The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has informed passport applicants who paid for their applications before April 1, 2024, that they must complete their biometric data capture by October 18, 2024.

This directive is aimed at applicants who have not yet visited their designated Passport Application Centres (PACs) to finalize the process.

According to a press release issued on September 18, 2024, the Ministry stressed that failure to complete the biometric capture by the stated deadline will result in the invalidation of their applications.

"Passport applications submitted under the previous fees of GHS100 and GHS150 will be invalid after this deadline. This follows an upward revision in passport fees, in line with the Fees and Charges (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations, 2023 (L.I 2481), which came into effect on April 1, 2024," the release stated.

The Ministry urged applicants to adhere to the timeline to avoid delays or complications in receiving their passports, adding, “Applicants are advised to act swiftly to avoid their applications being invalidated.”

This reminder forms part of the Ministry’s efforts to streamline the passport application process and ensure timely completion of all necessary steps for processing.

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