The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the introduction of five major passport policy changes, set to take effect from April 28, 2025.
The measures are aimed at enhancing service delivery, improving security, and making passport acquisition more accessible and affordable.
The new policies include:
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A switch from biometric to chip-embedded passports
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A 24-hour passport service
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A courier-based passport delivery service to applicants’ doorsteps
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The introduction of electronic tracking (e-tracking) services
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A 30% reduction in passport application fees—from GHS 500 to GHS 350
Addressing journalists in Accra on April 23, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, reiterated the government’s commitment to balancing affordability with security in the passport acquisition process.
“The government is committed to ensuring that the cost remains reasonable while maintaining high security standards,” he stated.
The Ministry believes these changes will significantly improve the overall experience for passport applicants while strengthening the integrity of Ghana’s travel documents.
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