The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has provided an update on its special intervention to replace, free of charge, passports lost or damaged during the devastating floods that struck parts of Accra on June 29, 2026.
At a press briefing, Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced that the initiative, first introduced on July 3, was designed to ease the financial burden on affected citizens and ensure that the loss of travel documents did not disrupt employment, education, medical travel, or other legitimate international engagements.
By the close of the application window on July 17, 2026, the Ministry had received 705 applications. Verification by the Passport Office confirmed that 623 applicants held valid passports at the time of the floods and therefore qualified for free replacement. However, 82 applications were deemed ineligible, as they related to passports that had expired before the disaster.
So far, the Passport Office has processed and printed 200 replacement passports. Of these, 155 have already been collected, while 45 remain available for pickup by verified applicants. The Ministry assured that the remaining eligible applications will be processed in batches, with successful applicants notified once their passports are ready.
Minister Ablakwa emphasized that the Government remains committed to ensuring all eligible flood victims receive their replacement passports promptly, while safeguarding the integrity and security of Ghana’s passport system.
This intervention underscores the Ministry’s dedication to responsive public service delivery and its determination to support citizens during emergencies, ensuring that affected Ghanaians regain access to vital travel documents without additional financial strain.
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