Ghana - Apply for an Entry Permit of guns or Ammunition

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for an Entry, permit of guns or Ammunition in Ghana, the applicant must go to the Ministry of the Interior, Ghana. contact link
2. The applicant can collect the application Form from the office of the Ministry of the Interior.
3. Fill the forms with the right information to facilitate the process.
4. Fill in all the necessary details in the application and submit with supporting documents as mentioned in the “Required Documents” section, with corresponding fees. Fees listed in the “Fees” section of this page.
5. The Commission will review the application and all submitted documents. This process takes averagely 2 to 3 months. Once the applicant meets all the requirements, the Commission will issue an invoice for the license fee to be paid. After payment is done, the Commission will proceed to issue the license accordingly.
6. The process takes two to three months. This is usually the case when applicants present all the documents the right way.
7. If an application is rejected, the license fee shall be refunded back to the applicant.
8. On scrutinizing the application if the issuing officer is satisfied, then he/she shall grant the license to the applicant.

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Required Documents

• Application letter addressed to the Hon. Minister, Ministry of the Interior, Accra
• 4 Passport sized photographs
• Attested copy of address proof: Voter Identity Card, Passport, Electricity/ Water/Telephone Bill, Driving License, Property (House) Tax, Tax Return, National identification Card.
• Attested copy of date of birth: Police clearance Certificate, Birth certificate, Affidavit sworn before a Magistrate/Notary stating date and place of birth by illiterate or semi-illiterate applicants.

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of the Interior, Ghana
Address:                                                 
The Hon. Minister Telephone number and public affairs & com. unit: + (233)302684421 / + (233)299015934
Ministry of the Interior Telephone number and public affairs & com. Unit: + (233)302662688 / + (233)299015352
P.O. Box M42 Telephone number and public affairs & com. Unit: + (233)02684407 / + (233)299101896
HR23+VR Accra, Ghana
Digital address: GA-111-5377
E-mail: [email protected]
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Eligibility

• All Foreigners and Resident of Ghana with an Entry pass of Guns or Ammunition license are Eligible.
• Foreigner tourist must have a tourist visa before securing an Ammunition permit in Ghana.

Fees

• Processing fee – GH₵700 (to be paid after processing has been completed)

Validity

• Valid for a period of 90 days.

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Processing Time

• The processing time for this procedure takes 2 to 3 months.

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Instructions

• Applicant should apply for this permit only if necessary.
• While carrying a gun around with them in Ghana, Foreigners has to be careful and must not misuse their permit.

Required Information

• Application type (new application or renewal)
• Full name
• Gender
• Passport ( number, date of issue, expiry date )
• Nationality (at birth, present)
• Country of residence
• Occupation
• Contact information ( phone number, postal address, physical address )
• Reason for requiring the guns or ammunition
• Particulars of Firearm
• Spousal Information
• Next of Kin

Need for the Document

• This permit is necessary for holding and using a gun or ammunition in Ghana for foreigners.

Information which might help

• If an individual tried to import any gun or ammunition without a permit, they will be accused of criminal charge.
• If the individual is proven guilty, they will have a serious legal issue to face.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• This permit can help the individual prove their innocence in case of usage of their gun or ammunition in Ghana and acts as a mode of self-defence.

External Links

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