Eligibility to a Ghanaian Passport

Applicants for Ghanaian passports must be citizens of Ghana by Birth, Naturalization, Registration, Adoption, or by any Enactment. Documentary evidence must be provided to support any such claim.

A Ghanaian passport is the only reliable and universally accepted travel and identification document for Ghanaians traveling abroad.

Issued to Ghanaian citizens only, a Ghanaian passport reflects the identity of the applicant as determined by documentary evidence of citizenship and documents to support identity.

Applicants are required to attend their appointments in person.

How to Apply

1. Complete the online application form.
2. Select an appointment date and time.
3. Make and confirm your online payment.
4. Attend the Mission for in-person vetting and biometric capture.
5. Provide a self-addressed prepaid return envelope with tracking.

Please allow 6–8 weeks for processing.

Note: The 15-day processing period applies only to applicants in Ghana.

The Mission will use the prepaid self-addressed return envelope provided to mail your passport.

In-person Appointment Requirements

Documents

• Original documents must always be presented.
• Copies must be certified as true by a recognised notary public.
• The Mission reserves the right to reject or request additional documentation during the in-person vetting appointment.

For All Applicants

1. Printed passport application form (signed and witnessed/stamped by a recognised professional, including registration/ID number).
2. Self-addressed prepaid return envelope with tracking.
3. Letter of Consent (Mandatory for under 18s)
4. Coloured photocopies of both the father and mother’s passport bio-pages (for applicants under 18 years)

Note: Please do not wear white for your appointment.

Additional Documents

For Lost or Stolen Passports:

1. Copy of the bio-data page of the lost passport or any another official Proof of Identity.
2. Original birth certificate (authenticated by the Judicial Service of Ghana and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ghana).
3. Police Report of lost passport.
4. Affidavit or notary declaration by the applicant.
5. Any other relevant supporting documents.

For Damaged Passports:

1. The damaged passport booklet.
2. Affidavit or notary declaration by the applicant.
3. Any other relevant supporting documents.

For Change of Name:

1. Original marriage certificate.
2. Must be supported by duly authenticated documents such as deed polls, gazette, affidavit or notary with statutory declarations and marriage/divorce certificate.

Requirements during Online Application

1. Photo Upload

• Must be in PDF or JPEG format against a white background.
• Full face, forehead, and ears visible.
• No eyewear, large earrings, or decorative headgear is allowed. Religious headwear is permitted.

Note: Physical passport photos are not required. Applicants must upload a recent photo during the online application, and a photo will be taken during the in-person appointment.

2. Guarantors

• Applicants must provide two (2) guarantors who:
• Are 18 years or older.
• Have known the applicant for at least 2 years.
• May be relatives.
• Agree to the use of their name and contact information for the application.
• The Mission reserves the right to ask for additional guarantors.
• Guarantors are jointly and severally liable for expenses incurred by the Government in case of repatriation or death abroad.

3. Witness

• Applicants must provide one (1) witness. The witness must:
• Sign the application form.
• Not be the same person as Guarantor.
• Be a professional in the Armed Forces, Prison Service, Police Service, Civil/Public Service, Registered Medical Practitioner, Solicitor/Barrister, Head of Educational Institution, or any other registered recognised professional.
• Have known the applicant for at least 2 years.
• Be a resident of Austria and ideally a Ghanaian.
• Be available to be contacted by the Mission if needed.
• Agree to their name and contact information being used for the application.

Processing Fee

• Payment is made online only using a debit or credit card.
• Payments are processed in Euros.
• Cash payments are not accepted under any circumstances.

Refund Policy

In line with existing statutory directives, applicants are informed that all Consular fees are non-refundable once paid. This policy includes payments made for incomplete and/or withdrawn applications.