Ghana Passport Fees Range From GH¢350 to GH¢2,000, Ministry Says

Ghanaians applying for a passport will pay between GH¢350 and GH¢2,000, depending on the size of the booklet and how quickly they need it. The figures come from a fee schedule released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The schedule, as first reported by Graphic Online, sets out three service levels: regular, express and premium.

Under the regular service, which the ministry said takes up to 15 working days, a 32-page passport costs GH¢350. A 48-page booklet with the same waiting time costs GH¢644.

Applicants who want their passport sooner can choose the express service, which the ministry said is completed within 10 working days. It costs GH¢700 for a 32-page booklet and GH¢800 for a 48-page one.

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The premium service is the fastest and most expensive option. A 48-page passport is processed within 24 hours for GH¢2,000.

The ministry said fees for applications made outside Ghana differ from one mission to another. Applicants abroad are advised to contact the nearest Ghanaian embassy or consulate for the charges that apply to them.

On payment, the ministry said fees can only be paid on the ghana.gov platform through the passport application portal. Accepted methods are Mobile Money, bank card and bank transfer.

The ministry also warned that no fee will be returned once it has been paid. According to the ministry, this applies even when an application is incomplete, withdrawn or unsuccessful.

The ministry also gave guidance for failed payments where money has still left an applicant's account. It said applicants should first wait 24 to 48 hours, because the system may reverse such transactions automatically.

If the money is not returned within that time, the ministry said applicants should contact support. They should provide their transaction details and a bank statement showing the deduction so the case can be investigated.