Ghana Passport Application: Foreign Affairs Ministry Closes Premium Centres in Accra and Kumasi
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has closed Premium Passport Application Centres in Accra and Kumasi, effective February 20, 2026
- Applicants currently using these centres have been given an alternative, according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- The ministry also urged applicants requiring assistance to contact the Passport Office Client Service Unit
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has closed the Premium Passport Application Centres in Accra and Kumasi.
The closures were effective February 20, 2026, according to the ministry.
Source: Facebook
In a statement on Facebook, it advised all applicants currently using these centres to visit the Regional Passport Application Centres for the processing of their passport applications.
The ministry reaffirmed its commitment to providing quality public service and assured the general public of its dedication to maintaining efficient and effective passport services despite the closure of these premium centres.
Ghana passport fees reduced to GH¢350
The government reduced the cost of an ordinary 32-page passport from GH¢500 to GH¢350, representing a more than 25% decrease.
In March, Ablakwa said this reduction was part of efforts to ensure that the cost of passports remains reasonable.
Ghana passport application fees were previously increased by over 500% in some cases after a proposal by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2024 under the Akufo-Addo administration.
In another major reform at the passport office, it begun a three-shift system.
The government expects that the new system will enable applicants to receive their passports within a week.
Source: YEN.com.gh
