New Charges for Acquiring Ghana Card to be Implemented Starting May 1, 2024

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced updated charges for acquiring the Ghana Card, effective May 1, 2024. These adjustments, outlined in the Fees and Charges (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations, 2023 (L.I. 2481), reflect the evolving landscape of identification services in the country.

In a statement released on their official Facebook page, the NIA outlined the revised rates for three key service categories: First Time Registration, Card Replacement, and Personal Information Updates. Notably, all charges in foreign currency will be converted to Ghana cedis for payment purposes.

First Time Registration:

– NIA District Office: Free of charge

– NIA Premium Center: GH¢310

– ECOWAS sub-region: US$55

– Rest of Africa: US$75

– Countries outside Africa: US$115

Card Replacement Service:

– NIA District Office: GH¢125

– NIA Premium Center: GH¢420

– ECOWAS sub-region: US$55

– Rest of Africa: US$75

– Countries outside Africa: US$115

Personal Information Update Service:

– Record Update Only – NIA Regional/District Office: Free

– Record Update Only – NIA Premium Centre: GH¢310

– Record Update with replacement of card – NIA Regional/District Office: GH¢60

– Record Update with replacement of card – NIA Premium Centre: GH¢355

– Nationality Update – NIA Regional/District Office: GH¢70

– Nationality Update – NIA Premium Centre: GH¢365

– Record Update Only – ECOWAS sub-region: Free

– Record Update Only – Rest of Africa: Free

– Record Update Only – Countries outside Africa: Free

– Record Update with replacement of card – ECOWAS sub-region: US$27.50

– Record Update with replacement of card – Rest of Africa: US$37.50

– Record Update with replacement of card – Countries outside Africa: US$57.50

These charges apply to a range of individuals, including Ghanaian citizens by birth or naturalization residing domestically or abroad, as well as foreign nationals legally residing in Ghana.

The Ghana Card, a pivotal identification document, facilitates secure and versatile verification and authentication processes for both electronic and physical transactions across public and private sectors. 

With the implementation of these updated rates, the NIA aims to streamline and enhance the accessibility and efficiency of its identification services, further bolstering Ghana’s national identity infrastructure.