The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has announced plans by the government to reduce the cost of an ordinary passport from GH¢500 to GH¢350.
The minister says the decision to reduce the cost follows concerns raised by citizens, and the new cost represents a more than 25% decrease aimed at making passports more accessible while maintaining high security standards.
He disclosed this when he appeared before Parliament to respond to questions on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
“The government recognises concerns about the affordability of the new passport and is committed to ensuring that the cost remains reasonable while maintaining high security standards. In our effort to make passports more accessible to all Ghanaians, and per the instruction I have received from the president, we are pleased to announce that the cost of the ordinary passport booklet, the 32-page, will be reduced from GH¢500 to GH¢350.
“We will, in the coming days, be presenting the amendment of the fees and charges to ensure that this reduction is approved by the House,” he said in response to a question.
According to him, the ministry will also introduce a door-to-door passport delivery service as part of its new 24-hour service initiative.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
