passport fees

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has affirmed its decision not to reconsider the recently adjusted passport fees, stating that they are essential for revenue generation to enhance passport services nationwide. Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister, Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong, in an interview on JoyNews, defended the fee increase, emphasizing its role in improving service delivery at passport offices across Ghana. The adjustment, implemented on April 1, raised fees for passport applications from GH¢100 to ¢500 for the 32-page booklet and to ¢644 for the 48-page booklet under the standard service. Responding to concerns raised by the Ranking Member on the…