The Minister of Foreign Affairs, , has announced a reduction in the cost of an ordinary passport application, pending a review of the Fees and Charges (Miscellaneous Provisions) law.
Addressing on Thursday, March 13, 2025, the minister stated that the cost of applying for a 32-page ordinary passport will be reduced from the current GH¢500 to GH¢350 after the Minister for Finance, Dr. , presents a review of the law to . "We are pleased to announce a reduction in the cost of applying for the 32-page ordinary passport from GH¢500 to GH¢350," Minister of Foreign Affairs stated while responding to urgent questions filed by MPs.
He assured the House that this reduction resulted from a diligent review of the current charges and that it will not impose any additional cost on the state or lead to financial loss.
The minister further outlined several policies aimed at making passport applications easier and more accessible for all Ghanaians.
