Big News: Ghana’s Passport Delivery Just Got a Major Upgrade!

If you’ve ever had to apply for a passport in Ghana, then you know the process hasn’t always been smooth sailing. Long queues, frustrating delays, and the dreaded middlemen have made it more stressful than it needs to be. But things are changing — and fast.

Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has just launched a major reform to make passport delivery faster, easier, and more transparent. And get this — under the new system, you could have your passport delivered to your doorstep within just 15 days.

Yes, you read that right. No more running back to the passport office to collect your document. Thanks to the introduction of courier services, passports will now be delivered straight to your home or office. Talk about convenience!

At the launch event, Mr. Ablakwa emphasized the Ministry’s commitment to efficiency. “We’re removing the bottlenecks and getting rid of the middlemen,” he said. “Ghanaians deserve a stress-free process.”

The reforms also align with President John Mahama’s vision of building a 24-hour economy — and the passport office is now part of that push. They’re now working around the clock to ensure passports are processed faster than ever before.

Another exciting addition? Electronic tracking (e-tracking). You’ll now be able to monitor your application every step of the way — from the moment you apply to the moment your passport is delivered. It’s a smart move to cut out corruption and give applicants peace of mind.

And for those emergency situations — like last-minute medical trips or scholarship deadlines — the Ministry is working on a 24-hour express delivery option. It’ll come at an extra cost, but if it means skipping the usual stress and delays, many will find it worth it.

So why the sudden shift? Mr. Ablakwa shared that during a surprise visit to the passport office in his first week on the job, he found over 70,000 uncollected passports gathering dust. That visit opened his eyes to just how broken the system was — and pushed him to act fast.

With these reforms, there’s real hope that the passport application experience in Ghana is finally catching up with the times. It’s not just about faster service; it’s about restoring trust in the system and giving citizens the dignity of a smoother, fairer process.