Ghanaians across the country will soon enjoy easier access to passport services as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs rolls out a nationwide passport centres expansion. By December 2025, every region will have a functional passport application centre.

Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, revealed that the first of these new centres will be opened in Bolgatanga this month. He explained that the initiative is part of ongoing reforms aimed at decentralising passport services and reducing the stress citizens face in securing travel documents.

The Minister made the announcement during a ceremony where five notable Ghanaians—travel vlogger Wode Maya, Grammy-nominated reggae artist Rocky Dawuni, broadcaster and entrepreneur Anita Erskine, contemporary artist Ibrahim Mahama, and British-Ghanaian entrepreneur Dentaa Amoateng MBE—were presented with diplomatic passports.

According to Mr Ablakwa, reforms in recent years have already improved service delivery. Applicants now receive passports faster, with courier services ensuring direct delivery, eliminating the need for long trips to collection points.

“But we still have seven regions without passport application centres. By December, we will ensure every region has one, beginning with Bolgatanga this month,” Mr Ablakwa stated.

The passport centres expansion forms part of the government’s broader strategy to make essential services accessible nationwide.