Ghana Passport Renewal — 2026 Step-by-Step Guide
The Ghana biometric passport is now valid for either 5 or 10 years, with the 10-year option introduced in late 2024. Applications are filed online through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Passport Office portal, with biometric capture at a Passport Application Centre (PAC). Ghanaians abroad renew through the nearest mission.
Last verified: November 2025 against the Ghana Passport Office and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. See editorial policy.
Fees (2026)
| Type | Booklet | Fee (GHS) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard 5-year | 32 pages | GHS 500 |
| Standard 10-year | 48 pages | GHS 1,000 |
| Expedited 5-year | 32 pages | GHS 1,000 |
| Expedited 10-year | 48 pages | GHS 2,000 |
| Abroad (mission) | varies | USD 100–150 equiv. |
Standard processing: 15 working days from biometric capture. Expedited: 3 working days. Pay only through the official portal — Ghana.gov / Ecobank / GCB / GTBank. Cash at the office is not accepted.
Step-by-step renewal in Ghana
- Apply online at the Passport Office portal (passport.gov.gh). Fill the form, upload a passport photo and choose your PAC.
- Pay the fee using the generated invoice — Ghana.gov, Ecobank, GCB or GTBank.
- Book a biometric appointment within 30 days. Available PACs: Accra (Ridge), Kumasi, Sunyani, Ho, Takoradi, Tamale, Koforidua, Cape Coast, Wa.
- Attend the appointment with originals and one set of photocopies. Fingerprints and a photo are captured on-site.
- Track status using the application reference; pick up in person with your old passport and printed acknowledgment slip.
Documents required
- Old Ghana passport (biometric or older).
- Ghana Card (national ID) — mandatory since 2022; without it the application cannot be filed.
- Birth certificate (for first-time applicants and minors).
- Two guarantors — a public officer of CS-15+ rank, lawyer, doctor, minister of religion or police officer of ASP+ rank. Each completes Section B with their Ghana Card number.
- For minors: parents' passports / Ghana Cards and a signed parental consent on the form.
- For name change: marriage certificate, deed poll or court order.
Renewing from abroad
Apply at the nearest Ghana embassy, high commission or consulate. The process mirrors the domestic one — online application, fee paid in local equivalent, biometric capture at the mission. Common locations Ghanaians use:
- UK: Ghana High Commission, London (13 Belgrave Square).
- USA: Ghana Embassy, Washington DC; Consulate General, New York.
- Germany: Ghana Embassy, Berlin.
- UAE: Ghana Embassy, Abu Dhabi; Consulate, Dubai.
- South Africa: Ghana High Commission, Pretoria.
- Canada: Ghana High Commission, Ottawa.
Processing from missions typically takes 4–8 weeks because booklets are printed in Accra and couriered back. Build in buffer time before booking travel.
Common mistakes
- Name mismatch with Ghana Card. If your card says "Kwabena" and your old passport says "Quabena", the system rejects the application. Update the Ghana Card first at the NIA.
- Photo not ICAO-compliant. The uploaded photo must be a plain white background, no smile, no glasses.
- Guarantors without Ghana Cards. The portal validates each guarantor against the NIA database — choose people whose cards are active.
- Missing the appointment within 30 days voids the payment. You can rebook but processing restarts.