{
  "id": 19519398,
  "title": "Ghana launches online passport renewal for diaspora citizens",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/ghana-launches-online-passport-renewal-for-diaspora-citizens",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T16:09:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/news/ghana-launches-online-passport-renewal-for-diaspora-citizens/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghanaian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has introduced a new online passport renewal system, catering to Ghanaians living abroad. This service, spearheaded by Honorable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, is now available for citizens residing in the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, and various European nations. By using the Ministry's official online portal, these citizens can complete their passport renewal applications from anywhere, saving time and effort compared to visiting a Ghanaian diplomatic mission in person.\n\nThe online process comprises seven steps: creating an account, initiating the renewal application, filling out the required form, selecting a nearby Ghanaian mission and making the payment, scheduling a biometric appointment, attending the appointment in person, and tracking the progress of the application. To successfully renew their passports, applicants must provide their current Ghanaian passport, a valid Ghana Card, a completed online form, proof of payment and appointment confirmation, proof of profession (if applicable), details of two guarantors, a professional witness, and a prepaid return envelope as required.\n\nPassport renewal fees vary by country, with the United Kingdom charging £180, the United States and Canada each requiring US$130, and Eurozone countries in Europe charging €120. Processing typically takes 15 working days from biometric capture; however, applicants in abroad may face additional waiting periods due to appointment availability and passport transportation from Ghana. The Ministry emphasizes that applicants should avoid using unauthorized intermediaries and complete their applications directly through the official online platform.",
  "summary": "By Osei -Tutu Esther Kumah Ghanaians residing outside the country can now initiate the renewal of their expired or soon-to-expire passports online, reducing the need to complete the entire application process in person. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs led by Honorable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has made it possible for citizens in the United Kingdom, United […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}