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  The Ghanaian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration issued a travel advisory on April 26 warning its nationals abroad against travel along major highways linking Mali and Niger due to security concerns.   The advisory focuses particularly on travel via the Gao and Ansongo regions of northern Mali, …

The Foreign Affairs Ministry announces a fee increase for passport applications, effective April 1. Starting today, the Foreign Affairs Ministry has adjusted the fees for passport applications, raising them from GH¢100 to ¢500 for the 32-page booklet and to ¢644 for the 48-page booklet under the standard service. For those …

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has advised against Ghanaians embarking on non-essential travels to conflict-prone countries. Additionally, the public is cautioned to remain vigilant regarding intermediaries who claim to offer enticing opportunities such as employment, residency, and citizenship permits. This alert follows the ongoing wars in various …

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has issued a travel advisory to Ghanaians living in Mauritius. In the advisory, the minister cautioned Ghanaians in Mauritius with tourist visas to stop engaging in employment activities in the Indian Ocean Island country. The ministry’s warning comes after the government of …

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has tabled a proposal before parliament to review the current charges for passport application from GH¢100 to GH¢644. The ministry’s proposal which represents 544% hike is presently before the Committee on Subsidiary Legislation of Parliament, for consideration. The proposal, which is currently …

The Foreign Affairs Minister Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey has announced that Ghana is considering visa waivers for African countries. This follows the recent decision by Rwanda, Kenya, and South Africa to allow Africans to travel to their countries visa-free. In an interview with Citi News, Ms Botchwey said Ghana wants to …

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has released hotlines for applicants who endure mistreatment and extortion at the various passport offices across the country. The Ministry is urging applicants who go through some form of extortion or mistreatment at the hands of staff to either call any of …

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has intervened to resolve the issue between the Inspector General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare and the British High Commission to Ghana, Harriet Thompson. “We have therefore invited contact of both the British High Commissioner and Inspector General of Police to resolve the issue at stake,” a statement issued by …