The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the closure of the Premium Passport Application Centres in Accra and Kumasi, effective Friday, 20 February 2026.
In a public notice issued on 23 February 2026, the Ministry said the decision affects all applicants who were processing their passports through the premium centres in the two cities.
The Ministry has advised applicants, particularly those with pending applications, to redirect their requests to the Regional Passport Application Centres for the continuation and processing of their applications.
While no specific reasons were given for the closure, the Ministry assured the general public of its continued commitment to delivering quality public service and improving efficiency in passport administration.
The Ministry urged all affected applicants to take note of the changes to avoid inconvenience.
Read the full statement below
