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In a move heralded as a significant relief for Ghanaian citizens, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration (MFARI) has confirmed that the application fee for the ordinary 32-page passport booklet will be reduced from GHS 500 to GHS 350 — representing a 30 per cent cut.
According to official statements, the new fee structure is slated to come into effect on Thursday, 13 November 2025, enabling thousands of Ghanaians to access their travel documents at significantly lower cost.
The fee reduction follows rising concerns about the affordability of the passport for many Ghanaian citizens. On 13 March 2025, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, announced on the floor of Parliament that the government was committed to making the passport more accessible, while still maintaining high security and service standards.
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This announcement sits alongside broader reforms in the passport application regime: the introduction of chip-embedded passports, enhanced online application processing, e-tracking of applications, and 24-hour operations at key Passport Application Centres.
From 13 November 2025, Ghanaian applicants seeking a new ordinary passport (32-page booklet) will pay GHS 350. Old applications completed before the fee change will be processed at the previous rate. Applicants are encouraged to confirm payment details, book their appointments through the online portal, and ensure all supporting documentation is ready.
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Despite the reduction, applicants are reminded that the quality, security, and processing standards remain unchanged; therefore, applicants should still allow for the normal processing timeframe, and take advantage of online booking and tracking options.
The fee cut has been welcomed by consumer groups and citizens alike, especially those who previously weighed the cost heavily when considering travel plans. It is expected that the reduction will stimulate demand for Ghana passports, help increase travel-mobility for Ghanaians, and support diaspora relations.
At the same time, the Ministry will need to ensure that the cost-saving is not at the expense of service quality, delays or technical glitches — particularly as the chip-embedded passport and e-tracking systems are rolled out nationally.
While this announcement covers the 32-page booklet, applicants who require the 48-page passport, or expedited services, should monitor for further announcements from MFARI, as the full fee schedule and timing of implementation for those categories is still pending parliamentary finalisation.
For now, prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the official online portal of MFARI’s Passport Office for full details of the application process.
