These are the steps one should take to Renew Ghana Passport in Usa online.
The Ghana Embassy is responsible for issuing new passports, renewing existing ones, and replacing damaged or lost passports for Ghanaians residing in the United States of America and the countries under its jurisdiction.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST SCHEDULE AN IN-PERSON APPOINTMENT ONLINE TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION PROCESS.
ALL APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO PAY FOR THE RETURN POSTAGE SERVICE ONLINE. (CLICK HERE)
PLEASE NOTE: SELF-ADDRESSED PREPAID RETURN ENVELOPES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS FOR GHANAIAN PASSPORTS: A Ghanaian passport is the sole dependable and universally accepted travel and identification document for Ghanaians traveling abroad.
Applicants seeking Ghana passports must be citizens of Ghana by birth, naturalization, adoption, or through any legal enactment. Documentary evidence must be provided to support such claims.
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NEW PASSPORT:
- Proof of Ghanaian citizenship (original Birth Certificate only)
- Identity documents (originals only), such as School Certificate, Driver’s License, Employment/Student/Other I.D. Cards.
- Processing fee
RENEWAL:
- Previous Ghanaian passport
- Identity documents (originals only), such as School Certificate, Driver’s License, Employment/Student/Other I.D. Cards.
- Processing fee
LOST/STOLEN:
- Police Report, Birth Certificate, and Proof of Identity
- Identity documents (originals only), such as School Certificate, Driver’s License, Employment/Student/Other I.D. Cards.
- Copy of previous Ghanaian passport issued to you
- Processing fee
DAMAGED/DEFACED PASSPORT:
- Evidence of damaged/defaced passport
- Copy of previous Ghanaian passport
- If applicable, an affidavit declaring the Ghanaian passport is damaged/defaced
- Identity documents (originals only), such as School Certificate, Driver’s License, Employment/Student/Other I.D. Cards.
- Processing fee
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PROXY: Passports issued in any country and improperly carried by persons other than the holders to the countries of residence are not valid and will not be validated by our Missions/Embassies. Applicants must renew or obtain their passports at the nearest Ghana Missions/Embassies.
CHANGE OF NAME: Supported by duly authenticated documents, such as deed polls, affidavits, statutory declarations, and marriage/divorce certificates.
PROCESSING PERIODS:
Application Type | Standard Processing Time
- First Passports | 8 weeks
- Renewals | 8 weeks
- Lost/Stolen | 8 weeks
- Damaged | 8 weeks
STATUTORY FEES (ONLINE PAYMENT AVAILABLE NOW *Merchant charges may apply):
Application Type | 32 Page Booklet
- First/New Application | $130.00
- Renewal Application | $130.00
- Lost/Stolen Application | $230.00
- Damaged Application | $230.00
PAYMENT METHODS:
- Online payment
- Bank Card payment at the counter
REFUND POLICY: Passport application fees are non-refundable, regardless of the application’s success.
