Who qualifies to register

a Non-Citizen Ghana Card?

Foreign nationals living in Ghana for at least ninety (90) days.

All foreign nationals legally and permanently resident in Ghana.

All foreign nationals who are 6 years and above.

A foreign national who is the spouse or dependant of a diplomat, an employee of the United Nations or its agencies or a diplomatic or consular Mission.

It is important to note that the following
persons are exempted from applying for a Non-Citizen Ghana Card

A foreign national who is a diplomat.

A foreign national who is employed by a diplomatic or consular Mission.

A foreign national who is employed by the United Nations or an agency of the United Nations.

Non-Citizen Ghana Card

Registration Requirements
(Documents)

Valid Passport or
Birth Certificate certified or validated by the applicate's country's Embassy or
An Oath of Identity form(s) obtained through the vouching process. Kindly note that vouching must before a Commissioner for Oaths

See Who Can Vouch

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fees and charges per person

First Issuance

$ 120

(Or its Ghana Cedi equivalent)

Annual Renewal

$ 78

Multiple year renewal at $75
(Or its Ghana Cedi equivalent)

Card Replacement

$ 78

(Or its Ghana Cedi equivalent)

Information Update

$ 70

(Or its Ghana Cedi equivalent)

Non-Citizen Ghana Card

Registration Process

Step 01
Purchase a Scratch Card

Buy a scratch card at any of our specified Cal Bank or Access Bank branches or purchase online via the CalBank App or the Cal Bank USSD platform (*771#).
Step 02
Document Verification

Visit the FIMS registration centre to present your registration documents for verification.
Step 03
Interview and Application

Complete an interview with a Registration Officer and fill out an application form with your biographic details.
Step 04
Form Submission

Submit your scratch card and application form for verification, and the officer will input your details into the system.
Step 05
Biometric Capture

Proceed to the Data Entry Officer to capture your biometric data, including 10 fingerprints, a portrait photograph, iris scan, and signature.
Step 06
Confirmation

A receipt will be printed for you to review and confirm your personal details captured by the Data Entry Clerk. If you notice any errors, immediately inform the clerk to make corrections.

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You can
find us
anywhere
in Ghana

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