- Flood Victims Asked to Contact Foreign Ministry for Urgent Passport Replacement
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced an expedited process to replace Ghanaian passports that were lost or damaged during the recent floods that affected several parts of the country.
In a press release dated July 3, 2026, the Ministry said the decision follows the devastating impact of the floods, which resulted in loss of lives, destruction of property and disruption to many households.
The Ministry extended its condolences to families who lost relatives in the disaster and expressed solidarity with all Ghanaians affected by the floods.
“The Ministry is aware of the catastrophic consequences including loss of lives and destruction of properties. We extend our sincere and deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the deceased,” the statement said.
The Ministry said it recognises that many citizens may have lost their passports or had them damaged as a result of floodwaters entering homes, offices and other properties.
To support affected persons, it has decided to implement an expedited replacement arrangement for lost and damaged Ghanaian passports directly linked to the flooding incident.
Affected individuals have been asked to contact the Ministry from Friday, July 3 to Friday, July 17, 2026, through the dedicated telephone number 055 936 8563.
The Ministry said persons calling the dedicated line should provide their name, date of birth and gender as captured in the lost or damaged passport.
Callers are also required to provide their phone numbers to make it easier for officials to contact them during the replacement process.
The Ministry indicated that it intends to replace all lost and damaged passports within one week, offering relief to citizens who may urgently need valid travel documents for work, education, medical, business or family-related travel.
The intervention is part of government’s wider recovery support for persons affected by the floods.
The recent flooding has caused significant damage in several communities, destroying household items, personal documents, vehicles and business assets.
For affected passport holders, the loss or destruction of travel documents could create additional difficulties, particularly for persons with pending travel plans, visa applications or official engagements outside the country.
The Ministry’s decision to fast-track replacement is therefore expected to reduce the administrative burden on flood victims and prevent further disruption to their travel-related needs.
The statement also signals a more coordinated response by state institutions to the wider social and economic impact of the floods.
Beyond immediate relief such as food, shelter and emergency support, many affected households are likely to require assistance in replacing essential documents, including passports, national identification cards, birth certificates, academic certificates, business records and insurance documents.
The Foreign Ministry said it remains committed to supporting government’s recovery efforts during the difficult period.
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stands in solidarity with all affected persons during this difficult period and remains committed to playing its role in supporting government’s recovery efforts,” the statement added.
The dedicated passport replacement window will run for two weeks, ending on July 17, 2026.
Affected Ghanaians are therefore encouraged to contact the Ministry within the stated period and provide the required information to enable officials begin the replacement process.
The move is expected to help restore documentation for flood victims while easing pressure on the regular passport application system.
