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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

Application Type Standard Processing Time
First Passports 8 weeks
Renewals 8 weeks
Lost/stolen 8 weeks
Damaged 8 weeks

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

APPLICATION TYPE 32 PAGE BOOKLET
First/New Application $130.00
Renewal Application $130.00
Lost/Stolen Application $230.00
Damaged Application $230.00

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.

CLICK ON VISAS AND PASSPORTS IN THE TOP MENU TO APPLY

GOVERNMENT LINKS

  • Office of The President of Ghana
  • The Parliament of Ghana
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • The Ghana Judiciary
  • Government Services
  • The Government of Ghana

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

  • Ministry of Tourism
  • Ministry of Trade & Industry
  • Ghana Immigration Service
  • Ministry of Finance
  • Ghana Investment Promotion Centre
  • Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority

MISSIONS AND CONSULATES

  • Ghana Consulate New York
  • Ghana Embassy Canada
  • Ghana Embassy Brazil
  • Ghana Consulate Houston
  • Ghana Consulate. Arkansas
  • The Ghana Permanent Mission UN

OUR LOCATION

  • 3512 International Dr NW,
    Washington, DC 20008

  • Telephone202-686-4520

  • Fax 202-686-4527

  • email info@ghanaembassydc.org

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