What Is Passport?
A passport is an official travel document issued by a government that contains a person’s identity. A person with a passport can travel to and from foreign countries more easily and access consular assistance. A passport certifies the personal identity and nationality of its holder. It is typical for passports to contain the full name, photograph, place and date of birth, signature, and the expiration date of the passport. While passports are typically issued by national governments, certain subnational governments are authorised to issue passports to citizens residing within their borders.
Many nations issue (or plan to issue) biometric passports that contain an embedded microchip, making them machine-readable and difficult to counterfeit. As of January 2019, there were over 150 jurisdictions issuing e-passports. Previously issued non-biometric machine-readable passports usually remain valid until their respective expiration dates.
What Is The Passport Used For?
A passport is used to verify one’s country of citizenship. If traveling outside your country, it is used to regain entry into your country of citizenship. Passports include your photo, name, birth date, gender and physical characteristics.
What Documents Are Required For Ghana Passport?
Applicants must produce a Police Report, a Birth Certificate and Proof of Identity. Documents to support identity (originals only) such as School Certificate, Driver’s License, Employment/Student / Other I.D. Cards.
How To Get A Passport In Ghana?
How to Apply:
- Open the Ghana.gov website.
- Click on Passport Office.
- Click on “Apply”
- Click “OK”
- Click on “Sign Up” at the right-corner of your screen.
- Enter your details as shown in the screenshot below.
- Click on “Continue” after completing the details.
How Do I Know My Passport Type?
Here is a list of all the eligible individuals,
- Blue Passport – General public.
- White Passport – Government officials.
- Diplomatic Passport – Indian diplomats and senior government officials.
- Orange Passport – Individuals who have not studied beyond class 10.
How Long Does It Take To Get A Passport In Ghana?
2 to 3 weeks
Passport: 2 to 3 weeks, from the time we receive the hard copies of the appropriate passport forms and the supporting document at Ghana High Commission office in Highgate Hill.
How Long Do Passports Last?
10 years
If you were age 16 or older when your passport was issued, your passport is valid for 10 years. If you were under 16 when your passport was issued, your passport is valid for 5 years. The Issue Date of your passport can be found on the data page of your passport book or on the front of your passport card.
Passport Prices In Ghana:
How much is passport in Ghana?
Available Application Types Of Passports in Ghana:
| # | Name | Processing Fees |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Expedited Application 48 Pages | GHS 200.00 |
| 2 | Expedited Application 32 Pages | GHS 150.00 |
| 3 | Standard Application 32 Pages | GHS 100.00 |
| 4 | Standard Application 48 Pages | GHS 150.00 |