Ghanaian passport overview

Biometric travel document issued by Ghanas Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration to Ghanaian citizens for international travel.

Country:Ghana

Language:English

Published:2025-10-04

Audience:Ghanaian citizens, travellers

The Ghanaian passport is a travel document issued by the Government of Ghana through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration to Ghanaian citizens and nationals for the purpose of international travel. Ghana issues biometric passports with an embedded electronic chip containing the holders biographical and biometric data. The standard passport is dark green in colour. The cost of a standard 32-page passport and 48-page passport, as well as the validity period, are set by the Government of Ghana and may be revised from time to time. Applicants are required to provide proof of citizenship, an application form and biometric capture at an accredited Passport Application Centre.

Keywords

Ghanaian passport

biometric passport

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

travel

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URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghanaian_passport

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