Passport Application | Ghana Embassy, Spain

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

Click here to submit your passport application online.
Upload a 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.
Applicants must book an appointment to visit the embassy to complete the process after submitting the online application

Please see our full schedule of Consular fees here.

The old PDF application procedure has been phased out. Please use our online service portal to submit your passport application.

Online Passport Application Portal

Requirements for Passport Renewals

Fully complete and submit your passport application online
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
Form: €20, Processing: €100 (€200 for Proxy Passports issued in Ghana)

NB: Those renewing their BIO-METRIC PASSPORTS must complete and submit passport application form online, book an appointment and come to the embassy PERSONALLY to complete the process.

Requirements for Ghanaian children born in Spain

Fully complete and submit your passport application online
Book an appointment using the online appointment system
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 Ghanaian parent at Embassy
Copy of Parent’s residence permit
Copy of Residence permit of witness
Form: €20, Processing: €100

Requirements for Lost Passports

Fully complete and submit your passport application online
Book an appointment using the online appointment system
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 complete and submit your passport application online
Book an appointment using the online appointment system
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 with an appointment to continue the process
Form: €30, Processing: €200

Requirements for Adults with No Passport

Fully complete and submit your passport application online
Book an appointment using the online appointment system
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
Original Birth Certificate authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ghana, and a National Photo ID (eg. Driver’s License, Voter ID, Ghana Card, MFA certificed school certificate with picture)
Copy of Red Cross/ Other ID documents
Proof of residence in Spain
Form: €30, Processing: 200