Passport Application

Our Consular Section receives passport applications on Mondays from 10hrs to 15:00 hrs. Applicants are to note that making false statements for the purpose of acquiring a passport is an offence punishable by law.

Applicants for Ghanaian passports must be Citizens of Ghana and documentary evidence is required. Applications for passports take two to four weeks.

Requirements for New Applications

  • Download the electronic Passport Application Form below, and complete.
  • Submit 4 passport size photographs, taken not more than 3 months from the application date.
  • Applicants must also provide both the original and photocopy of their Birth Certificates.
  • Applications for replacement (missing/lost/stolen) passport must be accompanied by a police report in addition to the usual requirements for a new application.
  • Applications for damaged passports shall be supported by copies of the passport in addition to the usual requirements for new application.

Please see our full schedule of Consular fees here.

The electronic PDF form below should be downloaded onto your computer, and opened using Adobe Acrobat Reader. If Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed on your computer, you may download and install a free version by clicking here.

Download Passport Application Form

Requirements for Passport Renewals

  • Fully completed passport application form
  • 4 Passport-size photographs, taken not more than three (3) months from application date.
  • Original and Copy of Expired Passport
  • Copy of residence permit of applicant/proof of residence in Spain
  • Copy of residence permit of witness
  • Personal appearance/or via Ghana Association
  • Form: €30, Processing: €100 (€200 for Proxy Passports issues in Ghana)

Requirements for Ghanaian children born in Spain

  • Fully completed passport application form.
  • 4 Passport-size photographs of child, taken not more than 3 months from application date.
  • Original and Copy of Child’s Birth Certificate
  • Original and Copy of the ‘Libro de familia’ or Family book, if available.
  • Copy of Ghanaian Parent’s Passport
  • Presence of at least one parent at Embassy/ or through Ghana Association
  • Copy of Parent’s residence permit
  • Copy of Residence permit of witness
  • Form: €30, Processing: €100

Requirements for Lost Passports

  • Fully completed passport application form
  • 4 Passport-size photographs, taken not more than 3 months from application date.
  • Original and Copy of Birth Certificate
  • Police report stating number of lost passport
  • Copy of lost passport
  • Copy of Resident Permit of applicant/proof of residence in Spain
  • Copy of Resident Permit of witness
  • Personal appearance for interview at Embassy
  • Form: €30, Processing: €200

Requirements for Damaged Passports

  • Fully completed passport application form
  • 4 Passport-size photographs, taken not more than 3 months from application date
  • Original and Copy of Birth Certificate
  • Original and Copy of Damaged Passport
  • Copy of Resident Permit/proof of residence in Spain
  • Personal appearance at the Embassy
  • Form: €30, Processing: €200

Requirements for Adults with No Passport

  • Fully completed passport application form
  • 4 Passport-size photographs, taken not more than 3 months from application date
  • Original and Copy of Birth Certificate
  • Call Chancery and make appointment for personal appearance for interview at Embassy
  • Attestation letter from the Ghana Association of applicant’s area
  • Copy of Red Cross/ Other ID documents
  • Proof of residence in Spain
  • Form: €30, Processing: 200