Online Application For Renewal Of Passport – Guidelines

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Written By Kofi Sammy

 

 

 

 

 

Gone were the days when one had to join a long queue to register or renew their passport. You can now do all of these online and save yourself from stress and any form time wasting.

In this article, we are going to guide you on how to write an application for the renewal of your passport

To apply for passport renewal in Ghana, you have to visit www.passport.mfa.gov.gh . Here are some important information you must notice before applying for the renewal.

PROCESSING PERIODS

Application Type –Standard Processing Time
New Passports : 3 – 5 weeks
Renewals of Passport: 3 – 5 weeks
Lost/stolen Passport: 3 – 5 weeks
Damaged Passport: 3 – 5 weeks

Things Needed For Passport Renewal

Your old passport
Copy of the first page of your passport
Copy of the last page of your passport
Prof of profession if it has change

You can make payment online however note that merchant charges may apply

APPLICATION TYPE 32 PAGE BOOKLET

First Passport Application 200.00gh
Renewal of Passport Application 200.00gh
Lost Passport Application 250.00gh
Damaged Passport Application 250.00gh

METHODS OF PAYMENT:

You can make payments through
Bank draft
Mobile Money

Processing after making payment

Create Account:
Login into www.passport.mfa.gov.gh you will be asked to make payment based on the option you choose that is passport renewal. After the payment, you will be sent a code which you will use to login to forms portal.

Generating the renewal form:

Login into your accounts portal with the code sent to you. You will see a form for the renewal of your passport sent into your account. You can locate it at “My Application”.

Filling and completing the form:

After generating the form, fill it with the correct details. Go through it to make sure all the information you have provided is correct. Sign the declaration form after reviewing and clicking on submit.

Booking an appointment date to visit the passport application office:

Select the Passport Application Center (PAC) closer to you for your appointment. After which you select an appropriate date from the list of available ones.

At the office, you will be going to verify the documents you submitted and also take your biometric details. When done with appointment booking, print your form and submit it to your guarantor to sign as you wait for your appointment date.

Visiting the Passport Application Center (PAC)

When the date is due, visit the Passport Application Center with your signed form by your guarantor to confirm the verification of your documents and take your biometric details.

Collecting your renewed passport:

After verification and biometric details submission, you will be given a date to come for your renewed passport. When the time is due, you can go to the office with your receipt to collect your passport or order it to be sent to you by a courier service.

REFUND POLICY

Passport and Visa application fees are non-refundable whether your application is successful or not.

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