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Ghana to Commence Issuance of Chip-Embedded Passports from April 28

Ghana will on Monday, April 28, 2025, begin issuing chip-embedded biometric passports, as part of ongoing efforts by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration to modernise and secure the country’s passport system.

The new passports, also known as e-passports, will feature a microprocessor chip embedded within the passport booklet that stores the holder’s biometric data and photograph. In addition to the chip, the upgraded passports incorporate a range of advanced security features—both visible and covert—intended to combat identity theft and document tampering.

Announcing the development at a press briefing in Accra, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, noted that the move aligns with Ghana’s agenda to enhance the integrity and global acceptability of its travel documents.

“This is a major step forward in improving the integrity of our passport system,” the Minister stated. “The chip-embedded passports will help us meet international standards while also protecting the identities of Ghanaian citizens.”

According to Mr Ablakwa, the transition to chip-embedded passports will also help reduce reliance on middlemen and improve transparency and efficiency in the passport issuance process.

The e-passport initiative is part of a broader passport reform programme being implemented by the Ministry throughout 2025. Among the planned reforms are the establishment of 24-hour passport application centres, real-time electronic tracking of passport applications, introduction of home delivery services via courier, and a 30 per cent reduction in application fees.

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“These reforms are not only about innovation,” he noted, “but about accessibility, efficiency, and fairness for all Ghanaians.”

With the rollout of chip-embedded passports, Ghana joins a growing list of countries leveraging e-passport technology to enhance border control, streamline travel processes, and meet international civil aviation standards.

 

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