By The government has announced a reduction in the cost of an ordinary passport application from GH¢500 to GH¢350. This represents a 30 per cent decrease. The goal is to make passports more affordable while maintaining high security standards.
The Minister for Foreign Affairs is Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. He made this known while answering questions on the floor of Parliament on March 13, 2025.
“The government recognises concerns about the affordability of the new passport. It is committed to ensuring that the cost remains reasonable. This commitment is made while maintaining high security standards. We aim to make passports more accessible to all Ghanaians.
I have received instruction from the president to do so. We are pleased to announce a price reduction. The cost of the ordinary passport booklet, the 32-page, will decrease from GH¢500 to GH¢350. He stated this exciting news.”
He further disclosed an amendment to the Fees and Charges Regulations will soon be presented to Parliament. This presentation is for approval to facilitate this reduction.
Mr Ablakwa announced a price cut. Additionally, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration will introduce a door-to-door passport delivery service. This is part of its new 24-hour passport service initiative.
The move comes in response to concerns about delays and inefficiencies in the passport application process. This ensures that Ghanaians can now receive their passports more conveniently.
The announcement follows the government’s April 2024 increase in passport fees. This increase was implemented under the 2023 Fees and Charges Regulations, L.I. 2481.
