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.

• Create an account and complete the online application form.
• Select an appointment date and time.
• Upload a recent photo during the online application
• Make and confirm your online payment.
• Proceed to the Mission with your printed passport form and any other relevant documents for in- person vetting appointment.

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.
2. GUARANTORS

   Applicants must provide two (2) guarantors who:

   • Are 18 years or older.
   • Have known the applicant for at least two (2) years.
   • May be relatives.
   • Agree to the use of their name and contact information for the application.
3. WITNESS

   Applicants must provide one (1) witness. The witness must:

   • Sign the application form.
   • Must not be the same person as the Guarantor (s).
   • Be a professional in one of the following fields: Armed Forces, Prison Service, Police Service, Civil/Public Service, Registered Medical Practitioner, Solicitor/Barrister, Head of Educational Institution, any other registered recognised professional or Ghana National Association Chairman/ Secretary.
   • Be available to be contacted by the Mission if needed.
   • Agree to their name and contact information being used for the application.
   • Have known the applicant for at least two (2) years.
   • Be a resident of The Netherlands, ideally a Ghanaian.
   • Applicants may use a registered professional in The Netherlands in the event that applicants are unable to provide a witness who is Ghanaian.
4. PASSPORT ACQUISITION FOR INFANTS AND CHILDREN BELOW EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS
   • Duly completed and printed online application form;
   • Original Birth Certificate for first time applicants
   • Consent form from both parents.
   • Photo ID of both parents.
5. RENEWAL, EXHAUSTED PAGES OR EXPIRED PASSPORT (BIOMETRIC)
   • Duly completed and printed online application form;
   • The exhausted or expired passport;
   • Consent form and bio data pages of parents Ghanaian passport for children below eighteen (18) years;
   • However, applicants holding the black book (machine readable) must provide original copy of their Birth Certificate.
6. MISSING, LOST OR STOLEN PASSPORTS
   • Copy of the bio-data page of the lost passport;
   • Police Report of lost passport.
   • Original Birth Certificate authenticated by the Judicial Service of Ghana and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ghana).
   • Affidavit on the missing passport by the applicant.
   • Any other relevant supporting documents.
7. REQUIREMENTS FOR DAMAGED PASSPORTS
   • The damaged passport booklet;
   • Affidavit on the damaged passport;
   • Any other relevant supporting documents.
8. REQUIREMENTS FOR CHANGE OF NAME AND CHANGE OF DATE OF BIRTH
   • Original Marriage Certificate;
   • Duly authenticated documents such as Gazette/Affidavit, with Statutory Declarations

• Printed passport application form (signed, witnessed and stamped by a recognised professional).
• Original documents such as expired and damaged passport booklet;
• Birth Certificates, police report and affidavits must always be presented.
• Copies must be certified as true by a recognised notary public.
• The Mission has the right to reject or request additional documentation during the in-person vetting appointment.

KINDLY NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

• Do not wear white dress/shirt for your appointment.
• Physical passport photos are not required.
• Children below the age of eighteen (18) years need parental (father and mother) consent be it a new application or renewal.
• In the absence or death of one (1) parent, the following documents are required;
  • Divorce certificate
  • Death certificate
  • Document proving sole custody of the child from the court of law

• Payment is made online only using credit card.
• Cash payments are not accepted under any circumstances.

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.