The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has submitted a proposal to parliament, seeking to revise the current passport application fee from GH¢100 to GH¢400.

The ministry's proposal is currently under review by the Committee on Subsidiary Legislation of Parliament.

Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, the sector minister, highlighted that this adjustment is necessary to prevent financial losses in the production of passport booklets for citizens.

During her address on the floor of parliament on December 14, 2023, Ayorkor Botchwey explained, “It is time for Ghanaians to pay realistic prices for passports they acquire to travel, beginning next year."

She further explained that the reconsideration stems from financial challenges within the Ghanaian economy.

The ministry has been compelled to implement these measures as the state can no longer afford to subsidize the expenses associated with printing passports.