Passport Application Information
Eligibility to a Ghanaian Passport
Applicants for Ghanaian passports must be citizens of Ghana by Birth, Naturalization, Registration, Adoption, or by any Enactment. Documentary evidence must be provided to support any such claim.
A Ghanaian passport is the only reliable and universally accepted travel and identification document for Ghanaians traveling abroad.
Issued to Ghanaian citizens only, a Ghanaian passport reflects the identity of the applicant as determined by documentary evidence of citizenship and documents to support identity.
Applicants are required to attend their appointments in person. Applicants outside London may visit the Mission’s website for information on possible scheduled passport capturing outreaches in their cities or neighbouring ones.
How to apply
- Create an account and complete the online application form.
- Select an appointment date and time.
- Make and confirm your online payment.
- Choose your preferred location for the appointment (The Highgate Office/ Premium Centre) for in-person vetting and biometric capture.
- Provide a self-addressed prepaid royal mail special delivery guaranteed by 1pm plastic return envelope with tracking.
- The Mission will use the prepaid self-addressed return envelope provided to mail your passport.
In-person Appointment Requirements
Documents
• Original documents must always be presented.
• Copies must be certified as true by a recognised notary public.
• The Mission reserves the right to reject or request additional documentation
during the in-person vetting appointment.
For All Applicants
- Printed passport application form (signed, witnessed and stamped by a recognised professional).
- Provide a self-addressed prepaid royal mail special delivery guaranteed by 1pm plastic return envelope with tracking.
- UK-issued government ID (e.g., British passport, Residence Permit, or Driver’s license) – if available.
In addition, these documents are required for the following;
For Lost or Stolen Passports
- Copy of the bio-data page of the lost passport or any another official Photo ID.
- Original birth certificate (authenticated by the Judicial Service of Ghana and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ghana).
- Police Report of lost passport.
- Affidavit or notary declaration by the applicant.
- Any other relevant supporting documents.
For Damaged Passports
- The damaged passport booklet.
- Copy of any official Photo ID.
- Affidavit or notary declaration by the applicant.
- Any other relevant supporting documents.
For Change of Name
- Original marriage certificate.
- Must be supported by duly authenticated documents such as gazette/affidavit, notary with statutory declarations, marriage/divorce certificate and deed polls with a red seal.
Requirements during Online Application
1. Photo Upload
• Must be in PDF or JPEG format against a white background.
• Full face, forehead, and ears visible.
• No eyewear, large earrings, or decorative headgear is allowed. Religious headwear is permitted.
2. Guarantors
Applicants must provide two (2) guarantors who:
• Are 18 years or older.
• Have known the applicant for at least 2 years.
• May be relatives.
• Agree to the use of their name and contact information for the application.
The Mission reserves the right to ask for additional guarantors.
Guarantors by their undertaking are deemed to have agreed jointly and severally to pay all expenses that may be incurred by the Government in the event of the Applicant being repatriated or dying abroad.
3. Witness
Applicants must provide one (1) witness. The witness must:
• Sign the application form.
• Not be the same person as the Guarantors.
• Have known the applicant for at least 2 years.
• Be a resident of UK/ Ireland and ideally a Ghanaian.
(Applicants may use a registered professional in UK/ Ireland should they not
be able to provide a witness who is Ghanaian. Please refer to the list of
qualified professionals).
• Be a professional in one of the following fields: Armed Forces, Prison Service,
Police Service, Civil/Public Service, Registered Medical Practitioner,
Solicitor/Barrister, Head of Educational Institution, any other registered
recognised professional or Ghana National Association Chairman/ Secretary.
• Be available to be contacted by the Mission if needed.
• Agree to their name and contact information being used for the application.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
• APPLICANTS CAN BE CALLED AT ANY TIME TO ATTEND AN INTERVIEW AFTER THE SUBMISSION OF THEIR APPLICATIONS.
• PLEASE ALLOW MINIMUM 4–5 WEEKS FOR PROCESSING.
• PLEASE DO NOT WEAR WHITE FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT.
• PHYSICAL PASSPORT PHOTOS ARE NOT REQUIRED.
APPLICANTS MUST UPLOAD A RECENT PHOTO DURING THE ONLINE APPLICATION, AND A PHOTO WILL BE TAKEN DURING THE IN-PERSON APPOINTMENT.
Processing Fee
• Payment is made online only using a debit or credit card.
• Cash payments are not accepted under any circumstances.
Refund Policy
In line with existing statutory directives, applicants are informed that all Consular fees are non-refundable once paid. This policy includes payments made for incomplete and/or withdrawn applications.
