230 The Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and Member of Parliament, James Gyakye Quayson, has commissioned a new Passport Application Centre in Sefwi Wiawso, in the Western North Region, marking a significant step in government’s drive to decentralise public services. The facility was officially opened on Tuesday, January 06, 2026, and is expected to ease […]
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Ghana Unveils Chip-Embedded Passport with 175 Security Features
1,180 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has announced a mass roll-out of passport reforms, effective today, Monday, April 28. These reforms include a transition from biometric to chip-embedded passports, Introduction of a 24-hour passport processing service, Courier delivery of passports to applicants’ doorsteps, an electronic tracking (e-tracking) system, and a 30% reduction […]

