Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that all regions in Ghana without a passport application centre will have one operational by December 2025.

"We still have seven regions without passport application centres. I am delighted to announce that by December, we will ensure every region has one, starting with Bolgatanga this month," he said.

The Minister explained that the move forms part of a broader initiative to decentralise passport services and enhance accessibility nationwide.

He made the announcement during a ceremony to present diplomatic passports to five distinguished Ghanaians: travel vlogger Wode Maya, Grammy-nominated reggae artist Rocky Dawuni, broadcaster and entrepreneur Anita Erskine, contemporary visual artist Ibrahim Mahama, and British-Ghanaian entrepreneur Dentaa Amoateng MBE.

Mr. Ablakwa also noted that ongoing reforms within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have significantly improved the passport acquisition process. Applicants are now receiving their passports in record time through courier services, eliminating the need for long and stressful trips to collection centres.

“The Foreign Affairs Ministry has become very efficient, and Ghanaians are already confirming that the process is now smooth. They are receiving their passports in record time and no longer have to endure the stress of visiting passport offices for collection, as passports are delivered via courier services,” he added.