Registration and issuance of Ghana Cards to Ghanaians abroad will begin on October 22, 2024 in Denmark for a full global rollout.
After successfully registering Ghanaians living in Canada and the United States, the National Identification Authority (NIA) is continuing its efforts.
With the pilot registration in Canada and the United States going well, focus has now shifted to the global rollout.
Before the official launch on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, NIA officials and technical partners from Identity Management Systems II Limited (IMS) are training Ghana Embassy staff in Copenhagen, Denmark to be registration officers.
The first Ghanaian in Europe to receive a Ghana Card.
Mr. is important. John Djomaakwei Quaye, who works at the Ghana Embassy, was the first Ghanaian in Europe to receive the Ghana Card.
Engaging stakeholders.
NIA will meet with Ghanaians living in Denmark and Sweden on October 20, 2024, after the embassy staff has been trained. The purpose is to inform them about the registration process and requirements.
Begin.
The NIA will start registering for Ghana Card in Copenhagen, Denmark on October 22, 2024.
Madam Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, will attend the launch virtually.
Mrs. Sylvia Naa Adaawa Annoh, Ghana’s Ambassador to Denmark, will chair the event.
Countries selected for initial phase
NIA will travel to five European cities for the first phase of registration: Berlin, Amsterdam, Rome, Brussels, and Paris.
Easier registration process
The NIA has made it easier for Ghanaians living abroad to register for the Ghana Card. They can now start the registration process online by filling forms, paying fees, and scheduling appointments from home. After that, applicants need to visit the Ghanaian mission for biometric capture.
This system provides flexibility and convenience for Ghanaians living overseas.
Requirements and qualifications needed
Registration is open to individuals six years of age and older, with valid Ghanaian passports and birth certificates.
Applicants can finish the process by vouching if they don’t have these documents.
People who have given up their Ghanaian citizenship or who are not Ghanaian spouses cannot get the card.
People who hold citizenship in two countries and can provide evidence of their Ghanaian ancestry can also apply.
This initiative fulfils NIA’s mandate to register all Ghanaians in Ghana and overseas.
Instructions for registration
Ghanaians abroad can register for the Ghana Card by following these steps.
For more information, please go to www. Go to register.nia.gov.gh and follow the instructions.
Fill out the form, upload necessary documents, and submit it online.
Schedule a virtual interview for your application assessment.
After the interview, go to the Ghana Mission to have your biometrics captured by using the encrypted QR code sent to you via email.
