ghanaimmigration.org Ghanaian Biometric Passport : Ghana Immigration Service

Name of the Organization : Ghana Immigration Service
Type of Facility : Ghanaian Biometric Passport
Country : Ghana

Website : https://home.gis.gov.gh/

Ghanaian Biometric Passport

Step- 1:
Applicant purchases passport application form from approved point of sale;
** Ecobank GH LTD

Related : Immigration Service Residing In Ghana : www.statusin.org/26717.html

** Ghana Commercial Bank Ltd [GCB]
** National Investment Bank Ltd [NIB]

Step- 2:
Applicant fills passport application form correctly and submits it together with relevant documents to a Passport Application Center [PAC].

Step- 3:
Applicant is invited to take digital photograph and biometric data-finger-prints

Step- 4:
Applicant receives a submission receipt, with passport collection date.

Step- 5:
Completed passports are sent to PAC where applicants can collect their passports by presenting their submission receipt and undergoing a final biometric check.

Approved Fees
Express service [3 working days] – GH¢100.00 [US$70.00]
Regular service [15 working days] – GH¢50.00 [US$35.00]

Samples of Biometric Passport : https://home.gis.gov.gh/

VISA Information :
** The Ghana Immigration Service is the frontline agency responsible for the entry, residence and employment of foreign nationals in Ghana in accordance with the provision of the Immigration Act (Act 573), 2000.

Entry Conditions :
Subject to the conditions of the Immigration Act any person who is seeing to enter into Ghana;
a) Must be in possession of a valid passport or other travel document and valid visa to enter Ghana where applicable.
b) Must have been exempted from obtaining a visa to enter Ghana.

c) Must have his name endorsed upon a visa and is in the company of the holder or the visa.
d) Must have applied and been granted an emergency entry permit ; or
e) Must have been admitted to diplomatic status by the Government of Ghana.

VISA : (REGULATION 4(I) (D) OF L.I. 1691)
** A visa may be obtained from Ghana Embassies/High Commissions, Consulates or other Embassies authorized by the Government of Ghana to issue visas on her behalf.

Emergency Entry Permit valid for 14 days may be obtained where on application has been filed on behalf of the foreign national by other national’s host with the Director of Immigration indicating;
** Personal details including nationality ,place of residence in Ghana;Occupation or business to be followed or undertaken while Ghana;
** Particulars of passport;

** Proposed date of arrival;
** Purpose of visit and duration of stay;
** A statement to the effect that the applicant will not undertake or participate in any activities which might offend the religious beliefs or any section of the community;

** In case of a passenger passing through Ghana ,route to be followed; and
** An undertaken by the applicant to return any pass granted.
** Has had a security furnished by bond, deposit or a letter of guarantee by the person who guarantees the foreign national visit.

a) Please note that applicants must satisfy the conditions that the distance between their place of abode and the Ghana Consular office should be such that the impromptu nature of your journey could not make it possible for them to travel to the office for a visa;

b) That the applicant (s) is proceeding to Ghana at a short notice for business transactions;
c) That the applicant is a guest of the Government or a member of a delegation which is coming to Ghana at the instance of the Government at short notice, or

d) That the entry permit of an applicant who is a person resident in Ghana has expired while the applicant was outside Ghana.

About Ghana Immigration Service:
The Ghana Immigration Service [GIS] wishes to bring to the attention of the travelling public, prospective travelers and sponsors of prospective travelers, that there is no statutory requirement compelling any Ghanaian travelling abroad, to show to an Immigration Officer an “Exit Permit” fee in the form of cash or have on them any specified amount before embarkation is permitted.

Postal Address:
The Director
Ghana Immigration Service
Headquarters
(off Ako Adjei overpass)
Independence Avenue, Accra-Ghana

Tel:+233(0)302-258250
Fax: +233(0)302- 258249

E-mail: pwiredu AT ghanaimmigration.org or info AT ghanaimmigration.org