

Proof of Ghanaian citizenship – Birth Certificate (originals only)
Documents to support identity (originals only) such as School Certificate, Driver’s Licence, Employment/Student / Other I.D. Cards.
Processing fee

RENEWAL

Previous Ghanaian passport.
Documents to support identity (originals only) such as School Certificate, Driver’s License, Employment/Student / Other I.D. Cards.
Processing fee

LOST/STOLEN

Applicants must produce a Police Report, a Birth Certificate and Proof of Identity.
Documents to support identity (originals only) such as School Certificate, Driver’s License, Employment/Student / Other I.D. Cards.
A copy of previous Ghanaian passport issued to you
Processing fee

DAMAGED/DEFACED PASSPORT

Evidence of damaged/defaced passport
Copy of previous Ghanaian passport.
Where applicable, applicants may be required to provide an affidavit declaring that the Ghanaian passport is damaged/defaced.
Documents to support identity (originals only) such as School Certificate, Driver’s License, Employment/Student / Other I.D. Cards.
Processing fee

PROXY

Passports issued in any country and illegally posted or carried on persons other than holders to the countries of residence of the holders are not valid in those countries. They will also not be validated by our Missions/Embassies when presented since they were not issued by them. Consequently applicants must renew or obtain their passports at their nearest Ghana Missions/Embassies.

CHANGE OF NAME

This must be supported by duly authenticated documents such as deed polls or affidavit and statutory declarations and marriage/divorce certificates.

PROCESSING PERIODS

STATUTORY FEES (ONLINE PAYMENT AVAILABLE NOW *Merchant charges may apply)

PAYMENT METHODS:

Acceptable methods of payment

Online payment
Bank Card payment at the counter

REFUND POLICY

Passport application fees are non-refundable whether your application is successful or not.