A standard passport in Ghana costs GHS 350 for a 32-page booklet, following a 30 percent fee reduction that took effect on November 13, 2025. A 48-page booklet costs GHS 644. Expedited service costs GHS 700 for 32 pages or GHS 800 for 48 pages, and a new 24-hour expedited option costs GHS 2,000.1Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration. Minister for Foreign Affairs Outlines Significant Achievements in Passport Reforms
Full Fee Schedule
Passport fees are set under the Fees and Charges (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations, 2023 (L.I. 2481). Parliament approved the most recent adjustment in November 2025, cutting the standard 32-page passport from GHS 500 to GHS 350.
- Standard 32-page booklet: GHS 350
- Standard 48-page booklet: GHS 644
- Expedited 32-page booklet: GHS 700
- Expedited 48-page booklet: GHS 800
- 24-hour expedited service: GHS 2,000
If you travel often, the 48-page booklet gives you more room for visa stamps before you need a replacement. The 24-hour option was introduced alongside the chip-embedded passport rollout and is aimed at travelers with genuine emergencies.1Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration. Minister for Foreign Affairs Outlines Significant Achievements in Passport Reforms
How Long Processing Takes
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs targets 15 working days for standard applications and 5 working days for expedited ones.2Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration. Ghana’s Chip-Embedded Passport Rollout Begins The passport head office now operates around the clock, and finished passports can be delivered through Ghana Post or Troskit courier services rather than requiring an in-person pickup. You can still collect yours at the office where you enrolled if you prefer.
Documents You Need
Bring originals to your biometric enrollment appointment:
- Birth certificate
- National identity card (Ghana Card)
- Old passport, if you are renewing or replacing
- Voter ID card as additional identification
- Dual citizenship, naturalization, or registration certificate, if applicable
- Proof of name change by affidavit or gazette publication, if your name has changed
You do not need every document on that list. A birth certificate plus a Ghana Card will satisfy most first-time applicants. Renewal applicants should bring the old passport along with their current ID.3Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration. Application for a Republic of Ghana Passport
Finding a Guarantor
Every application must be witnessed by a guarantor who personally knows you. The guarantor is not just vouching for your identity. By signing, they agree to cover expenses the government incurs if you are repatriated or die abroad. That financial liability means most guarantors take the role seriously, and some may decline if they do not know you well.
These professionals qualify:
- A senior clergyman or clergywoman
- A commissioned officer in the armed forces (captain and above) or equivalent rank in other security services
- A senior civil or public servant at principal executive officer level or above
- A registered medical practitioner
- A solicitor or barrister
- A head of a recognized educational institution
- Other recognized professionals registered with their regulatory bodies
If you do not personally know someone in one of these categories, start asking early. Finding a qualified guarantor is one of the steps that catches applicants off guard.4Ghana Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Passport Application Requirements
How to Pay and Apply
All passport fees must be paid electronically. Cash, cheques, and banker’s drafts are not accepted. Within Ghana, accepted methods include bank transfer and digital payment platforms. Save your receipt or transaction ID after paying, since you will need it at your biometric appointment and it is your only proof of payment if a dispute arises later.
The process starts at the Ghana Passport Online Portal, where you fill out the application form, select your booklet size and processing speed, and pay.5Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration. Ghana Passport Online Portal After payment, you schedule an appointment at a Passport Application Center for biometric enrollment. Staff capture your fingerprints and digital photograph, verify your original documents, and confirm your guarantor’s signature. You can track the application online using the reference number issued at submission and will be notified when the passport is ready.
If Your Passport Is Lost, Stolen, or Damaged
Replacement costs more and requires extra steps. You must report the loss to police and obtain an official police report before the Ministry will process a replacement. You also need to submit a completed declaration form, one copy of which must be notarized, along with copies of the missing passport or your birth certificate and a photo ID.6Embassy of Ghana, Berne. Ghanaian Passport Application Within Ghana, the replacement application goes through the same online portal and biometric process as a new application, and the application form notes that a police report and affidavit must accompany any missing-passport claim.3Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration. Application for a Republic of Ghana Passport Replacement fees tend to be significantly higher than standard application fees.
Applying From Outside Ghana
The GHS fees above apply to applications filed inside Ghana. Ghanaian citizens living abroad apply through their nearest embassy or consulate, and fees are set in foreign currency and vary by mission.
At the Ghana Consulate in New York, a new or renewal application costs $130, and a lost, stolen, or damaged passport costs $250. The Embassy in Washington, D.C. charges $130 for a standard application or renewal, $300 for a damaged or missing passport, and $300 for express processing.7Embassy of Ghana Washington DC. Consular Fees Merchant fees are added on top when paying by debit or credit card. Processing times at overseas missions differ from domestic timelines. The Washington embassy states a minimum of five business days from the time it receives your application, though it reserves the right to hold it longer if additional information is needed.8Embassy of Ghana Washington DC. Frequently Asked Questions
Fees and procedures differ between missions, so check the website of the specific embassy or consulate you plan to use before you start.